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PROPERTIES

Pyruvic acid is an alpha keto acid with three

carbon atoms.

 

Pyruvic acid remodelling properties may be compared

to those of TCA peels, however merely causes a very

mild erythema.

 

Pyruvic acid is a medium-high strength acid that is present in nature in honey, apples, fermented fruit,

and vinegar.

 

In solution it is converted to its corresponding

AHA Lactic acid resulting in antiseptic, sebostatic and comedolytic activities.

 

Pyruvic acid diminishes the cohesion of epidermal corneocytes, preventing thickening of the horny layer, stimulating collagen, elastin and dermal glycoproteins.

Milder than other acids, so people with sensitive skin.

 

Prevents thickening of the horny layer. Increases the thickness of the epidermis and the dermis

Lactic acid has a bleaching effect on the skin colour

and exerts an anti-oxidant effect.

 

In addition, it inhibits the actions of tyrosinase,

an enzyme that actively participates in the initial stages

of melanogenesis.