AUCTION MAGAZINE

INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

Ogni ingrediente cosmetico spiegato: nome INCI, come agisce sulla pelle e in quali prodotti si trova.

Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs): what are they and which one should you choose?
Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs): what are they and which one should you choose?
Alpha hydroxy acids are not all the same: molecular weight determines penetration and tolerability. Glycolic, lactic, and mandelic acids compared, including the forms they come in and which one to choose.
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Mandelic acid: what it is used for, how to use it, and how often
Mandelic acid: what it is used for, how to use it, and how often
Among the alpha hydroxy acids, it has the largest molecule: it penetrates slowly and is the best tolerated. What percentage should you use it at, how often, and why is it the only AHA that can also be used in summer?
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