56 Acidic care

Acidic care

Skincare brands are homing in on the benefits of these top three acidic ingredients.

Acidic skincare is taking over beauty shelves, so we’re focusing on three acidbased ingredients taking center stage for 2022.

Tranexamic acid

Topicals skincare debuted its Faded brightening and clearing serum in 2020. Faded relies on tranexamic acid to benefit sun-damaged or scarred skin; the acid prevents excess pigmentation spots and melasma, toning skin for an even glow.

Azelaic acid

In October 2021, the Bloomeffects beauty brand launched its Black Tulip Skincare collection, which highlights azelaic acid as a key ingredient in the range’s eye treatment gel. Azelaic acid helps to improve skin’s firmness, and reduces dark circles, puffiness and crow’s feet.

Polyhydroxy acids

A new skincare line from Juvia’s Place, launched in September 2021, features polyhydroxy acids in its exfoliating facial pads, which clarify the skin and add glow. Johnson & Johnson released research in April that year highlighting that the acid supports skin hydration, exfoliation and pigmentation control, even for those with sensitive skin.

Why it’s interesting Acidic ingredients are the latest buzzword for skincare benefits and are already popular additions to the beauty aisle.