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When you hear the word acid, you don’t immediately think of skincare.

You may well think of it in opposition to stunning skin.

But in actual fact, acids are game-changers in the quest to achieve smooth, even-toned, and radiant skin.

Knowing what acids are in your products and peels can help you find the right mix of treatments to build the routine that delivers the results you’re after.

We’re looking at acids like azelaic acid, ferulic acid, and hyaluronic acid – all brilliant for making you glow.

First up, azelaic acid – derived from wheat, grains, and barley – helps brighten skin tone, improve the evenness of skin texture, and reduce the look of blemishes.

Besides removing dead skin cells, azelaic acid is also illuminating, able to control melanin (skin pigment) production and reduce the appearance of dark spots and lightening hyperpigmentation.

It’s also a respected ingredient in an aesthetician’s acne-fighting and rosacea-treating arsenal, whether it be topical at-home products or professional, hands-on treatments.

Skin Renewal offers a wonderous low pH combination peel, called the SD Azelaic Peel, containing azelaic acid, salicylic acid, lactic acid, and arnica.

It targets the main signs and symptoms of acne, namely oiliness, congestion, breakouts, and inflammation.

Then there’s ferulic acid, also known as hydroxycinnamic acid, a powerful antioxidant that neutralises damage from free radicals, ultraviolet light, and infrared radiation, all of which can accelerate skin ageing.

You can find ferulic acid on the Skin Renewal menu in two forms:

• SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic is a potent antioxidant formulation that protects your skin
  against photo-ageing by neutralising free radicals, boosting collagen synthesis, and
  providing unmatched antioxidant protection.
• The SD Ferulico Peel is a low pH combination peel containing ferulic acid, malic
  acid, citric acid, and lactic acid. This predominantly alpha hydroxy combination
  formulation has been designed to be a comfortable, no downtime anti-ageing
  treatment.

Lastly, we’re checking in with hyaluronic acid (HA), which is a naturally occurring glycosaminoglycan found throughout the body’s connective tissue.

I know right, glyco-what? Simply put, it’s unbranched carbohydrates, or sugars, that give your skin its structure.

In a nutshell, hyaluronic acid is responsible for that plump and hydrated look. But beyond its aesthetic benefits, this acid also plays a pivotal role in the wound healing process.

These are a couple of ways to incorporate HA into your skincare regime:

• Lamelle SRS HA Serum – a concentrated hyaluronic acid serum that gives the skin
  maximum hydration.
• MesoSilkpeel HA – a serum formulated to increase skin hydration when combined
  with treatments such as transdermal mesotherapy or PDT.

If you want to make sure your skincare routine passes the acid test, head to Skin Renewal‘s website where you’ll find acidic products and treatments galore, as well as a helping hand from a highly-qualified medical aesthetics doctor if need be.

A future of blemish-free skin awaits if you put in the hard yards today.