Here you go, everything you would want to know about Alpha Hydroxy
Acids (AHA) but were afraid to ask. AHAs are ending up being
popular in the battle versus aging skin and are getting added to the majority
of the appeal and skin care products. AHAs are one of the ingredients that
assist us keep skin looking young for a longer time. I have been asked on more
than one occasion, to add them to Defiance! but I have stood my ground. Some of
the acids show up naturally and some you can add fresh for effect, but I resist
in using lab synthesized compounds when I can. But let's find out about typical
AHA molecules and how they help in skin care.
The dead skin cells that bind with the skin are removed by glycolic acid by loosening the glue that sticks the dead cells with the skin.
This acid also keeps the skin hydrated by keeping water bound to the skin and
avoids drying of skin. This acid is derived from sugar cane but it is more common
for the compouind to be synthesized and added to skin care. Most common in face
peels but there are cautions as it can make you more sensitive to sun.
I do not add glycolic acid to any of the formulations I create.
Since Très Spa products are in harmony with nature, I try to keep it simple and
natural, relying on plant based ingredients. So how do we solve the issue of
exfoliation? The secret is in the Organic Facial
Cleansers. To make your face cleansing even more impact try adding a
Tres Spa Washcloth
made of 100% hemp or a natural bristle buffing brush.
Milk baths have been popular for centuries. It was reserved for
the very well off to help create a youthful skin. Cleopatra was well known for
her buttermilk baths. Lactic acid is a good skin moisturizer as it helps retain water in the skin.
It is used in many skin care formulations. For Très Spa, our products are Vegan
Friendly so instead of the common milk from animals, we use Coconut milk. An
interesting side note for you is that lactic acid has digestive benefits. For
Vegans and Raw Vegans, we use fermented veggies to provide active probiotics. Lactic
acid bacteria is what makes it all possible by preserving the food and
preventing bacteria that would case food to spoil. It's also in bread but most
of us are trying to avoid bread anymore. So back to skin care....
Citric acid is likewise an Alpha Hydroxy Acid. Citric acid is derived from
citrus fruits. It accelerates collagen production and also removes spots on the
skin. Citric acid is not a good exfoliator. It is considered an excellent anti
oxidant, as it neutralizes free radicals that age the skin. Citric acid has
been utilized for skin care given that long in household solutions. For Très
Spa, I used ground citrus peel in more than one face care product and I use some
citrus essential oils, but if you want to add the juice of the fruit, then do
what I do and use it as the wetting agent for your face mask or add a spot of
the face cleanser with some fresh pulverized citrus (I go crazy when Pineapples
are in season).
Malic Acid and tartaric acids are other popular Alpha Hydroxy Acids. When you think of malic
acid, think sour green apples. The malic acid is what gives the sour taste. For
supper tart or sour candies, they use malic acid for sour sweets instead of
citric acid. Bet you didn't know that! Me neither, I had to look it up since I
don't used this in any of the products I formulate. They are not commonly made use of alone for skin
care treatments but are contributed to make a combination of AHA skin care
items to derive multiple positive aspects. Tartaric acid mixed with sodium
bicarbonate makes baking soda. I do use this in making Fizzy Bath bombs. This
mixed with the citric acid makes for a lovely and satisfying effervescent fizz.
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