Creams with acids for face

In the course of a constantly developing physiological process, the horny layer of the epidermis undergoes an update. Usually skin regeneration is imperceptible to the human eye, but under the influence of various external and internal factors, there are violations in which dead cells cease to peel and accumulate on the surface, thereby creating a favorable environment for the reproduction of bacteria. This leads to the appearance of acne, inflammation of the skin, tarnishing, unhealthy earthy appearance. Acids used in facial creams are designed to help in its purification, in getting rid of unnecessary cells, they also have a beneficial effect on the acceleration of metabolic processes, improving blood circulation and lymph flow.

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Indications Creams with acids for face

Creams with acids for the face are shown to all people, but depending on the skin type and how problematic it is, various exfoliants are used - the substances with which cleansing is carried out. Especially the procedure is necessary for oily, dehydrated, with signs of acne, prematurely aging, pigmented. In addition to acids, creams can contain extracts of various medicinal herbs, oils.

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Release form

Means for the face, containing acids, are issued in the form of creams, gel-creams, peeling creams.

Titles

Creams with acids are day and night. In daytime, its concentration is usually less, in nighttime more. This is because the acids complicate the texture of the creams, give them a more pronounced smell, making them more acceptable at night. It is best to use cosmetics brands that have lines for making creams with acids and sold in pharmacies. It can be:

• 10 % or 5% Glycolic Acid Cream (Reviva Labs);
• Avene Cleanance K;
• hyaluronic line Libibridm;
• Derma E Overnight Peel;
• Sleep and Peel (Filorga);
• Normaderm Total Mat (Vichy);
• Resist Skin Revealing Lotion with 10% AHA (Paula’s Choice);
• Noctuelle with fruit acids AXA and vitamin C (Sothys);

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Face creams with hyaluronic acid

Hyaluronic acid is the safest of all. Is synthesized by the body itself. Manufactured biotechnologically, it is identical to the natural hyaluronate of the skin. This acid provides the epidermis with good moisturizing, strengthens the regeneration of the skin, refreshes it, gives a more youthful appearance. It can be used to prevent aging (most often it is recommended for use after 30 years) and in the fight against age-related changes. As a result of constant use, deep wrinkles become less pronounced, the face contour is tightened, its color is leveled.

Face creams with fruit acids

Fruit or alpha hydroxy acids are widely used in the manufacture of cosmetics and are designated by the abbreviation ANA. These include apple, grape, citric, lactic, glycolic acids. Applying them to the skin of the face leads to exfoliation of keratinized cells, they have an antioxidant, rejuvenating effect, moisturize well, and remove inflammation. Long ago, when there was no finished cosmetic products, women were aware of their beneficial effect on the skin, so masks were used from kefir, grape, lemon and other fruit juices. According to legend, Cleopatra took milk baths. Depending on the concentration of acids, the functions of cosmetics are different: from moistening (less than 3%) to peeling (3-4%).

Creams with glycolic acid for the face

Creams with glycolic acid for the face are positioned as anti-aging agents, the function of which is to moisturize, nourish the mature skin, exfoliate the keratinized cells. They also have an anti-inflammatory property, so they are indicated for acne, acne, various rashes. Creams with glycolic acid fight wrinkles, smooth out the skin's relief, return it a healthy color, eliminate pigmentation spots, promote the production of collagen and elastin, penetration of other beneficial substances deep into the skin. In nature, it is in sugar cane, beets, grapes. In retail chains, you can buy such products with glycolic acid: cream-peeling Glyco-A (Isis Pharma), day and night creams Glycolit Acid (Reviva Labs).

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Creams with salicylic acid for the face

The use of salicylic acid in cosmetology is due to its antibacterial properties. It fights against acne, black spots on the skin, excessive secretion of subcutaneous fat, is effective against age spots caused by sunlight, freckles, nevi. Salicylic acid in its pure form, sold in a pharmacy, is suitable only for point application to problem areas of the skin, but creams with it can be used for daily care of oily and combination skin. Because of its drying effect, dry owners can only use 1-2 times a week to fight acne or prevent it. Examples of such cosmetics can be: Clerasil Ultra - the cream is directed against acne, its additional ingredients are plant extracts, polyhydro acids; "Pure skin Active" (Garnier) moisturizing and tonal BB cream, etc.

Face cream with lactic acid

Lactic acid is formed during the fermentation of milk and its fermentation, it is also present in sauerkraut. As for all fruit acids, it has an exfoliating effect, at the same time it is more gentle and soft, and its effect on the skin is more delicate. This makes it possible to apply face cream with lactic acid for sensitive skin. Its action is determined by the ability to penetrate into the sebaceous glands and remove from their mouth the plugs of keratinized cells, thereby eliminating the possibility of comedones, various inflammations. In addition, it provides the function of moisturizing the skin, binding, retaining and evenly distributing moisture in the skin. It "works" not only in the surface layers, but also in the deeper - the dermis, due to which the production of hyaluronic acid is stimulated, the skin regenerates faster and rejuvenates. Effective cream for the face with lactic acid and in bleaching pigment spots. They become less noticeable, not only as a result of exfoliation, but also in the clarification of the tyrosine enzyme involved in the synthesis of melanin. These drugs are less sensitive to ultraviolet radiation than with other fruit acids, however, during the active sun protective equipment is needed. There is a different percentage of lactic acid in cosmetic products: a low concentration is 10%, high - 20-30%, applicable to fading and problematic skin. In this case, you can apply Sebum & Age Control cream (Premium Professional).

Face creams with azelaic acid

Azelaic acid has bacteriostatic activity against a number of bacteria, reduces the synthesis of fatty acids, prevents the formation of acne, comedones, acne, suppresses the excessive formation of melanocytes, causing skin pigmentation. All these qualities are used in facial creams with her participation. The dose present in the creams is small, which gives the possibility of long-term use. For tired skin, the night cream Sleep and Peel (Filorga) is applied, it smoothes it, gives a radiant look. To combat acne, "AcneStop", "AcneDerma", "Azelik" are intended. Before applying it, you need to cleanse the skin of contaminants or cosmetics. Apply morning and evening until the problem disappears.

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Face cream with mandelic acid

Almond acid is soft in its effect on the skin, so face creams with mandelic acid are quite suitable for dry sensitive type. At the same time, it has bactericidal activity, exfoliating action, falling into the expanded pores, it dissolves comedones, destroys the connections between the keratinized cells, ensuring their rapid regeneration. The delicate relation to the epidermis is explained by the fact that the molecules of mandelic acid are more than other fruit acids, so they are unable to penetrate deeply and irritate the skin, burn it or depigment. Professional skin protection promises the line Skin Clinic Professional (Bielenda), in its face care products there is a rejuvenating, moisturizing, correcting day and night creams with 10% mandelic acid. Another cream is SEBO-ALMOND PEEL, night 5% and 10%, 1st and 2nd levels of exfoliation, respectively.

The action of ANA acids

The corneal layer of cells consists of several dozens (up to 30) and ends with corneocytes - dead cells that do not have synthetic activity, but perform a very important function of regulating the water balance of the skin. Renewal of the epidermis occurs in cycles lasting 26-42 days and ends with the scaling of scales. Its violations are associated with both shortening of the cycle (with psoriasis) and with lengthening, which is typical of physiological aging. The effect of creams with ANA-acids for the face is based on the factor of acceleration of the cell cycle.

Use Creams with acids for face during pregnancy

Each of the described acids has its influence on the human body, so use during pregnancy does not have a single recommendation for all means. So, facial creams with light acids: azelain, almond, dairy are safe, tk. Do not penetrate deep layers of the skin and, if there is no damage to the face, will not harm future mother and her child. However, their long-term use is undesirable. When choosing cosmetics during the bearing of the child, you need to carefully study the labels describing the composition in order to avoid the negative effect on the body of the components of creams.

Contraindications

Cosmetics with acid content have their contraindications. So, creams with separate fruit acids (salicylic) are not applicable for hypersensitive skin. People with inflamed derma, eczema, psoriasis, herpesvirus infection, before or after invasive cosmetic procedures are generally prohibited from using them.

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Side effects Creams with acids for face

Creams with acids are very susceptible to ultraviolet radiation, so when using them when going out on a sunny day, sunscreens with an SPF level of at least 30 should also be used, otherwise pigmentation spots and redness may appear.

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Interactions with other drugs

Creams with acids require a careful approach to other cosmetics. Simultaneous use of cosmetics on an alcohol basis (tinctures on medicinal herbs), coarse scrubs can harm the epidermis. They interact well with soothing, softening agents.

Reviews

Many women positively evaluated the effect of fruit acids in creams and other cosmetics. In the reviews there is a decrease in comedones, various rashes. Some of them did not achieve the desired result, but noticed a positive dynamics. Not everyone also succeeded in finding the first active substance (acid) from the first time, which would satisfy their expectations.