Staring at a bathroom cabinet full of potent serums, toners, and acids can feel incredibly overwhelming. If you have ever gone a little overboard with your active ingredients and ended up with a red, ...

Who says exfoliants have to dry out your skin? This lactic acid serum combines gentle lactic acid with hydrating hyaluronic acid, making it suitable for sensitive complexions. Lightweight and ...

• Some strains showed good development, acidifying and proteolytic capacity in milk Fermented dairy products are the main carrier of probiotics due to the buffering capacity of milk that allows the ...

ABSTRACT: The importance of Leuconostoc mesenteroides is recognized for its contribution to taste in cultured dairy products and has been cited for its potential role as a probiotic. Objective was to ...

Aimed at softening and smoothing skin by gently but effectively exfoliating the top layer of skin, lactic acid can significantly improve the appearance of all skin types with regular use. It can be ...

Metformin-associated lactic acidosis (MALA) is a rare but serious adverse effect of the diabetes drug metformin in which the body accumulates too much lactic acid. Investigators developed and tested a ...

Some of the largest chemical companies in the world—Arkema, BASF, Cargill, Dow, and LG Chemical among them—have attempted to make acrylic acid via a biobased route. It stands to reason that they would ...

In short, AHAs work by exfoliating, and that process makes skin look instantly more refreshed. Though a scrub can also remove dead cells, chemically exfoliating with alpha hydroxy acid products can go ...

Lactic acid (LA) has transitioned from being perceived as a mere glycolytic waste product to a pivotal regulator of tumor–immune crosstalk. Historical milestones—from Scheele’s 1780 isolation from ...

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People often discuss the importance of removing, or “flushing out,” lactic acid from the blood after intense exercise to reduce muscle soreness, speed recovery, or boost athletic performance. After ...