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Acronym for alpha hydroxy acid. AHAs are derived from various plant sources or from milk. However,...
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AHA
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Synthetic form of glycolic acid used as a pH adjuster and exfoliant. It is sometimes paired with...
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mandelic acid
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pineapple extract
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salicylic acid
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salicylic acid
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Bromelain is a crude extract from the pineapple that contains, among other components, various...
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Plant Extracts, Leave-On Exfoliant
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Vast group of protein molecules, produced by all living things, that act as catalysts in chemical...
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Cell-Communicating Ingredients, Leave-On Exfoliant
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polyhydroxy acid
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AHA
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Alpha hydroxy acid extracted from milk, although most forms used in cosmetics are synthetic. It...
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polyhydroxy acid
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Alpha hydroxy acid, also known as amygdalic acid. There is scant research showing this to be an...
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Enzyme extracted from papaya. Applied topically, papain can cause severe irritation, itching, and...
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Extract that is the source of papain, which theoretically can have exfoliating properties on skin,...
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papaya extract
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polyhydroxy acid
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Leave-On Exfoliant
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Contains the enzyme bromelain, which can break down the connecting layers between skin cells to...
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Plant Extracts, Leave-On Exfoliant
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Ingredients such as gluconolactone and lactobionic acid are types of polyhydroxy acid (PHA). They...
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Referred to as beta hydroxy acid (BHA), it is a multifunctional ingredient that addresses many of...
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Antibacterial/Anti-Acne, Leave-On Exfoliant, Anti-Irritants
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AHA
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Component of urine, although synthetic versions are used in cosmetics. In small amounts urea has...
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Leave-On Exfoliant, Skin-Identical/Repairing Ingredients
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