"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." We're here to tell you that lactic acid doesn't just cause sore muscles. In the skincare world, salicylic ...

William Truswell, MD, FACS, operates his own cosmetic and reconstructive facial surgery practice. Dr. Truswell was the first in his area in Western Massachusetts to have an accredited private office ...

Sunday Riley, one of our favorite skin care brands here at NBC Select, has quite a few bestselling items in its lineup. Some of them, like the C.E.O Glow Vitamin C serum and the C.E.O Hydration Cream, ...

From glycolic to salicylic, exfoliating acids have quickly become a mainstay in our beauty routines. But lactic acid seems to be the lesser known of the bunch, despite being a dermatologist’s favorite ...

There’s nothing worse, we say, than the “lactic burn” that locks our failing muscles into immobility. More recent tellings of the story have tried to rehabilitate lactic acid’s reputation, insisting ...

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 ...