Lactic Acid for Gentle Exfoliation

Lactic acid is a gentle exfoliating ingredient that helps remove dull surface skin cells while supporting softer, smoother and more radiant-looking skin. Murad's lactic acid formulas are designed to improve skin texture, hydration and overall skin clarity.

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Murad Resurgence Replenishing Multi-Acid Peel

Replenishing Multi-Acid Peel
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Frequently Asked Questions

Lactic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that gently exfoliates the skin by removing dead surface cells while helping to maintain hydration. It helps improve skin texture, brightness and overall radiance, making it a popular choice for dry or dull skin.

During perimenopause and menopause, when skin can become rougher and less radiant, lactic acid helps support skin renewal while promoting a smoother, softer-looking complexion.

Yes. During perimenopause and menopause, skin can become rougher and lose some of its natural radiance as cell turnover slows. Lactic acid provides gentle exfoliation by helping to remove dead skin cells from the skin's surface, promoting smoother-looking skin and improving uneven texture.

Because it also supports hydration, lactic acid is well suited to skin experiencing hormonal dryness while helping restore a brighter, healthier-looking complexion.

Yes, lactic acid is generally considered one of the gentler exfoliating acids, making it suitable for many people with sensitive skin. It provides effective exfoliation while helping maintain skin hydration, reducing the likelihood of excessive dryness.

If you're new to exfoliating acids, introduce lactic acid gradually and adjust usage based on your skin's tolerance. Always apply SPF during the day to help protect newly exfoliated skin.

Yes, regular use of lactic acid can help improve the appearance of uneven skin tone, dullness and mild pigmentation by encouraging natural skin renewal. As surface skin cells are removed, fresher, brighter-looking skin is revealed.

During perimenopause and menopause, when uneven pigmentation and dullness may become more noticeable, lactic acid can help promote a smoother, more even-looking complexion.

The ideal frequency depends on the product and your skin type. Murad's Renewing Cleansing Cream is suitable for regular use, while Replenishing Multi-Acid Peel should be used according to the product directions.

If you're introducing lactic acid for the first time or have sensitive skin, begin gradually and increase use as your skin adjusts. Always follow with moisturiser and wear broad-spectrum SPF during the day.

As skin changes during perimenopause and menopause, it often becomes drier, less radiant and more prone to rough texture. Lactic acid provides gentle exfoliation while helping maintain hydration, making it well suited to skin that needs effective resurfacing without feeling stripped.

Used consistently, it helps improve the appearance of dullness, uneven skin tone and rough patches while supporting a softer, smoother and healthier-looking complexion.

Murad's lactic acid skincare gently exfoliates while helping maintain hydration, making it ideal for skin that feels dry, rough or lacks radiance. Renewing Cleansing Cream provides gentle daily cleansing with lactic acid to help remove impurities without stripping moisture, while Replenishing Multi-Acid Peel combines lactic acid with other exfoliating acids to refine skin texture, improve radiance and support smoother-looking skin.

As skin renewal naturally slows during perimenopause and menopause, gentle exfoliation can help improve the appearance of dullness, rough texture and uneven skin tone. Lactic acid supports skin renewal while helping maintain hydration, making it well suited to skin that needs effective exfoliation without feeling overly dry or tight.

For best results, use as directed, follow with a moisturiser and apply broad-spectrum SPF during the day.