2012
DOI: 10.1111/j.1610-0387.2012.07939.x
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Cosmetic and dermatologic use of alpha hydroxy acids

Abstract: SummaryAlpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), in particular glycolic acid, are a class of chemical compounds frequently used in cosmetics and dermatology. This review summarizes the current knowledge regarding chemistry, mechanism of action as well as the different indications ranging from cosmetic skin hydration to acne proven by clinical trials. Overall AHAs depending on the concentration used present an ingredient for cosmetic products or medical devices with proven efficacy.

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“…A natural organic acid with a long history of application in the food, leather, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries [12], lactic acid has also been described as a very effective exfoliating and moisturizing agent [13]. Its application at low concentration (5% v/v) decreases intercorneocyte cohesion and induces skin peeling [14]. Therefore, different concentrations of lactic acid produce different cosmetic results in the epidermis and dermis [15].…”
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confidence: 99%
“…A natural organic acid with a long history of application in the food, leather, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries [12], lactic acid has also been described as a very effective exfoliating and moisturizing agent [13]. Its application at low concentration (5% v/v) decreases intercorneocyte cohesion and induces skin peeling [14]. Therefore, different concentrations of lactic acid produce different cosmetic results in the epidermis and dermis [15].…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Common ingredients of moisturizers with potential biological activities are α-hydroxy acids (AHAs), β-hydroxy acids (BHAs), retinoic acid, vitamins, and antioxidants 22 . As functional ingredients of moisturizers, AHAs have been widely used to improve dry skin as humectants, and also for hyperkeratotic skin as keratolytic agents 23 . Lactic acid, a monocarboxylic acid AHA, has been widely used to relieve itch as an ingredient of moisturizers for AD patients 19 .…”
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“…Asam laktat merupakan bahan pelembab dan exfoliating (pengelupasan kulit mati). Aplikasi asam laktat pada konsentrasi rendah (5% v/v) menurunkan kohesi interkorneosit dan mengelupaskan sel kulit mati [3]. Asam laktat mampu menghambat aktivitas enzim yang bertanggung jawab dalam pencoklatan kulit yaitu tirosinase [4].…”
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