With the current enthusiasm for things natural, organic or botanical we should perhaps consider whether these attributes necessarily go hand in hand with a product being safe. The expression natural goodness is loved by advertisers and is used to promote everything from breakfast cereals to hair shampoo. These two words are so frequently used together Read more…

In Skin Deep 1 and Skin Deep 2 I covered ascorbic acid and the retinoids; this time I will consider the alpha-hydroxy acids. They are the third cornerstone of the Cosmeceutical management of ageing and photo-damaged skin. The alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) include glycolic, lactic and citric acids. They occur in nature and are often called Read more…