Pelle mature, mixed-oily or with visible pore texture? Lactic acid may be the skincare answer. If glycolic and mandelic are usually better known, lactic acid, more delicate, is able to reduce blemishes and improve the appearance of the skin.
What is lactic acid, for brighter skin
Lactic acid is usually linked to physical activity, understood as a substance produced by the body when you do a lot of sport. It’s actually also one of the epidermal component that acts by maintaining the hydrolipidic balance of the skin.
Belonging to the AHA group, i.e. alpha-hydroxy acids such as glycolic and mandelic acid, lactic is aideal alternative if you have skin that tends to be oily, with an impure, dull appearance, with visible pores. Compared to other acids, the size of the lactic molecules are largertherefore it turns out more delicate: it does not act in depth but only superficially.
Water-soluble, in addition to regularizing the bacterial presence, it breaks the bonds between dead cells on the skin surface so as to promote their renewal.
Lactic acid, anti-wrinkle and anti-spot even for delicate skin
Light, less irritating than others and well tolerated by the skin, lactic acid, while having a superficial action, helps reduce facial fine lines and the appearance of wrinklesas well as eliminating stains.
Basically, this particular acid has brightening and smoothing benefits. How does it work? He acts stimulating collagen and epidermal structural molecules called glycosamoglycans: in doing so, it reduces photoaging spots on the face and, as some studies have shown, it also reduces acne scars. This is why it is very transversal and suitable for all ages.
Ideal ally for soft skin
However, the benefit for which it is perhaps best known, the reason for the Queen of Egypt’s very long baths in donkey’s milk, is being very hydrating. It may seem like a paradox that an ingredient is both exfoliating and hydrating at the same time, but that’s the case with lactic acid.
Its particular molecular structure allows it to bind to the water molecules of the epidermis, retaining the greatest possible quantity. Furthermore stimulates the connection of ceramides, the lipids that “glue” the cells of the dermis together. Result? More radiant and compact skin.
Lactic acid, instructions for use
If this is your first time using this particular acid, it’s better choose a formulation where the concentration is low, such as a percentage between 5-10%, especially for home use, allowing it to be used every day, always with the necessary precautions.
Its excessive use, as with other acids, can cause various skin problems. First of all aexcessive exfoliation leads to a breakdown of the skin barrier, facilitating dryness and irritation. Furthermore, especially during the summer, an abuse of lactic acid can lead to greater epidermal sensitivity towards sunlight and therefore photosensitivity. The ideal time to use it is therefore in the evening and, after its application, it is better to avoid the use of other exfoliants so as not to overstimulate the skin.
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