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Lactic acid, known in English as lactic acid, is an AHA, also called a fruit acid. In exfoliating care, it loosens dead skin cells in the outermost layer of skin, leaving skin smoother, more even and radiant. Lactic acid is considered one of the milder AHAs, but how mild a product is depends on its strength. It also binds moisture. It also softens hard, dry skin, for example on the feet.
How often you can use lactic acid depends on its strength, so follow the instructions on the product. Use it in the evening and finish your routine the next morning with a cream containing SPF, as exfoliating acids can make skin more sensitive to the sun. If you have sensitive skin, start by using it less often. An evening with a peel can become your own little spa moment.
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In exfoliating skincare, lactic acid loosens dead skin cells in the outermost layer of skin, leaving skin smoother, more even and glowing. It also binds moisture.
It depends on the strength. Mild products can be used more often, while strong peels should only be used occasionally. Always follow the instructions, and start by using them less frequently if you have delicate skin.
Yes. Exfoliating fruit acids (AHA) can make skin more sensitive to the sun, so use a cream with SPF in the morning.
Yes. Lactic acid softens and loosens hard, dry skin, for example on the feet and elbows, leaving the skin softer.