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Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA) are one of the safest methods of skin renewal. Their effectiveness depends on the type and concentration of the AHA, its pH (acidity), and other ingredients in the product. AHAs become effective at concentrations between 7% - 8% with a pH of 3.5 to 4.0. Many cosmetic products containing AHA have very little skin renewal effects because the AHA concentrations are too low and the pH is too high. There is little evidence that concentrations below 5% have beneficial actions on the skin.
Chemical peels with stronger AHA’s (40-70%) speed the process, but skin rebuilding induced by a 70% AHA chemical peel, (which is costly and may cause scarring) in 3 months can be duplicated by a 7% AHA cream in 9 months.
The amounts of AHA in Alpha-H vary depending on the individual product. They range from 7%-15%, with our professional salon treatments up to 30%.
All Alpha-H products comply with the Therapeautic Goods Authority (TGA) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines, giving you peace of mind. Your skin is in good hands.