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Tartaric Acid
an alpha hydroxy acid found in grapes that offers gentle exfoliation and also helps stabilize the pH of acid formulations. It is often included in blends both for its mild...
Tartaric Acid
an alpha hydroxy acid found in grapes that offers gentle exfoliation and also helps stabilize the pH of acid formulations. It is often included in blends both for its mild...
Malic Acid
an alpha hydroxy acid found naturally in apples that provides mild surface exfoliation and is often used to support other acids in a blend. It has a larger molecule than...
Malic Acid
an alpha hydroxy acid found naturally in apples that provides mild surface exfoliation and is often used to support other acids in a blend. It has a larger molecule than...
Mandelic Acid
an alpha hydroxy acid derived from bitter almonds with an unusually large molecule, which lets it exfoliate slowly and gently. Its size means it penetrates more evenly and causes less...
Mandelic Acid
an alpha hydroxy acid derived from bitter almonds with an unusually large molecule, which lets it exfoliate slowly and gently. Its size means it penetrates more evenly and causes less...
Lactic Acid
an alpha hydroxy acid, originally derived from milk and now usually made synthetically, that exfoliates the skin while also helping it hold onto moisture. Its larger molecular size makes it...
Lactic Acid
an alpha hydroxy acid, originally derived from milk and now usually made synthetically, that exfoliates the skin while also helping it hold onto moisture. Its larger molecular size makes it...
Glycolic Acid
the smallest alpha hydroxy acid, derived from sugar cane, that exfoliates the skin's surface by loosening the bonds between dead cells. Its small molecular size allows it to penetrate readily,...
Glycolic Acid
the smallest alpha hydroxy acid, derived from sugar cane, that exfoliates the skin's surface by loosening the bonds between dead cells. Its small molecular size allows it to penetrate readily,...
Salicylic Acid (BHA)
an oil-soluble beta hydroxy acid that penetrates into pores to loosen dead cells and excess sebum, making it a common choice for oily and breakout-prone skin. Because it is lipophilic,...
Salicylic Acid (BHA)
an oil-soluble beta hydroxy acid that penetrates into pores to loosen dead cells and excess sebum, making it a common choice for oily and breakout-prone skin. Because it is lipophilic,...
