Customer Reviews

Alpha Hydrox AHA Enhanced Lotion - 6 fl oz

5 star:		(63)
4 star:		(14)
3 star:		(10)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

Quickly approaching (a still, sadly, rather vain) age 40, I have personally spent a small fortune over the years trying to slow the aging process and reverse the effects of too many days spent gardening without sunscreen. I cannot even begin to list all the products I've somewhat foolishly gambled on to get my skin looking better. This product--and several other products offered through the company NEOTERIC (all under the Alpha Hydrox brand)--are exactly the answer I've been looking for. I've used them both alone and in conjunction with a more expensive brand of anti-aging products (for which I've also left good reviews on this site), and I can see great improvements both ways.

I decided to try this brand of alpha hydroxy cream after reading in Dr. Oz's (and Dr. Roizen's) book You: Staying Young: The Owner's Manual for Extending Your Warranty (You). I'd tried several other alpha hydroxy products before this one (i.e. ROC, etc.) and must say this particular line (ALPHA HYDROX) is far superior to any other I've used. That it is also apparently considerably less expensive than most is icing on the cake, in my book.

Regarding this product, I find the key is to use it AT LEAST once a day, and always after using a mild cleanser. At my age I still get acne and, despite my sometimes manic picking, I notice it (and any residual puffiness or redness, and resulting scarring) clears up much, much more quickly than it used to. Also, my skin breaks out much less than before I used this. The tone and color of my skin are far improved when compared to prior to using this product. I've run out of it before and tried to use something else until I was able to locate more locally, and to my dismay the condition of my skin began to deteriorate.

I won't try to insult anyone by saying the Alpha Hydrox line will remove every wrinkle or fix all your skincare woes. If there is a product out there that does this, I want to know! But for now, this is by far the best line of products I've used. I use this item, particularly, with the line of skincare I reviewed previously, as that seems to address reversing the signs of aging better (where this one, for me, just improves the overall condition and appearance of my skin).

I have used this product for years and was so disappointed when it seemed most of my local store stopped selling it. I am 38 and prone to acne, mostly on a monthly basis. I tend to be intermittantly lazy in applying skin care products, but what I always loved about this one is that if my skin started looking dull or breakouts were starting, by applying this as an overnight treatment it really seemed to nip it in the bud. It goes on very thin and light and by the next day my skin would be much fresher and clearer. Also, the AHA % is very high for a product in this price range and for 6 oz you just can't beat it.

I have used this moisturizer every morning for many many years. It is cost effective when most other product lines are very expensive. The results are fantastic. I have women ask me all the time how I keep my face wrinkle free. I share this product info. w/ everyone. It's awesome. It's mild. It has no strong perfume smell. I wear it with or without makeup and I never leave it behind on travel or vacations. If you want to give your face or any part of your body a nice rich moisture treatment daily...use this. It's the best!

As a lifelong resident of Florida, at 51 I have skin that's decorated with many, many sun spots. My arms and legs are especially affected by the spots and I've been self-conscious about them for years. I've been very happy with the Alpha Hydrox cream for my face so I decided to try the lotion on my arms and legs.

I've been using it now for about 6 weeks and the change in my skin's appearance is fantastic! The spots will never go away, but they are much, much fainter and less noticeable. Overall the skin is smoother and softer and just looks and feels much better.

I use this most evenings, putting it on my arms and legs while I watch TV. I wait anywhere from 10 minutes to an hour and then put on a regular moisturizing lotion. I've read warnings that the AHA will cause the skin to be more susceptible to sunburning, so I've been careful to use a body lotion with SPF 15 every morning since starting this routine. I have no idea if the AHA really makes sunburning more likely, or if the SPF lotion is making any difference, but my skin looks and feels great so I'm happy.

If you have sensitive skin and haven't used AHA products before you might want to start out with a 8% solution and work your way up, but I haven't had any reaction to this lotion. If I have a fresh scratch or boo-boo it might sting a little when I first put it on, but that's it. I very highly recommend this product for anybody who wants smoother, better-looking skin!

I recently purchased this from a local store, I have to admit I only bought it because it was reduced price. But I have be using it twice a day for two weeks and the difference in my skin is very apparent. I am a black 46 yr. old, since using this my skin glows, my cheeks are naturally rosy, my skin tone is evening out and my pores look better. And my skin is so soft like a baby's. I will be definitely be using this for quite some time, and the amount you get 6oz. is quite a lot of product. In addition to my face and neck, I have be using it on hands and they are smoother and less wrinkled. I wish I could bath in this stuff. I would highly recommend it and there was little to no smell from the product.

Forget about those expensive and fancy products that cost 10 times more. This is the product you see immediate result. It also helps with pimples and discolorations with acne scars. I have people come up to me and ask me many times on what product I am using on my face. It works wonders. Don't waste your money on the expensive stuff any more. You will be very happy with this brand.

The whole product line works Very Well. No false hype or inflated claims and even The New York Times recently touted the powers of alpha hydroxy acids because they do work well and have a track record to prove it. There simply is no need to spend an excessive amount for good healthy skin care. There are a handful of proven active ingredients in products out there that actually work and this is one of them. Also, Paula Begoun has been a keen truthful watchdog for years about what works and what is pure hype, I surfed into her site and it's chock full of info & truths.

Alpha Hydrox was recommended to me by a dermatologist YEARS ago. Thank goodness! I have better skin than anyone my age that I know. You can buy products that are much more expensive but nothing works as well as this does. TRY IT!

I use this lotion after shaving my face and before applying after-shave balm. I like it a great deal and have noticed a difference in my skin since I have been using it for several weeks. My skin is much clearer and smoother because of it. It does cause a slight tingling sensation because of the AHA, but that tells me that it's working to exfoliate. Daily use of AHA is supposed to be the singularly best thing that one can do for one's skin other than using moisturizer and sunscreen.

When I was 35 I began getting an abnormal amount of wrinkles for my age, so I began reading all the anti-aging info I could find and invested in Nuskin products which I really loved. I also had regular stress-related pimples and scars from past acne. Seeing the glycolic acid content, I tried Alpha Hydrox Face Lotion and in a very short time saw noticeable improvements. What was most comforting was that my very ugly purse-lines on my upper lip started to smooth out and my eye and smile lines softened as well.

At first the sting bothered me a little, but I thought about what a chemical peal does and realized that it was a sign it was working. Before very long my skin stopped stinging from it and hasn't been bothered since despite daily use. I had previously tried other products and found them to either be sticky or antagonize my skin. Benzoyl Peroxide, for example, caused acne breakouts and I then learned that I had sensitive skin and watched my product ingredients to avoid ongoing problems. I washed daily with a mild antibacterial soap, followed by Loreal's pH Toner, and then the Alpha Hydrox (back then the regular face lotion was 12% glycolic acid). I also did Nuskin's pore-cleaning mud packs 1-2 times a week followed with the Alpha Hydrox - I learned keeping the pores empty helped reduce skin damage that caused wrinkling too. I also never left my face unprotected - I used Alpha Hydrox Lotion with sunscreen during the day and the regular AHA lotion at night. I couldn't believe all the compliments that came my way - everyone started telling me I looked so young and my skin was so beautiful; all my friends wanted me to teach them how to have the same results.

Now, despite my experimental nature, I have been using Alpha Hydrox lotion for over 20 years, pimple free, and am turning 59. My skin looks great and I have less wrinkles now than I had when I was 35. I can't say my healthier diet didn't contribute, but I've had a very stressful life and am confident that I wouldn't look this good without the Alpha Hydrox. People 45 years old mistake me as younger than they are. I never miss using the Alpha Hydrox even if I skip some of the other steps. Love this stuff!