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List of Alpha Hydroxy Acids

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Shauntelle Hamlett

Alpha-hydroxy acids are naturally occurring acids that are derived from plant sugars. Alpha-hydroxy acids are often used in cosmetics to increase skin cell turnover, exfoliate dead cells from the surface of the skin, and improve the skin’s ability to maintain moisture.