SKIN CARE TIPS- AHA's

https://www.instagram.com/drdavinlim/ Instagram- weekly skin care tips, laser procedures and product reviews http://www.lasersandlifts.com.au Lasers and Lifts – website full of useful information on skin Realself reviews – if you want to know more about me http://www.realself.com/find/Australi... Google + for up to date info. Posted daily.  https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/1139391...   Skin Care tips- using AHA's Glycolic acids creams have no downtime and can be used to treat a variety of skin conditions including pimples, pigmentation, pores, wrinkles and can be a powerful anti-aging addition to your daily skin care. AHA or glycolic acid can be used as a chemical peel or as a cream-serum or lotion. What is an AHA or glycolic acid chemical peel and how is it different from AHA creams-lotions-serums? AHA stands for Alpha Hydroxy Acid. These chemical peels include glycolic acid peels and lactic acid peels, and are derived from fruit acids. They are safe to use during pregnancy but do also require extreme caution as they are not neutralised. Peels start at 20%, extending all the way to 70%. High strength peels should be supervised, however 5- 30% peels can be done at home – providing safety is adhered to. A safer way to incorporate AHAs into your daily skin care routine is to use an AHA cream. AHA peels have a low pH ranging from 0.6-1.6, however AHA creams-lotions- serums have pH of 3.7 or higher. These do not need to be neutralised and hence can be used at home- safely.