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Lactic Acid Skin Care
What is Lactic Acid?
Naturally derived from fermented milk, Lactic Acid is one of the mildest Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA) and is therefore ideal for gentle chemical exfoliation. This is because it has a larger molecule compared to other AHA's. This acid is unique as it not only exfoliates your skin but aids to keep it hydrated at the same time.
Which skin types is Lactic Acid best for?
Due to its gentle nature, Lactic Acid can be used on all skin types however it is best suited for dry, mature and sensitive skin.
What are the main benefits of Lactic Acid?
- Increases cell turnover and stimulates cell renewal
- Smooths and softens skin's texture
- Removes dead skin cells
- Helps fade dark spots
- Softens fine lines
- Helps retain moisture levels
How to use Lactic Acid?
Use Lactic Acid in the evening for 3 times per week and gradually build up to every day.
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This gentle yet effective Lactic Acid based toner exfoliates whilst also hydrating and stimulating collagen production. The formula also includes skin-brightening natural extracts including Indian gooseberry and Black Tea.
Infused with Lactic and Mandelic Acid, this glow-enhancing face mask is sensitive skin friendly, improves texture and helps to even pigmentation and reduce fine lines.
A lightweight, oil-free moisturiser, SkinCeuticals Phyto A+ Brightening Treatment helps to improve the appearance of discolouration and visible redness, including post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
Brighten and renew your skin with mesoestetic Brightening Foam, a gentle gel to creamy cleansing foam. This is perfect to rebalance normal and combination skin.
A light textured serum with intensive depigmenting action to fight the appearance of dark spots, pigmentation and regulate the formation of melanin.
Environ Skin EssentiA (AVST) Botanical Infused Moisturising Toner contains special ingredients which work in synergy with the Environ products to assist in moisturising and hydrating the skin.
Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse removes all dirt, oil and unwanted bacteria thoroughly from the skin, leaving luminous skin clarity.
This daily use depigmenting gel cream gradually improves the appearance of dark spots and inhibits the mechanisms responsible for pigmentation to prevent their reappearance.
A rich, moisturising and nourishing cream helping to restore skins hydro-lipid film reducing dehydration whilst also increasing elasticity and softness.
Described as a ‘face lift in a bottle’, this masque firms, smoothes and contributes to more youthful looking, radiant skin.
Environ Body Derma-Lac Lotion is designed to gently refine dry, rough body skin, including feet, elbows and knees, leaving it smooth and soft.
Exfoliating and clarifying toner with Alpha and Beta Hydroxy Acids to help remove the build-up of dead skin cells and minimise an oily, shiny complexion.
Deep cleansing with a combination of salicylic, lactic and mandelic acid for effective removal of impurities and control of sebum production.
This post-cleanse tonic contains Alpha Hydroxy Acids to keep pores clear, minimise their appearance and leave skin with a healthy glow.
This lightweight and concentrated serum safely brightens skin with a hydroquinone-free and paraben-free formula that gently resurfaces skin and provides long-term visible improvements.
This non-oily lotion helps to reduce breakouts, improve the texture and tone of blemish-prone skin with a combination of Lactic Acid and moisturisers for soft and smoother skin.
Harnessing the powers of exfoliating acids, an ultra-nourishing complex and physical exfoliation, the trio of products included in the Medik8 Smooth Body Exfoliating Kit target a variety of body concerns. Instantly revitalise rough, dry or...
Featuring an innovative blend of proprietary and safe brightening ingredients, alongside pharmaceutical grade botanicals, this unique formula safely and effectively treats hyperpigmentation whilst also hydrating and delivering antioxidant benefits to skin.
HydroPeptide Cleansing Gel is an all in one gentle cleanser, toner and make-up remover.
A unique blend of ingredients specially selected to fade and reduce the appearance of pigmentation, even out the skin tone and reduce the appearance of dark spots.
A combination of exfoliating acids within this masque helps to renew and rejuvenate skin and improve the appearance of blemish-prone skin.
This gentle yet intensive micro-resurfacing cleansing restores a clear, smooth and radiant complexion.
This resurfacing AHA cream restores a smoother, softer appearance and feel to the skin.
Balance, boost and repair skin with this velvety creme, combining botanical butters, Hyaluronic Acid and organic plant oils to leave skin clarified, healthy and dewy. An innovative peptide delivers a unique highlighter-effect for a clear, smooth and uniform...
This lightweight and concentrated serum safely brightens skin with a hydroquinone-free and paraben-free formula that gently resurfaces skin and provides long-term visible improvements.
Helps repair damaged cells, maintain and augment the appearance of youthful, healthy skin.
Combining advanced collagen technology with time released retinol, this powerful anti-ageing cream targets expression lines, wrinkles and loss of volume.
This lightweight, oil-free hydrator replenishes moisture levels in oily, acne prone skin for a clearer, more radiant complexion.
Eminence Organic Clear Skin Probiotic Moisturiser available from Face the Future. Eminence Organic Skincare products are free of parabens, animal by-products, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfates, harmful colourants and fragrances, mineral oils, petroleum and other...
Image Skincare Ageless Total Resurfacing Masque contains an exfoliating blend of Glycolic and Salicylic acids that resurface the skin by softly removing dead skin cells.
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