Lactic acid
Uses
Lactic Acid is used in the treatment of nutritional deficiencies and also for the treatment of severe forms of dry and scaly skin.
How it Works
Lactic acid cream is a humectant. Lactic acid works by providing essential nutrients to the body. Lactic acid works by increasing the amount of water in the skin, making it softer and more pliable.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Lactic acid can include the symptoms below;
Application site tingling,
Burning sensation,
Skin redness,
Irritation
Kojic Acid
Uses
Kojic Acid is used in the treatment of hyperpigmentation and melasma.
How it Works
Kojic acid works by suppressing enzymes that removes oxygen from certain amino acids, polyphenols, xanthines and also blocks, the natural enzymes that direct melanin production, thus lightening skin.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Kojic Acid include the symptoms below;
Skin rash,
Skin irritation
Arbutin
Uses
Arbutin is used for the purpose of encouraging Skin lightening, preventing Post-inflammatory pigmentation of the skin, treating Chronic skin disorder and Hypomelanotic skin pigmentation disorders
How it Works
Arbutin works by Inhibiting 5, 6-dihydroxyindole-2-carboxylic acid DHICA polymerase. this then blocks the natural enzymes that direct melanin production allowing for the reduction of pigmentation and melanin production
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Arbutin can include the symptoms below;
Photosensitivity,
Erythema,
Skin irritation,
Localized reactions,
Skin peeling,
Burning or itching sensation