alpha hydroxy acids

alpha hydroxy acids

A family of hydroxy acid, in particular glycolic and lactic acids, used many of which are derived from food (e.g., fruits, milk) and used as exfoliants to improve skin texture by removing layers of dead cells, triggering cell regeneration.
Examples, AHAs
Alpha hydroxy and botanical complex, L-alpha hydroxy acid, alpha-hydroxycaprylic acid, alpha-hydroxyethanoic acid + ammonium alpha-hydroxyethanoate, alpha-hydroxyoctanoic acid, citric acid, glycolic acid, glycolic acid + ammonium glycolate, glycomer in cross-linked fatty acids alpha nutrium-3 AHAs, hydroxycaprylic acid, lactic acid, malic acid, mixed fruit acid, sugar cane extract, tri-alpha hydroxy fruit acids, triple fruit acid.