What is Alpha Hydroxy Acids?
When applied directly to the skin as a lotion or cream, alpha hydroxy acids can help treat sun-damaged skin and dry skin. But the alpha-hydroxy skin peels do not seem to work for this use. There is some evidence that a alpha hydroxy acids lotion or cream might help improve acne when applied to the skin. Although some people try alpha hydroxy acids as a skin peel to treat sun-damaged skin, it does not seem to be effective for this use There is also some evidence that taking one alpha-hydroxy acid called malic acid with magnesium hydroxide by mouth might help reduce pain and tenderness related to fibromyalgia.
