Cosmetic acids
Why use acids in cosmetics
The appearance of our skin is affected by the upper stratum corneum. If your skin has turned grey, your pores have started to clog and your overall appearance of your face is tired, it’s time for you to exfoliate.If you have contraindications to mechanical scrubbing, cosmetic acids will come to the rescue.
In fact, acids are used for more than just chemical peels. They are an essential component of many active products for face, hair, and nail care. Some of the acids, AHA-fruit acids and salicylic acid, are widely used in the preparation of cosmetics, while others, exotic components, are only tested by Ukrainian manufacturers.
Types of cosmetic acids
The spectrum of action of cosmetic acids is much wider than exfoliation of the upper dead layer of skin:
- Hyaluronic acid is responsible for the hydration and well-groomed appearance of the skin. Lotions, creams and serums with hyaluronic acid give the skin health and radiance.
- Alpha lipoic acid is a natural antioxidant and anti-aging skin fighter. It is an enzyme of vital reactions that leads to the production of energy at the cellular level and makes cells work as hard as in youth.
- AHA - fruit acids - a combination of fruit (45-55%) and mono-acids (lactic, glycolic, citric, malic and tartaric): moisturizing, exfoliating, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect. They were first found in fruits, hence the name.
- Azelaic acid is used to treat acne due to its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects.
- Glycolic acid easily penetrates deep into the skin. Exfoliates, gets rid of acne, excellent for oily and porous skin.
- Kojic acid has a bactericidal, anti-inflammatory effect; in addition to exfoliation, it also perfectly whitens the skin.
- Succinic acid is a “smart acid” because affects old and diseased cells, restoring life to them, without affecting healthy ones. Together with hyaluronic acid it works as a lifting, anti-age and moisturizer for aging skin.
Thus, it is simply necessary to buy cosmetic acids, because... This is an important cosmetic component that acts deep in the skin and restores the freshness and beauty of youth to it.
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Lactic acid and its use in cosmetics and as a peeling agent
Lactic acid is a colorless or slightly yellowish syrupy transparent liquid with a sour taste and a weak specific odor. Refers to alpha-hydroxy acids (AHA), non-toxic. It is obtained by fermenting sugar-containing and lacto-containing raw materials with lactic acid bacteria.
Precautions for using cosmetic acids can be found in the ..
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Salicylic acid is beta-hydroxy acid, or BHA.
It is used to treat several skin conditions, including acne. It penetrates the top layer of the epidermis and breaks down the bonds between dead cells, which helps exfoliate and renew the skin. In addition, salicylic acid belongs to the aspirin group, so it also helps to relieve inflammation or redness.
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Succinic acid is a product obtained from the processing of natural amber.
It is a completely harmless substance with special useful properties. It is a white crystal-like powder, which tastes very similar to citric acid.
Cosmetology specialists quite reasonably refer cosmetics with amber derivatives to “smart” cosmetics - after all, in cosmetology (as well as in pharmaceutic..
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Tartaric acid - refers to an AHA. A synonym of the word “tartaric” is tartaric acid. It is contained in free or esterified form in ripe grapes, old wine, oranges. It has an exfoliating, whitening and moisturizing effect.
On the peculiarities of the use of cosmetic acids, read the article from Beurre “Precautions when working with AHA/BHA acids”.
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Natural plant salicylic acid in cosmetics
Plant salicylic acid is a natural extract of black willow bark that has up to 10% salicylic acid in its composition, which is much more effective than the synthetic derivative. Black willow bark contains high levels of salicylates and tannins. These compounds are traditionally used in skin care as an astringent and anti-inflammatory.
Precautions: ple..
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Azelaic acid as a remedy for problem skin and pigment spots
A brand new form of azelaic acid from the Taiwanese company Corum is a micronized component, making it easier to incorporate into any formulas. Azelaic acid is completely of plant origin with Ecocert certification, it is used in cosmetics against acne and in skin brightening products.
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Glycolic acid - gentle exfoliation and skin lightening
Glycolic acid is a white powder that is well soluble in water. The raw material for its production is sugar cane. Glycolic acid belongs to the category of AHA-acids, and it is considered one of the mildest. This active is simply necessary for those who have hyperpigmentation, rashes, enlarged pores, acne scars and post-acne, especially in c..
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Pure and eco-friendly Hyaluronic Acid for your skin
HySilk is a new, advanced form of low molecular weight hyaluronic acid. It demonstrates maximum skin penetration and moisture retention. It is produced in the Czech Republic and certified by Ecocert, i.e. this type of hyaluronic acid can be used to create organic and Vegan cosmetics.
Characteristics of the component and features of use
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Phytic acid and its use in cosmetics
Phytic acid refers to AHA-acids. The active is used to create gentle chemical peels due to its pronounced exfoliating properties. In addition, phytic acid is able to bind metal ions and its chelating properties, it is 2-8 times stronger than EDTA. And its natural origin makes its use even more attractive. Phytic acid from Beurre store is an aqueous solution ..