What is alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) meant to do to your skin?

I just bought this product, a cleanser but I was curious about this one ingredient and what its suppose to do?What is alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) meant to do to your skin?
AHA is a very strong skin ex-foliant.


what it will do is remove all dead skin and dry cells from youWhat is alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) meant to do to your skin?
Its a superficial (not reaching the dermal layer) exfoliant.





Glycolic acid is the smallest AHA molecule, and best working.
It helps exfoliate...which is good. With exfoliating your skin will retain more moiture. However it can be harmfull if you have condition called Rosacea but it is good for acne. It will make your rosacea much worse so avoid it if any of your family members have rosacea
AHA is an exfoliate, Short name for a ingredient called Glycolic acid.. its for anti ageing as well.





Just keep in mind for future references that there is also a BHA, and that is short for Benzoyl peroxide (a anti acne fighting ingredient).. good luck.
Put water in your skin. Moisturize
Alpha hydroxy acid is made of lactic acid from milk %26amp; tartic acid


from fruit. They are meant to exfoliate. Remove dead skin


from the face, which will leave the skin extremely clean with a


nice glow.


A licenced esthetician
its a fruit acid. this acid gives fantastic results on your skin. it makes your skin flawless smooth.
It cleans away dead cells and unwanted rough skin on the surface of the skin. It's acidic and some people might be sensitive to it. If you dont feel any heat on your face when you're using it, then you're fine. If you do, just stop the product, it might be too strong for you.