All you need to know on fruit acids (AHAs) in cosmetics
In 1936, Madame Baché created the very first cream with tomato AHAs. Today, many skin care products use fruit acids to renew the skin while respecting the epidermis. Discover the antioxidant properties of fruit acids with our Collection TOMATOGLOW, dedicated to brightening and smoothing facial skin.
Zoom sur les propriétés antioxydantes des acides de fruits AHA à travers notre gamme TOMATE GLOW centrée sur l’éclat et le lissage de la peau du visage.
AHAs: a variety of forms and benefits for the skin
AHAs ("alpha hydroxy acids") are mainly derived from fruit or plant sugars. On distinguishes several varieties of fruit acids, including
- Lactic acid (tomato, blueberry, etc.)
- Citric acid (orange, lemon, etc.)
- Malic acid (apple, pear, etc.)
- Glycolic acid (sugar cane)
Thanks to their triple smoothing, anti-aging and perfecting action, AHAs gently care for skin showing the first signs of aging. They stimulate cell renewal by eliminating dead cells and smoothing skin texture to visibly transform the quality of the epidermis.
L’acide lactique est bien sûr au cœur de nos formules TOMATE GLOW, qui se fondent sur un Complexe Synergique de 4 antioxydants de Tomate (le lycopène, les polyphénols, le phytoène et le phytofluène). Issu d’un fruit doux, il convient idéalement à l’exfoliation des peaux sèches et sensibles.
It is combined with malic acid and tartaric acid, concentrated from white grapes, in a Trio of naturally-derived AHAs found in some of Collection's skin care products. These then offer a peeling effect to the skin, for a visibly smoother, more even face.
The benefits of AHAs for the skin
AHAs (alpha-hydroxy acids) come mainly from fruit or plant sugars. Here are a few common types:
Lactic acid: found in tomatoes, blueberries, etc.
Citric acid: found in oranges, lemons, etc.
Malic acid: found in apples, pears, etc.
Glycolic acid: extracted from sugar cane.
AHAs have a triple smoothing, anti-aging and perfecting action: they eliminate dead cells, stimulate skin renewal and smooth skin texture, visibly improving the quality of the epidermis.
TOMATO GLOWCollection cosmetics with tomato AHAs
L’acide lactique est bien sûr au cœur de nos formules TOMATE GLOW, qui se fondent sur un Complexe Synergique de 4 antioxydants de Tomate. Issu d’un fruit doux, il convient idéalement à l’exfoliation des peaux sèches et sensibles. Il est associé à l’acide malique et à l’acide tartrique concentrés à partir du raisin blanc dans un Trio d’AHA d’origine naturelle présent dans certains des soins de la gamme (ceux identifiés par le mot INTENSE et qui comporte le nom Micro-Peeling). Ces derniers offrent alors un effet peeling à la peau, pour un visage visiblement lissé et unifié.
The first daily anti-ageing step. Texture dewy texture gently smoothes and exfoliates for a new-skin effect in just 7 days.
Reduces irregularities and smoothes the skin in 7 days, boosts the effectiveness of Micro-Peeling Night Cream.
A combination of AHA and gluconolactone (PHA) for a fresh, luminous complexion in the morning.
A best-seller from our Maison Dermo-Esthétique, Crème Tomate has been reformulated to be even more effective. Used in conjunction with the other fruit acid products from Collection, it revives facial radiance. The Radiance-Renewal Light Cream and Radiance-Renewal Tinted Cream are also available.
dewy and light for combination skin.
Used with the other fruit acid products in the Collection range, it revives facial radiance.
for an immediate beautifying effect.
Signature TOMATE GLOW targets dull complexions and rough skin. Available in manual or SKINTEX®LAB-equipped versions, it is perfect for skin prone to aging.
