Natural Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA’s) – Some Of The Best Anti Aging Skin Care Ingredients

Alpha Hydroxy Acids have long been known to support healthy, youthful skin in many ways.  For example, it has been widely reported that Cleopatra used lactic acid (milk sugar) to improve her complexion and, throughout the years, many other people have used naturally occurring AHAs from fruit (like grapes, oranges and apples), milk, and sugar cane to do the same.

Back then, no one talked about how AHAs worked, they just knew they did!  As time went on though we learned that AHA’s  help the skin look and feel younger by dissolving the surface skin cells, while also stimulating cell regeneration and renewal.  These new skin cells are then able to  enhance your complexion by minimizing fine lines and wrinkles as well as evening out the tone of your complexion to reduce the appearance of age spots, scarring and acne. Naturally derived AHA fruit acids smooth the skin too and work to create an overall healthy glow

Today, the Alpha Hydroxy Acids found in many skin care products are actually synthetically sourced.  These types of AHAs, while highly effective, can be extremely harsh and aren’t recommended for people with Rosacea or other skin sensitivities.

Luckily, more and more skin care products are going back to the basics and focusing on natural ingredients, including AHAs.  Brands like Sevani and others are using Alpha Hydroxy Acids from fruits to garner the same benefits as those that are synthetically produced in the lab.  When the  AHAs are naturally occurring though, they are able to be gentle, yet highly effective and therefore can be used by anyone, even those with Rosacea, for amazing results!

Be sure your skin care regimen includes the benefits of AHAs because they really are some of the best anti aging skin care ingredients available, and, as always, if you have any questions about skin care products, ingredients, or anything else we offer a FREE 15 min skin care consultation to help guide you toward finding the most beautiful and healthy skin you’ve ever had!