By Larry Stansbury ·Updated July 12, 2024
You may have heard that salicylic acid and glycolic acids are great exfoliating acids. Turns out, there is another skincare acid that can be added to the exfoliator list, too. Lactic acid.
“Lactic acid is an alpha-hydroxy acid designed to exfoliate, smooth, and brighten the skin,” Dr. Geeta Yadav, board-certified dermatologist and founder of FACET Dermatology tells ESSENCE. “This helps those dead cells slough off,
