Cosmetic acids are compounds that have a wide range of applications in cosmetology.
Acids have different effects depending on the concentration, pH and type of substance.
Depending on the structure, we distinguish AHA, BHA, PHA and LHA acids,
as well as acids without a category.
Their characteristics include the following properties:
exfoliating, moisturising, brightening, revitalising, sebostatic, antibacterial, anti-acne, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, depigmenting, cleansing, softening, anti-aging, regenerative, antiseptic, soothing, antioxidant, rebuilding, strengthening.
AHA acids
Mandelic acid
(exfoliating, moisturising, brightening, revitalising, sebostatic, antibacterial)
Lactic acid
(moisturising, anti-aging, exfoliating, antibacterial)
Shikimic acid
(moisturising, sebostatic, anti-acne, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, depigmenting, exfoliating)
Citric acid
(brightening, antibacterial, anti-acne, exfoliating, moisturising, cleansing, regenerating)
Malic acid
(softening, brightening, antibacterial, moisturising, exfoliating, anti-inflammatory, anti-aging)
Glycolic acid
(exfoliating, anti-inflammatory, regenerative, anti-aging, brightening, moisturising, cleansing)
BHA acids
Salicylic acid
(seboregulating, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, cleansing)
PHA acids
Lactobionic acid
(soothing, antioxidant, moisturising, regenerative)
Gluconolactone
(moisturising, rebuilding, soothing, anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, exfoliating)
Tartaric acid
(exfoliating, brightening, antiseptic, brightening, moisturising, anti-aging)
Other acids
Azelaic acid
(anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, exfoliating, brightening, antioxidant, sebum regulating)
Pyruvic acid
(brightening, antibacterial, regenerating, cleansing, sebum regulating)
Ferulic acid
(antioxidant, brightening, anti-inflammatory, regenerating, depigmenting)
Phytic acid
(seburegulating, brightening, antioxidant)
Pyroglutamic acid- Sodium PCA
(moisturising)
Kojic acid
(depigmenting, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-aging)
Tranexamic acid
(soothing, antioxidant, depigmenting, moisturising, strengthening)
IMPORTANT
The same substance with a different concentration and pH will provide a different effect.
Not all active ingredients can be combined.
Inappropriate matching:
of the acid to the skin type, concentration, frequency of use or time left on the skin can have serious consequences.
Always be careful when using acids,
and if in doubt, contact a specialist.
During care or therapy using acids, always protect the skin with a cream with a high UVA and UVB filter.