Type:Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA)
Name:Alpha Hydroxy Acids
RDA:None Listed
Importance- to body:
Exfoliant, Used for Sensitive and Dry Skin, Hydrating, Brightens Skin, Tightens Skin
Distribution- in body:
Skin
Excess effects:
Irritation, Dryness, Rashes, Peeling, Redness, Tenderness, Swelling, Itching, Increased Sunburn
Deficiency effects:
Dull Skin, Dry Skin, Whiteheads, Blackheads
Food Sources:
Milk, Yogurt, Sourdough Bread, Pickled Vegetables, Citrus Fruits, Apples, Bitter Almonds, Pineapple, Unripe Grapes
Environmental/Geographic Sources:
Face Cleansers, Serums, Creams, Peels, Moisturizers, Toners, Spot Treatments
Supplemental information:
Works Cited:
Cespedes, Andrea. “Foods Containing Alpha Hydroxy Acid” LIVESTRONG.COM, Leaf Group, 3 Oct. 2017
Hamlett, Shauntelle. “List of Alpha Hydroxy Acids” LIVESTRONG.COM, Leaf Group, 3 Oct. 2017