The Beauty Insiders Blog
Lactic acid has been known about since the 1800s, when chemist, Carl Wilhelm Scheele, and pharmacist, Boehringer Ingelheim both isolated the compound. One from soured milk, the other as a byproduct of fermented sugar and the bacteria found in the...
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Everyone in one or another will benefit from a skincare routine that contains an AHA. Whether it’s a PHA, lactic acid or glycolic acid, you’ll be able to find one that is best suited to your skin type. When it...
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It’s easy to understand why the thought of using acids on your skin can feel intimidating. This is somewhat amplified when the acid in question, is not as well-known as others, such as glycolic acid and salicylic acid. Mandelic acid...
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With modern technology and improved general knowledge of skincare ingredients, acids no longer carry with them the bad reputation they once did. The worry of causing your skin to burn or peel off are certainly a thing of the past,...
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When it comes to skincare ingredients, there are a few actives that are cult-favourites that everyone seems to use in their daily routine. On the other hand, there are under the radar actives that are well established in the beauty...
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