What is Lactic Acid?

What is Lactic Acid?

Perfect, soft and blemish free African American skin is always longed for but little do we know that an at home ingredient can help us achieve this.

This skin care regimen was first used by the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra as she would bathe in fermented milk to keep her ethnic skin looking and feeling rejuvenated.

Fermented or sour milk is a home product that contains a special chemical compound called lactic acid, a gentler alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) exfoliant, that helps improve our skin's texture.

According to WebMD.com, inside of the human body lactic acid is mainly produced by red blood cells and muscles. Our bodies generate this chemical compound when we are exercising for long periods of time. It serves as the fuel reserve to help prolong the work out and delay muscle fatigue.

Apart from its internal function, lactic acid works as an exfoliant when used externally. It strips off the dead cells on our skin, revealing the soft new skin beneath. It promotes collagen growth to help slow down the skin's aging process and properly moisturizes for soft hydrated skin.

Of course, the application of any lactic acid treatment should be in moderation according to one's skin sensitivity because too much of it can cause irritation. Any sun exposure should be kept at a minimum during a lactic acid regimen since the fresh new skin is more vulnerable to UV rays.

When looking for dark skin care products that exfoliate, moisturize and help cell and collagen regrowth for younger looking skin, it is important to choose products with AHA because AHA contains lactic acid properties that do just that.

Clear Essence Cosmetics has many products with lactic acid such as all the products in the AntiAging Line, the Solutions for Men Skin Renewal Booster After Shave, the Lemon Plus Vitamin C Multi-Active Toner, the Platinum Line Complexion Cleansing Bar and more.

By using products that contain lactic acid properties African American skin care can be complete and highly effective. It just takes some knowledge on the specific properties to help achieve what your skin needs to be at its full potential.