Aimed at softening and smoothing skin by gently but effectively exfoliating the top layer of skin, lactic acid can significantly improve the appearance of all skin types with regular use. It can be one of a few acids included in a clever serum or a brilliant mask, or be used as a standalone treatment swept on with a cotton pad. Here’s what you need to know, along with how to use it.

Key takeaways

Lactic acid is a gentle chemical exfoliant that helps to refine skin texture, remove dead skin cells, and assist in efficient skin cell turnover.

Lactic acid is sensitive skin-friendly, as well as being suitable for dry skin types.

Lactic acid can help the skin to retain moisture, as well as gently exfoliating.

What is lactic acid?

Lactic acid is an exfoliant derived from the fermentation

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