exfoliant
Lactic Acid
Also sold as AHA
Lactic Acid appears in 5 products in this index, 1 of which publish a strength — the highest is 2% in Paula's Choice 6% Mandelic Acid + 2% Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant. It works between pH 3 and 4.
Mechanism
A larger, gentler alpha hydroxy acid that also acts as a natural moisturising factor.
Products containing it
sorted by published strength| Product | Size | Strength | Best price | Per ml of active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
6% Mandelic Acid + 2% Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant Paula's Choice | 100 ml | 2% | awaiting retailer | — |
 Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA The Ordinary | 30 ml | unstated | $11.50 | — |
AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution The Ordinary | 30 ml | unstated | awaiting retailer | — |
Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG The Ordinary | 30 ml | unstated | awaiting retailer | — |
 Advanced Retinal Serum The Inkey List | 30 ml | unstated | $22.00 | — |
Cost per active is price divided by the volume of pure active in the bottle. It appears once retailer prices are being tracked, and only for products whose strength the maker publishes.