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The impact of thebest alpha hydroxy acid productscan’t be overlooked in the world ofskin-care ingredients.

Best Alpha Hydroxy Acid Products 2024 Different bottles of skincare products from Drunk Elephant Tatcha and…

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Salicylic acid works deeper [and is] able to penetrate the pores to unclog them."

Framboos Glycolic Night Serum

Drunk Elephant

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Framboos Glycolic Night Serum

Ulta Beauty

Why It’s Worth It:The “T.L.C.”

SkinCeuticals Glycolic Renewal Cleanser in silver tube with black cap on light gray background

This super-charged formula also includes salicylic acid to obliterate any pore-clogging bacteria lingering in your pores.

ThisAllureBest of Beauty winner contains glycolic and mandelic acids, two AHAs known for their complexion-evening properties.

Another benefit of lactic acid?

SkinMedica AHA/BHA Cream in light gray branded tube component on light gray background

This custardy treatment also features licorice root extract, which helps fade hyperpigmentation.

What are the skin-care benefits of alpha hydroxy acids?

“AHAs help even out skin pigmentation irregularities from melasma and post-inflammatoryhyperpigmentation,” Dr. Rabach previously toldAllure.

Shani Darden Lactic Acid Exfoliating Serum in light gray component on light gray background

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Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum in white bottle with pink cap on light gray background

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Hyper Skin Fade and Glow AHA Mask in peach tube with red cap

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La Roche-Posay Effaclar Clarifying Solution Acne Toner in white bottle with cap on light gray background

Ole Henriksen Dewtopia 20% Acid Night Treatment in yellow bottle with pump on light gray background