The Glossary: When To Incorporate Lactic Acid Into Your Routine
Welcome to The Glossary: a series of episodes that break down everything you need to know about specific ingredients, featuring a few of our favorite product recommendations. We’re kicking the series off with a tried-and-true that’s known for helping your skin look brighter and smoother — it’s LACTIC ACID! If you’ve ever wondered what it is, what it does, and how to use it, grab your notebook and tune in to this episode. What’s your favorite lactic acid product? Share with us in the comments below!
Sources:
Science Direct: “Recent Trends in Lactic Acid Biotechnology"
Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research: "Lactic Acid Applications in Pharmaceutical and Cosmeceutical Industries"
McGill Office for Science and Society: “Why Did Cleopatra Supposedly Bathe in Sour Donkey Milk?”
Britannica: Lactic Acid
JAMA Dermatology: “Cleopatra and Sour Milk — The Ancient Practice of Chemical Peeling”
Wiley Online Library, Millennium Paper: “A History of Chemical Peeling”
Springer Link, Evaluation and Treatment of the Aging Face: “Treatment of the Aging Skin With Glycolic Acid"
Byrdie: “Seriously: Lactic Acid Helps Reduce Breakouts and Fine Lines"
Paula’s Choice Skincare: "Lactic Acid For Skin”
Renée Rouleau’s Blog: “Help! I Started a New Product, Now I’m Breaking Out — Is My Skin Purging?"
Product Recommendations:
Sunday Riley Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment, $85-$122
Tatcha The Dewy Serum Resurfacing and Plumping Treatment, $88
Dermalogy by NEOGENLAB Bio-Peel Gauze Peeling Pads in Lemon, $27
Renée Rouleau Pore + Wrinkle Perfecting Serum, $50