The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned consumers to avoid using certain chemical skin peels due to their potential to cause chemical burns and "disfiguring scars." The FDA has issued ...

When I first heard about using lactic acid for skin, I had a moment of confusion—isn't that what builds up in your muscles during a workout and causes soreness later? Turns out: more or less, yes! I ...

Lactic acid is an ingredient commonly present in cosmetic products. It is an antioxidant and chemical exfoliant. It helps remove dead skin cells, smooth rough areas, and moisturize the skin. Lactic ...

Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk. It's a popular ingredient in numerous skin care products nowadays. But ...

Soft Glow Loading: Your Guide To Lactic Acid Peels: By Aditya Migom Doley Some people want glowing skin without feeling like they’re signing up for something intense or science-heavy. That’s where the ...

Lactic acid has long been vilified, but new research shows that it doesn't impair muscle function. In fact, it might actually be good for you. Like all great villains, lactic acid has been ...

Chemical peels have a bad reputation. Conjuring up thoughts of red raw skin, the treatment has television to thank for its dubious image — most famously Sex and the City's Samantha, whose facial gone ...