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Mon Jun 04, 2012 3:38 am  |
A gentle leave on sort of product appropriate for a first time user of AHA. (As well as appropriate for sensitive skin.  ) I don't mean a peel. I'm thinking along the lines of a toner or lotion or something? I've been searching for something LA based for months but all of the AHA products I've seen contain Glycolic Acid, not Lactic Acid. So does anyone know of any ready made products that are Lactic Acid based?
TIA if anyone knows of any.  |
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Mon Jun 04, 2012 5:50 am |
DHC renweing cream is lactic acid.
I'm pretty sure Garden of Wisdom also has a latic acid product. |
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Mon Jun 04, 2012 7:08 am |
| I would agree wuth RS, they also do a cream called Lacsal which I use ,its lovely leave-on cream. |
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Mon Jun 04, 2012 8:23 am |
| The Jan Marini Lactic Acid Cleanser is really fabulous. |
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Mon Jun 04, 2012 9:29 am |
| I've heard a lot of good things about AmLactin. |
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Mon Jun 04, 2012 11:31 am |
You can semi-DIY a lotion if you have a favourite moisturiser that is neutral/ basic (not crammed with actives that won't like the change of pH).
http://www.skincaretalk.com/t/9849/sheep-look-lactic-lotion
Toner is equally easy - water, 88% LA plus a preservative. Stickiness at higher concentrations may be because LA is a humectant - honey, aloe, glycerin can all be sticky for the same reason. |
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Sensitivity, forehead pigmentation & elevens, nose & chin clogged pores. Topicals: Aloe vera, squalane, lactic acid, Myfawnie KinNiaNag HG: Weleda calendula, Lanolips, Guinot masque essentiel, Flexitol Naturals, Careprost. Gadgets: Vaughter dermarollers, Lightstim. |
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Tue Jun 05, 2012 2:52 am |
Thank you so much everyone. Russiansunshine, that product looks really good! Do you use it yourself?
VeronicaM, I've heard of Amlactin as well! Isn't it only for body use though and not face? |
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Tue Jun 05, 2012 7:37 am |
I do think AmLactin is a body lotion (I agree that it is a nice one).
I'll also vouch for the Skin Biology Lactic Power 10 - very nice, AND moisturizing to boot.
Another product to consider which isn't either glycolic acid or lactic acid is a polyhydroxy acid. I believe Exuviance or NeoStrata have a PHA in them. |
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early 60's, fair skin, combo skin, very few fine lines, vertical lip lines, crows feet & 11's, fighting aging! Using Palancia HF, dermarollers, CPs, Retin A Micro, Safetox, AALS, Clairsonic |
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Tue Jun 05, 2012 9:46 am |
Thank you Foxe!  Does anyone know if 10% Lactic acid/AHA is too much to start with? I've never used an AHA and that seems quite high for really sensitive skin.. I suppose I could dilute it half and half with another lotion/cream? |
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Tue Jun 05, 2012 12:00 pm |
| egyptiangoddess wrote: |
| Thank you Foxe! Does anyone know if 10% Lactic acid/AHA is too much to start with? I've never used an AHA and that seems quite high for really sensitive skin.. I suppose I could dilute it half and half with another lotion/cream? |
If you're referring to the Lactic Power 10, I feel it's a fairly gentle AHA. It doesn't have too much of the lactic acid in it(they can go up to 15%) And, the pH is fairly moderate at 3.2 pH. When you go lower than that, the strength of the acid goes up. So, an acid that has a pH around 2.0 would be a LOT stronger than one w/ a pH around 3.2-3.5. The pH can't go higher than around 3.5, though, or the acid loses its strength. |
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early 60's, fair skin, combo skin, very few fine lines, vertical lip lines, crows feet & 11's, fighting aging! Using Palancia HF, dermarollers, CPs, Retin A Micro, Safetox, AALS, Clairsonic |
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Thu Jun 07, 2012 6:20 am |
| foxe wrote: |
| egyptiangoddess wrote: |
| Thank you Foxe! Does anyone know if 10% Lactic acid/AHA is too much to start with? I've never used an AHA and that seems quite high for really sensitive skin.. I suppose I could dilute it half and half with another lotion/cream? |
If you're referring to the Lactic Power 10, I feel it's a fairly gentle AHA. It doesn't have too much of the lactic acid in it(they can go up to 15%) And, the pH is fairly moderate at 3.2 pH. When you go lower than that, the strength of the acid goes up. So, an acid that has a pH around 2.0 would be a LOT stronger than one w/ a pH around 3.2-3.5. The pH can't go higher than around 3.5, though, or the acid loses its strength. |
Thank you very much foxe. |
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