🎯 At a Glance
🔬 How It Actually Works
An AHA derived from citrus fruits. While it can exfoliate in high amounts, it is almost exclusively used in tiny amounts to adjust the pH of a product so it doesn't burn your skin.
💖 Why your skin loves it
Prevents products from becoming too alkaline, ensuring safety and stability.
💡 Pro Tip
Do not use raw lemon juice as a DIY alternative—it is highly phototoxic.
⚖️ Myth vs. Fact
The Myth
If it is on the label, the product is an exfoliant.
The Science
99% of the time, it is just there to balance the pH, not to peel your skin.
