Lactic Acid Benefits
"L.A Is Good For The Skin"
Lactic acid is a colourless natural substance, derived from sour milk. It was discovered over 200 years ago in fermented milk. It is known that Cleopatra and other women used to bath in sour milk to obtain beautiful skin.
Our bodies produce this acid in every day activities such as walking, running, climbing stairs,...If you ever experienced painful muscles after physical activity is due to this acid.
Is present in all the major organs, blood, hair and skin. It can be naturally found in foods such as: cheese, yogurth, sour cream, butter,...It has many uses: food preservation, leather, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals,...
In the cosmetic industry is used in:
- shampoos
- shower gel
- hand cream
- facial soap
- moisturizers
- anti-wrinkle products
- skin disorders formulations
This alpha-hydroxy acid is used in many skin care formulations because is a great humectant and helps the skin to retain water.
Benefits of L.acid:- intense hydrating properties
- helps with photo-aging and sun damage skin
- acts as an exfoliant to the skin, leaving it softer and rejuvenated
- stimulates collagen production
- acts as an antibacterial agent
- acts as an astringent
- is used for skin problems such as acne, impurities,
oily skin
breakouts,...
- is used by dermatologists and surgeons in chemical peels, in higher concentrations
This skin care kit
Philosophy Jump Starters
includes a cleanser, moisturizer, firming cream,
vitamin c
powder and l. acid that will keep your skin moist and rejuvenated. This product has been highly rated by consumers.
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