Lactic and lactobionic acids as typically moisturizing compounds

ConclusionsThrough their construction, alpha AHA and PHA are able to bind large amounts of water and act as potent antioxidant agents through inhibition of matrix metalloproteinases and strong chelating properties. Another important characteristic is the maintenance of the epidermal barrier integrity during application of lactic acid (LAC) and lactobionic acid (LA) and thus the opportunity to use them on sensitive skin types including couperose skin.
Source: International Journal of Dermatology - Category: Dermatology Authors: Tags: Pharmacology and Therapeutics Source Type: research