A-HA

For those that regret their time in the sun (or at least the damage from it) have help now from a variety of ingredients to keep their skin smooth, healthy and younger looking. One of those ingredients is Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA). It burst onto the market about 10 years ago as the next best thing, but it has been around and used since the time of Cleopatra. (She used milk to bathe.) AHA’s are derived from fruit and milk sugars and through the ages women have used lemon juice and tomato juice, old wine and sour milk to fight off ravages of time.

Alpha Hydroxy Acids act as a mild skin “peel”. The over the counter variety of AHA is not as potent as those used in a chemical peel. AHA’s in OTC products generally contain 5% -10% whereas those used at the doctor’s office can contain as much as 30%. Through exfoliation it enhances cell regeneration, penetrating deep into the skin and shedding the dead outer layer, revealing a new, fresh layer of radiant looking skin.

Because of these properties AHA’s are also effective acne fighters. As it removes the outer layer of skin cells it also removes excess oils without drying out the skin. It stimulates the lower layers of the epidermis to grow smoother, healthy skin.

Caution is advised when using this product, however. Don’t use AHA products around the eyes. This is still an acid – even if it is very mild. It acts as a kind of peel, leaving the new layer of skin sensitive to the sun and sunburn. It is advised that when using this product you stay out of the sun and use sunscreen when you are outside. There are terrific advantages to this ingredient but its effects should also be respected.

Wild Natural Beauty features Radiance Alpha Hydroxy Acid Natural Crème. See how effective it can be for you.

Lisa Radke is one of the owners of Wild Natural Beauty natural and organic beauty essentials. Please visit our website at www. wildnaturalbeauty.com.