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alpha-hydroxy acid
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al·pha-hy·drox·y acid  (lf-h-drks)
n.
Any of various fruit acids that are capable of trapping moisture in the skin and initiating the formation of collagen.
alpha-hydroxy acid
n
(Chemistry) a type of organic acid, commonly used in skin-care preparations, that has a hydroxyl group attached to the carbon atom next to the carbon atom carrying the carboxyl group


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For instance, he explains why alpha-hydroxy acids soften the appearance of wrinkles but don't eliminate the underlying problem.
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Now, here's the good part: If you start smoothing on creams that contain alpha-hydroxy acids or vitamin C (acne and anti-aging lotions often have them) while the marks are still pink, they'll fade faster, says dermatologist Dr.
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" While natural alpha-hydroxy acids such as those found in fruit are absorbed nicely in the acid-rich environment of the stomach, Howard points out that "we don't normally rub fruit on our skin.
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