RT Book, Section A1 Baumann, Leslie SR Print(0) ID 1174544589 T1 Hydroxy Acids T2 Cosmeceuticals and Cosmetic Ingredients YR 2015 FD 2015 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9780071793988 LK dermatology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1174544589 RD 2024/03/28 AB Activities:Anti-inflammatory, exfoliating, antiacne, depigmenting, moisturizingImportant Chemical Components:Mostly carbon, hydrogen, and oxygenMolecular formulas:Citric acid: C6H8O7Gluconolactone C6H10O6Glycolic acid: C2H4O3Lactic acid: C3H6O3Malic acid: C4H6O5Mandelic acid: C8H8O3Phytic acid: C6H18O24P6Salicylic acid: C7H6O3Tartaric acid: C4H6O6Origin Classification:Acids are all found in natural sources, but are synthesized in the laboratory for use in chemical peels and other products.Personal Care Category:Antiaging, exfoliant, brightening, antiacne, moisturizerRecommended for the following Baumann Skin Types:DRNW, DRPW, DSNW, DSPW, ORNW, ORPW, OSNW, and OSPW. Hydroxy acids are used in all Baumann Skin Types but the choice of hydroxy acid depends on the individual skin type. All of the acids discussed in this chapter are useful in wrinkle-prone skin types. Acids used for acne indications are discussed in the acne section of this text.