Exfoliant

Lactic Acid

Often labeled as: AHA

The gentle, hydrating exfoliator for a surface glow.

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Overall Safety Safe

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Pregnancy Safety Safe

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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5

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Irritancy (0-5) 2 / 5

🎯 At a Glance

🔬 How It Actually Works

An alpha-hydroxy acid derived from milk. Its larger molecule size means it stays on the surface of the skin, gently dissolving the glue that holds dead skin cells together without penetrating deep enough to cause severe irritation.

💖 Why your skin loves it

Fades superficial pigmentation, smooths rough texture, and uniquely acts as a humectant to draw moisture into the skin.

💡 Pro Tip

Great for beginners to chemical exfoliation. Apply on dry skin after cleansing.

⚖️ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

All acids dry out your skin.

The Science

Lactic acid is actually a part of your skin's Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF) and hydrates while it exfoliates.

🧪 The Mixology Guide

Skincare is chemistry. Here is how Lactic Acid interacts with other active ingredients on your shelf.

Plays Well With (Synergy) Glycolic Acid → Hyaluronic Acid → Do Not Mix With (Conflict) Retinol →

🤓 Geeky Details

Origin Synthetic / Milk-derived

Molecular Weight 90.08 g/mol

pH Environment Highly active at pH 3.5 - 4.0

Max / Safe Concentration 10%

🧴 Formulations featuring Lactic Acid

Vita-C Bright Serum

Vita-C Bright Serum

A wildly sophisticated, multi-acid brightening and exfoliating serum. While marketed heavily as a Vitamin C serum, its primary engine is actually a powerful chemical peeling blend of Mandelic Acid, Lactic Acid, and Salicylic Acid. It rapidly digests the intracellular glue binding dead skin flakes while diving deep into the pore to dissolve oxidized sebum plugs. Buffered with Ascorbyl Glucoside to tackle hyperpigmentation safely.

Tea Tree Oil Pimple Cream

Tea Tree Oil Pimple Cream

A highly reliable botanical spot treatment. It utilizes a dense base of Lactic Acid and Phytosphingosine to provide a thick cushion that targets active breakouts. By incorporating pure Tea Tree Oil, it actively neutralizes the infection without requiring harsh synthetic chemicals.

BHA PHA Bright Pore Refining 10% AHA BHA PHA Triple Serum

BHA PHA Bright Pore Refining 10% AHA BHA PHA Triple Serum

A heavy-duty, high-performance acid serum. Combining a powerful 10 percent blend of AHA (Glycolic and Lactic Acid), BHA (Salicylic Acid), and PHA (Gluconolactone), it operates as a chemical peeling powerhouse. It rapidly digests the intracellular glue binding dead skin flakes while diving deep into the pore to dissolve oxidized sebum plugs. Buffered with Vitamin C to tackle post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation safely.

Tea Tree Oil Pimple Gel

Tea Tree Oil Pimple Gel

An incredibly robust, multi-acid acne treatment gel. By combining Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, and Mandelic Acid with pure Tea Tree Oil, it forcefully digests the keratin plug blocking the pore while simultaneously neutralizing the bacterial infection. What sets it apart is the massive inclusion of Cica extracts (Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid) and Vitamin C to completely suppress the redness and prevent the pimple from leaving a dark brown scar smoothly.

Vita-C Bright Exfoliating Water

Vita-C Bright Exfoliating Water

A highly functional hybrid acid toner. It merges the gentle chemical exfoliation of Lactic Acid and Mandelic Acid with the pore-clearing power of Salicylic Acid. By buffering these acids with Betaine and Panthenol, it successfully refines skin texture without destroying the moisture barrier. The inclusion of Ascorbyl Glucoside and Niacinamide provides a rapid brightening effect for dull profiles.