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Alpha Hydroxy Acids

Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) are organic compounds made up of a carboxylic acid and a hydroxyl group. They are important chemical ingredients that are used in various forms of skin care, such as cleansers, moisturizers, and toners. AHAs provide a number of benefits, including skin exfoliation, hydration, and improved …

Curated from this journal's research 📚 1 peer-reviewed article cited Cited 4× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2471-2140 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) are organic compounds made up of a carboxylic acid and a hydroxyl group. They are important chemical ingredients that are used in various forms of skin care, such as cleansers, moisturizers, and toners. AHAs provide a number of benefits, including skin exfoliation, hydration, and improved complexion. They are also known to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and other signs of aging. In addition, AHAs may be used to treat acne, psoriasis, and other skin conditions.

Research published in this journal

1 peer-reviewed article, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 1 article above has been cited 4 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Antioxidant Activity (ISSN 2471-2140).

Journal editorial board
Deepak Kasote · Qatar Mahmoudreza Ovissipour · United States Sudhiranjan Gupta, Ph.D. · United States

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