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An alpha hydroxy acid is a carboxylic acid having a hydroxyl group substituted to the adjacent carbon (ex. glycolic acid -OHCH2COOH.
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What is an alpha-hydroxy acid?
In organic chemistry, an alpha-hydroxy acid is a hydroxy acid, of general formula RCH(OH)COOH, whose primary use is in the cosmetic industry, supposedly possessing the property of reducing wrinkles.
What effect does alpha hydroxy acid have on the skin?
Alpha hydroxy acids, also known as AHAs, are found in some cosmetics. The claim for alpha hydroxy acids is that they reduce wrinkles and improve the look and feel of one's skin.
How can i make alpha hydroxy solution?
If you need to ask, you probably can't."Alpha hydroxy" is a marketing term that refers to a carboxylic acid which has a hydroxyl group on the carbon adjacent to the acidic carbon.If you can get your hands on some alpha hydroxy acids, you could dissolve them and make an "alpha-hydroxy" solution. But do you really want to put something you mixed up at home using a compound with the term "acid" in it on your face? There's a REASON the marketing term leaves out the "acid" part.Some fairly common and relatively innocuous alpha hydroxy acids are citric acid and lactic acid, if you're bound and determined to do this. In fact, lemon juice is ALREADY an alpha hydroxy solution; if you want something you can make at home.
For what cosmetic procedure would a person use alpha hydroxy acid?
Alpha hydroxy acid is prevalent in the industry of cosmetic surgery. It is used primarily in chemical peels that are designed to help combat the effects of wrinkles and aging.
Examples alpha hydroxy acids?
Malic acid, mandelic acid, citric acid, tartaric acid, lactic acid, glycolic acid
Can you use vitamin c cream on top of alpha beta hydroxy acid serum?
no
What is alpha-hydroxy?
Alpha-hydroxy is a chemical compound derived from fruit and milk sugars.
Can you use vitamin c cream on top of alpha-beta hydroxy acid serum?
no you idiot suck my left toe !!!!
Chemical name of salicyclic acid?
O-hydroxy benzoic acid or 2-hydroxy benzoic acid.
Is the skin care acid or alkaline?
acidic for instance: Alpha-Lipoic Acid (anti-aging, protection against free radicals), L-Ascorbic Acid, Hydroquinone (used to lighten hyperpigmentation), Alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs, side effect mild irritation and sun sensitivity), Beta-hydroxy acid (salicylic acid), DMAE (dimethylaminoethanol)(present in salmon and sardines, boosting the production of acetylcholine), Kojic Acid (similar effect as hydroquinone, if you are allergic to hydroquinone you can use Kojic Acid)...
What brands of alpha hydroxy acid cream are sold at Walgreens?
Alpha Hydrox is a brand by itself, so it has no more brands. What one can find are different kind of Alpha Hydrox products such as AHA Souffle or Retinol ResQ.
Is the skin alkaline or acidic?
acidic for instance: Alpha-Lipoic Acid (anti-aging, protection against free radicals), L-Ascorbic Acid, Hydroquinone (used to lighten hyperpigmentation), Alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs, side effect mild irritation and sun sensitivity), Beta-hydroxy acid (salicylic acid), DMAE (dimethylaminoethanol)(present in salmon and sardines, boosting the production of acetylcholine), Kojic Acid (similar effect as hydroquinone, if you are allergic to hydroquinone you can use Kojic Acid)...
