Acids
Skincare acids cover a broad range, from exfoliating AHAs and BHAs to hydrating hyaluronic acid and soothing amino acids. Understanding which is which makes it far easier to build an effective, balanced routine.
8 ingredients in this category
Benzoyl Peroxide
The acne eliminator
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Versatile polymer widely used in skin care and makeup | Aids texture and helps stabilise formulas
Kojic Acid
A fungal-derived brightener with a stability problem
Potassium Sorbate
Used as a preservative in cosmetics | Also used in food to prohibit the growth of yeast and mold
Salicylic Acid
The oil-soluble acid that works inside the pore
Sodium Levulinate
Salt of levulinic acid | Levulinic acid helps condition and soften skin
Sorbic Acid
Preservative naturally derived from mountain ash berries | Used to prevent the growth of bacteria, mold, and fungi
Tranexamic Acid
A brightener that works on a different pathway to the rest
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