OPTODERM Lactic Acid Toner

Features & Benefits

The anti-aging effects of lactic acid derive from its ability to stimulate exfoliation and cell renewal, moisturize, and increase dermal and epidermal thickness. Lactic acid stimulates exfoliation of the upper layers of the skin, the stratum corneum. It also stimulates cell renewal in the skin’s epidermis. Compared to glycolic acid, L-Lactic Acid was shown to be equally effective in stimulating cell renewal, but with a preferred therapeutic index (efficacy vs. potential irritation). Through exfoliation and stimulation of cell renewal in these layers, smoother, younger looking skin is revealed and the removal of skin pigmentation can be accelerated, promoting skin brightening and lightening. Additionally, lactic acid has been shown to increase the thickness of the epidermis and the dermis, resulting in firmer skin with reduced fine lines and wrinkles.

Lactic Toner combines lactic acid with amino acids, such as arginine, to produce amphoteric hydroxy acid complexes. These provide similar benefits to lactic acid, but with reduced potential irritation, making this toner more suitable for use on sensitive skin