Alpha hydroxy acids can reduce wrinkles or the signs of aging, and improve the overall look and feel of the skin. Try alpha hydroxy acids if you have acne, photo damage and or skin feeling dull.
Alpha hydroxy acids are affordable and easy to obtain:
• Lactic acid is found in milk
• Oranges and lemons contain citric acid.
• Apples – malic acid
• Aged wine is rich with tartaric acid
• Glycolic acid is extracted from sugar cane.
Tried and True Recipes that Work:
Tea Treat Yogurt Mask (feels like noxzema)
1 TBS Greek Yogurt * (lactic acid)
1-2 drops of tea tree oil (anti bacteria/great for acne)
1TSP Honey (humectants)
Mix together and smooth on face, neck and chest for a cooling mask.
Wear for 15 to 25 minutes for best results.
I keep a traders joe container of this mask in the fridge and use daily.
Skin Brightening Lemon Yogurt Mask
1 TBS Greek Yogurt* (lactic acid)
1 TBS Lemon Juice (citric acid)
1 TSP Honey (humectants)
Mix together and smooth on face, neck and check to assist in lightening photo damage.
Wear for 15 to 25 minutes for best results.
*greek yogurt is naturally thick which makes for a better mask. You can also use full fat yogurt. Fat Free yogurts will not work.
Alpha hydroxy acids will make the skin sensitive to sun exposure. Please use sunscreen.
