The demand for anti-ageing and skin lightening or brightening products drives formulators to look into effective ways of formulating new products with active ingredients. Some of these cosmetic actives have specific requirements to obtain desired formulation properties, such as pH and use levels.
The clinically supported ability of AHAs to impact skin keratinisation has led to their use in treating various skin conditions, including ichthyosis, acne, age spots and warts.1 In the past 15 years, the significant antiageing benefits made possible through the use of AHA-containing products have helped to build the huge global skin care industry.