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Lactic Acid: The Gentle Exfoliant for Sensitive Skin

1/7/2026

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Lactic acid is a preferred alpha hydroxy acid due to gentle exfoliation, hydration, and collagen-boosting properties.
It suits sensitive skin and helps with keratosis pilaris.
Beauty Pie’s Youthbomb Extreme Retinal Triple Renewal Serum and Clinique’s Moisture Surge Active Glow Serum both include lactic acid.
First Aid Beauty’s KP Smoothing and Brightening Body Lotion contains 10% lactic acid to address flaky skin.

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Story summary

Lactic acid is a preferred alpha hydroxy acid due to gentle exfoliation, hydration, and collagen-boosting properties.
It suits sensitive skin and helps with keratosis pilaris.
Beauty Pie’s Youthbomb Extreme Retinal Triple Renewal Serum and Clinique’s Moisture Surge Active Glow Serum both include lactic acid.
First Aid Beauty’s KP Smoothing and Brightening Body Lotion contains 10% lactic acid to address flaky skin.