Yes, Alpha hydroxyl-acids, which are present in all of the Refresh Botanicals™ products, are known to slow down the physical signs of aging which include, dehydrated skin, and the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, age spots and mature acne. Alpha hydroxyl Acids can be found in both natural and synthetic forms and are often added to many cosmetic products to reduce signs of aging. The most natural of Hydroxy Acids are glycolic acid, lactic acid, citric acid, and mandelic acid.
Plant derived, natural, Alpha Hydroxy Acids are found in all of the Refresh Botanicals™ products through ingredients like Citric Acid, Apple Fruit Extract and Watermelon Fruit Extract.
Taiga BioActives Inc. will not use pure form alcohols do to their potency. Pure form alcohols are SD Alcohol, Ethanol, Methanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Alcohol, and Methyl Alcohol and should be avoided do to their ability of dehydrating the skin and causing the skin to then produce excess sebum, leaving the skin vulnerable to acne outbreaks. Pure form alcohols are often associated with thinning out of the skin, thus making the skin be more likely to sunburn and more susceptible to environmental toxins. Cetyl Alcohol (classified as a lubricant and stabilizer which is in all of the botanical products) acts as a wax base which assists in the maintenance or improvement of the skin’s moisture barrier. Other less potent alcohols include, Cetearyl Alcohol and Stearyl Alcohol which can be derived from coconut oils.