5 Facts About Natural AHAs for Anti Aging

AHA’s or Alpha Hydroxy acids are the miracle cure for anti-ageing these days. These naturally occurring acids are found in milk products and other plants and are helpful in clearing blemishes, getting rid of black and dark spots by reducing the amount of pigmentation in the skin and so on. They also work on the outer layers and the dead cells of the skin, help in the peeling of the dead layers that they give the skin a younger and glowing look. AHA’s are found to be so good on the skin when it comes to its anti-ageing properties that it can be found in a lot of creams and many companies have put them in their products to make their sales soar. Here are some facts about the miracle AHA’s that knock out a few years of our faces.

1. AHA’s are a group of acids

Alpha Hydroxy Acids are a group of naturally occurring acids, although a lot of companies and cosmetic giants have now come up with their own synthetic versions. The naturally occurring Alpha Hydroxy acids are Gycolic acids, lactic acids that can be found in yogurt, honey, buttered milk etc., tasrtaric acid that’s found in grapes, berries, passion fruit, bilberries, citric acid found in all the citrus fruits, malic acid that’s got from Apples and gluconic acid from corn.

2. Each acid works differently on the skin

Each acid has a different property and its effect on the skin depends on the size of it molecules. Glycolic acid has the smallest size and is very effective, although it can be quite irritating on the skin. Other acids can be less effective , but good and less irritating on the skin. Depending on your skin type, you can choose the product that you want to use on your face.

3. They are not like Retin A

Although both are used in anti-ageing treatments, they are not the same. Retin A works by filling in the wrinkles with the collagen produced on contact with the skin cells, while AHA’s work by peeling away the layers and bonding the lipid cells in the skin. For better results it is advisable to use creams with AHA’s ever day followed by a nightly application of a product with Retin A. A combination of these two would give faster and better results.

4. Reaction of the skin does not mean that the AHA’s are doing their work

There will be irritation on the skin every time any one of the AHA’s is applied on the skin. This should not be taken as a sign that they have started working. Just like any other products, you can be allergic to AHA’s sometimes and you need to stop the application or consult a dermatologist to find out what is wrong. A mild irritation is ok, while you will have to get checked if the irritation continues and your skin turns red.

5. AHA treatment’s slow down after a while

AHA treatment peaks at about 12 weeks, and after that you may find that they do not work as effectively as before. This is because your skin adapts to the treatment and there is not much left to work on. Instead od continuing with the treatments, you can let your skin breathe for a while and start with the treatments later.

AHA’s are not the only cure for everything that plagues your skin. Even though it is a miracle product for anti-ageing, you still have to take care of your skin well, by keeping it clean and moisturizing it well.