Comparative effectiveness of α-hydroxy acids on skin properties

International Journal of Cosmetic Science

Volumn 18, Issue 2, 1996, Pages 75-83

  Smith, W P ^a  

^a Walter Smith Consultants   (United States)

Author keywords

cosmetic benefits; L(+) and D( ) forms; lactic acid; skin irritation

Indexed keywords

CITRIC ACID; GLYCOLIC ACID; HYDROXYACID; LACTIC ACID; MALIC ACID;

ARTICLE; CONTROLLED STUDY; DRUG EFFICACY; DRUG SAFETY; HUMAN; HUMAN EXPERIMENT; HYDRATION; NORMAL HUMAN; SKIN IRRITATION; SKIN SURFACE; TOPICAL DRUG ADMINISTRATION;

EID: 0030000032     PISSN: 01425463     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-2494.1996.tb00137.x     Document Type: Article

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