Lactic Acid for mature skin
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⚡ Quick answer: Does Lactic Acid suit mature skin? Exfoliates while also acting as a humectant. What it does for mature skin, when to use it (PM), and how to work it into a Korean routine.
Is Lactic Acid good for mature skin?
The AHA for people whose skin gets tight after exfoliating. Lactic acid holds water as well as loosening dead surface cells, so it tends to leave skin less parched than its sharper relatives.
Why it suits mature skin
- Exfoliates while also acting as a humectant
- Gentler than glycolic acid at comparable strengths
💡 How to use: PM · patch-test and introduce gradually.
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