Alpha Hydroxy Lotion

Alpha Hydrox AHA Enhanced Lotion is one of the most inexpensive and well-known alpha hydroxy lotions available on the market. It is marketed as an anti-wrinkle treatment, but it can also be used to treat acne, scarring, and dull skin.

This AHA lotion absorbs quickly and is fragrance free, so it has less risk of irritating your skin with  extra perfumes. The efective pH is 4, close to that of your natural skin.

Alpha Hydrox AHA Enhanced Lotion contains concentrated glycolic acid (10%), which is on of the most effective alpha hydroxy acids. It helps to firm and smooth skin, as well as moisturize with pure vitamin E in the ingredients. This lotion should be applied once a day to safely exfoliate dead skin cells, exposing the younger, fresher looking skin underneath.

You can use this alpha hydroxy cream on your face, but it’s also beneficial for the legs, arms, and body. Expect smoother, silkier skin on any area that you choose to use it on.

Reviews on acne.org, amazon.com, and drugstore.com are overwhelmingly positive. You can expect an increase in pimples over the first week or so, as you purge the impurities in your skin. It seems to make a big difference in many users’ skin. Alpha Hydrox Enhanced Lotion helps to promote even skin tone, reduce scars and red marks from acne, and keep breakouts to a minimum. It also helps to smooth skin and diminish blackheads.

Warning: Glycolic acid skin products at this concentration is not for use on delicate or sensitive skin. It is recommended for dry to normal skin types.

Alpha Hydrox AHA Enhanced Lotion retails for approximately $12.00 in US stores. It can also be found for even cheaper online (try amazon.com).

Ingredient list:
Water, Glycolic Acid, Ammonium Hydroxide, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG 100 Stearate, Propylene Glycol, PEG 40 Stearate, Sorbitan Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Laurate, Tocopherol Acetate (Vitamin E Acetate), Petrolatum, Dimethicone, Myristyl Myristate, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Cellulose Gum, Sorbic Acid (A Preservative), BHT, Imidazolidinyl Urea

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Did you know that you can make your own alpha hydroxy cream at home? It’s incredibly cheap and effective… and the main ingredient? It’s as simple as a bottle of aspirin!

Yes, the pill we take for minor pain is made up of salicylic acid, one of the best-known alpha hydroxy acids. You could pay for an expense store-bought cream, or make your own version for cheap. Homemade alpha hydroxy cream is great for exfoliating the skin, chemically dissolving the top dead layer. It’s especially good as an acne cream, and helps to fade hyperpigmentation spots and scarring from old zits.

Here’s what you need:

• one small bottle of aspirin (plain, uncoated)
• water
• spoon
• bowl

Here’s what to do:

1. Empty the aspirin onto a hard surface and break up the pills.
2. Pour the aspirin pieces into your bowl. Use the spoon to crush the pills into a powder.
3. Add a TINY bit of water.
4. Mix well until you get a paste.

And that’s the basic formula! You can apply the paste directly in this form as a mask. Cover your whole face, leaving it on for one to two minutes. Rinse off with warm water or wipe off with a wet cloth.

For a more moisturizing alpha hydroxy lotion, mix the paste with your favorite unscented moisturizer. Some people like to use honey or olive oil instead. When blended with a lotion, you can leave the formula on for a longer time, from ten to 15 minutes before removing.

The total cost for your new alpha hydroxy acid treatment? The price of a small bottle of aspirin!

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