They help reduce the appearance of surface lines and wrinkles. ...
They promote blood flow to skin. ...
They help minimize and correct discoloration. ...
They help treat and prevent acne. ...
They help increase product absorption.
AHA fruit acid is a concentrated blend of five botanical extracts: bilberry, sugar cane, sugar maple, orange, and lemon. These extracts contain several naturally occurring alpha hydroxy acids. The material contains the following concentrations of alpha hydroxy acids:
Lactic Acid 28-32%
Glycolic Acid 12-17%
Citric Acid 2-6%
Malic Acid 1% max
Tartaric Acid 1% max
Alpha hydroxy acids have been shown to promote smoother, younger looking skin by increasing the rate of cell renewal.Properties: Sheds off the outermost layer of skin cells (corneocytes), induces renewal of a skin cell layer, increases the moisturizing level of the skin which improves the flexibility of the upper skin layer.Applications:Moisturizing creams, lotions, cream- gels, peeling gels.
pH 1.2 - 2.5. no odor. Soluble in water.
Benefits:
Sheds off the outermost layer of skin cells (corneocytes)
Induces renewal of a skin cell layer
Increases the moisturizing level of the skin which improves the flexibility of the upper skin layer.
Use: Add to aqueous phase of formulas at <104 F or 40 c
Use level: 5-15%pending on skin tolerance. The very low pH of this AHA solution will most likely, when added to your product, lower the pH and could cause emulsion separation. Use at very low concentration only or add pH increasing ingredients such as TEA to stabilize. pH paper roll for measuring the pH is necessary when using TEA. The lowest pH in a cosmetic product allowed in the US is 3.5. A low pH can irritate the skin. For external use only.Applications: Moisturizing creams, lotions, cream- gels, peeling gels.