Alpha hydroxy cream

Alpha hydroxy cream is a popular skin firming cream among those looking for an effective way to fight the effects of aging. It usually consists of a form of alpha hydroxy acid which provides consumers with the opportunity to erase fine lines and wrinkles simply by applying a cream that can easily be bought without a prescription.

Contents 1 How alpha hydroxy cream works 2 How to use alpha hydroxy cream 3 Skin conditions that alpha hydroxy cream is known to help with 4 Known alpha hydroxy cream side effects 5 Finding the best alpha hydroxy cream product

[edit] How alpha hydroxy cream works

Alpha hydroxy cream fights the effects of aging on the skin by providing similar results to that of a microdermabrasion. The cream consists of ingredients that make skin cells come to a point to where the rough skin falls off. Once the affected skin layer comes off then new skin will grow in its place. This new layer of skin that grows doesn’t have the fine lines and wrinkles that were evident prior to using alpha hydroxy cream.^[1]

[edit] How to use alpha hydroxy cream

Each form of alpha hydroxy cream comes with its own way to use it. Read the directions included on the packaging or documentation that came with your alpha hydroxy cream product and follow them in their entirety. If you’re unsure of how to use alpha hydroxy cream then you should consult your physician for professional medical advice.^[2]

[edit] Skin conditions that alpha hydroxy cream is known to help with

There are many other uses besides the ones listed here, but these are the skin conditions that alpha hydroxy cream has produced the most evidence to work for.

• Acne
• Acne scars
• Dry skin
• Fine lines
• Sun damage
• Wrinkles

[edit] Known alpha hydroxy cream side effects

Most of the time, it’s safe to use alpha hydroxy cream. There are times when it does come with side effects for certain users. The most common ones include:

• Red skin
• Skin irritation
• Sunlight sensitivity

  • It’s highly recommended that you use sunscreen when you’re using alpha hydroxy cream. This will help prevent your sensitivity to sunlight from being a major issue.

• Swelling

While these are minor side effects, you do need to keep in mind that if it becomes a major issue you should seek immediate medical attention from your primary physician or local medical center.

[edit] Finding the best alpha hydroxy cream product

The usual amount of alpha hydroxy ccid contained in over-the-counter creams should be under 10%. This can be found out by looking on the label to see what ingredients are included and how much of each ingredient that it contains. Anything above 10% should only be used when under the direct care of a physician due to the increased risk of side effects that it could pose to consumers.

On top of looking for a suitable amount of alpha hydroxy acid within the product you should also check into the reputation of each cream that you consider buying. You can do this by checking reviews from customers online as well as see if any websites have featured information about your prospective alpha hydroxy cream.

References:

1. ↑ http://dermatology.about.com/cs/skincareproducts/a/aha.htm
2. ↑ http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-977-ALPHA%20HYDROXY%20ACIDS.aspx?activeIngredientId=977&activeIngredientName=ALPHA%20HYDROXY%20ACIDS

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