The Ordinary
Lactic Acid 10% + HA

Serum

Used in 67 routines

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Description

vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains aha.

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Routine Usage

Our community has used this product in 67 routines.

Lactic Acid 10% + HA is most commonly used in the evening (85% of uses). Few routines use it in both the morning and evening.

Here are some routines that use it:

Skin care routine used in the evening

The Daily used in the evening

the ordinary routine used in the morning

Directions

Apply once per day, ideally in the PM. Can be diluted with other treatments to reduce strength until skin develops tolerance. Avoid contact with eyes. Contact of the product with the skin must be of limited frequency or duration. If irritation occurs, cease use and consult a physician. Use only as directed on unbroken skin. Patch testing prior to use is advised.

Sunburn Alert: This product contains an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that may increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun and particularly the possibility of sunburn. Use a sunscreen, wear protective clothing, and limit sun exposure while using this product and for a week afterwards.

1 Ingredient

reduces

Large Pores

1 Ingredient

is good for

Anti-Aging

1 Ingredient

contains

AHA

1 Ingredient

may worsen

Dry Skin

1 Ingredient

may cause

Irritation

1 Ingredient

may worsen

Rosacea

1 Ingredient

may worsen

Eczema

Ingredient List (18)

1 Water Skin Conditioning, Solvent
2 Lactic Acid Humectant, Skin Conditioning
3 Glycerin Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
4 Pentylene Glycol Skin Conditioning, Solvent
5 Potassium Citrate
6 Arginine Masking, Skin Conditioning
7 Triethanolamine Emulsifying, Masking
8 Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Humectant, Skin Conditioning
9 Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
10 Acacia Senegal Gum Masking
11 Xanthan Gum Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
12 Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
13 Ppg 26 Buteth 26 Skin Conditioning
14 Ethyl 2,2 Dimethylhydrocinnamal Masking, Perfuming
15 Peg 40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Emulsifying
16 Ethylhexylglycerin Skin Conditioning
17 1,2 Hexanediol Skin Conditioning, Solvent
18 Caprylyl Glycol Emollient, Skin Conditioning

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Ingredient Explanations

Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Necessary for all life on Earth. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated! Alternate names: Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Also known as: Aqua, Eau, Purified Water, Aqua / Water

Lactic Acid

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Lactic Acid is a common alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), meaning it exfoliates the skin. It also contains skin soothing and moisturizing properties, but in some cases, may cause irritation. It is highly affected by pH and is most effective with a pH between 3 and 4. Alternate names: Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-

Glycerin

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent

An organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic compound that has antimicrobial and antiviral properties. It acts a humectant in skincare products, meaning it helps skin retain moisture by pulling moisture from the air. Alternate names: Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Pentylene Glycol

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Pentylene Glycol has microbial properties, conditions the skin, and is used as a solvent. It can be derived from beet sugar but is commonly produced as a synthetic version. Alternate name: 1,2-Dihydroxypentane

Potassium Citrate

What it does:

Tripotassium citrate

Arginine

What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning

Arginine is an amino acid used in creating proteins that you probably learned about in biology. It is known to have antioxidant properties, which helps protect your skin from free radicals.

Also known as: L Arginine