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Lactobionic Acid

Often labeled as: PHA

The ultra-gentle acid that locks in massive hydration.

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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) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A Polyhydroxy Acid derived from milk sugars. It is so gentle it is actually used in the medical field to preserve organs awaiting transplant.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Gently sweeps away dead skin, intensely hydrates, and acts as a strong antioxidant.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

The perfect "acid" for those with highly compromised barriers or Rosacea.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It operates at a low, burning pH.

The Science

It operates effectively at a higher, skin-friendly pH, eliminating the "sting" of traditional acids.

๐Ÿงด Formulations featuring Lactobionic Acid

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AHA BHA PHA 30Days Miracle Toner
Some By Mi
AHA BHA PHA 30Days Miracle Toner
Toner

One of the most famous chemical exfoliating toners across Malaysia, specifically praised for tackling stubborn acne under tropical weather conditions. Some By Mi utilizes a triple-acid approach: Citric Acid (AHA) loosens surface dead skin, Salicylic Acid (BHA) dissolves internal pore sebum, and Lactobionic Acid (PHA) minimizes irritation while keeping the skin hydrated. The actual concentration of the pure acids is kept deliberately low (under 0.1%) to facilitate safe twice-daily use without aggressive peeling. The texture is a weightless, water-light splash liquid that absorbs instantly, imparting a fresh cooling sensation due to natural peppermint oil.

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Some By Mi
AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner
Toner

The absolute local legend of anti-acne clearing waters across Malaysia. Some By Mi masterfully bridges the gap between active multi-acid chemical peeling and everyday skin safety by keeping the raw concentration lines tightly controlled: containing **500ppm Citric Acid (AHA)** for surface smoothing, **100ppm Salicylic Acid (BHA)** for mild sebum clearance, and **100ppm Lactobionic Acid (PHA)** for moisture binding. This low-percentage triple synergy operates at a skin-friendly physiological pH of 5.5, micro-exfoliating dead skin cells slowly over consecutive nights. Infused with a high **10,000ppm Tea Tree** fraction, it actively controls acne bacteria propagation loops cleanly, setting down instantly with a cooling, minty bare-skin canvas.

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Aiken
Tea Tree Oil BHA PHA Acne Clarifying Toner
Toner

A highly practical, fast-acting drugstore favorite across Malaysia designed specifically to handle severe T-zone congestion under intense tropical heat waves. Aiken effectively pairs oil-soluble Salicylic Acid (BHA) to break apart hardened sebum plugs inside the pore walls with large-molecule Lactobionic Acid (PHA) to sweep away surface dead cells gently. It incorporates an ethanol baseline vehicle to rapidly dissolve skin surface grease, which grants an instantaneous cooling, weightless bare finish. While highly efficient at checking daytime shine, its astringent volatile nature requires proper hydration profiling right after to prevent compensatory oil overproduction on compromised skin paths.