The aspect of beauty has been known to have existed even during the untraceable medieval times. Since then, the cosmetics industries have been tirelessly working on the solutions to various skin issues and fostering heightened beauty. In so doing, many chemicals which have been tested and certified have become key ingredients in the industrial synthesis of various skincare regimens.
Surprisingly, these key ingredients have been in existence all along, it is just that they were not discovered yet, and I believe solutions to all our problems exist we just need to cultivate curiosity coupled with intense research and we will have breakthroughs. This idea made me gave crazy thoughts and just to voice the most outstanding, I was compelled to think that we have been confined in a maze (universe) to find our direction home.
Well, Neutriherbs presents one of those key cosmetic ingredients, AHA – Alpha Hydroxy Acids. Be best to refer to it as AHA, easy right?
What is AHA?
AHA is a type of organic acid used in skincare quests as an exfoliating agent. It belongs to a class of chemical compounds consisting of carboxylic acids substituted with an alcohol functional group known as hydroxyl on the primary carbon; hence the name Alpha Hydroxy Acids.
Is AHA dangerous for your skin or health? You might be having this question. The answer to this question is entirely dependent on the concentration level of AHA you are applying, just like alcohols have different concentrations and the choice is up to the consumer – unless you do not know much and that is why Neutriherbs provides this essential to you. This is a world of chemicals, and it is necessary to be conversant with them to avoid being a casualty or a test subject. So, kudos to you for reading this article, and disseminating this information.
Highly concentrated AHAs interfere with the cohesion of corneocytes cells present in the skin’s lipid barriers resulting in irritation. To offset that, be sure to select the AHA with a low concentration like The Ordinary Mandelic Acid which has excellent exfoliating power, and does not damage your skin.
AHA is sourced from the following:
- Citrus fruits (citrus acid)
- Sugarcane, hence glycolic acids.
- In animals – hydroxycarboxylic acid
- Lactose and other carbohydrates – lactic acid
- From fruits – malic acid
- From grapes – tartaric acid is obtained.
The benefits of AHA in skincare
Why do you still AHA in low concentration? Enlisted below are the benefits of AHA in skincare:
- AHA as an exfoliating agent: This is the main function of AHA which synergistically leads to other secondary benefits. Exfoliation is the removal of the superficial dead skin layers and in the process wrinkles, aging spots, and acne are removed. The final result will be glowing skin.
- AHA can promote collagen production: Collagen is a type of protein fibre that enhances the tartness of the skin thus offsetting wrinkles and lines, resulting in a young and vigorous appearance. Everyone wants that, so make it a point to purchase one recommendable from Neutriherbs. It is naturally unfortunate that collagen depletes as you age resulting in a sallow and sagging skin so AHA, which promotes its regeneration, should be in your skincare set.
- AHA enhances blood flow to the skin: This is attributed to their anti-inflammatory ability which sees that enough blood flows to the skin, supplying various nutrients required for skin nourishment.
- AHA increases the absorption of key products in the skin: Dead cells hinders the absorption of various skin care products like moisturizer and creams, AHA exfoliation enables the products to be absorbed into the skin for optimum yields.
With that being said, you should be getting your AHA skincare product, however, common side effects (though mild) are burning, blisters, and itching; but you still need AHA.
