Question 1

willhyaluronic acid help for severe dry skin?

Accepted Answer

No one best: If there was only one, there would be only one choice in the dry skin aisle. Every skin is different, so what works for one may not work for others. Best to take short showers, soak in tub  for 30 mins and then apply cream . There are some good rx creams for dry skin but are very expensive

Question 2

what does alguronic acid  and micro algae do for skin?

Accepted Answer

Save your money: There are thousands of these scams claiming to be marvelous cures for everything. If you have a skin problem, a skin DR will help you.

Question 3

got a little hydrochloric acid on my skin, is that bad?

Accepted Answer

How concentrated?: Concentrated hcl will cause a chemical burn.  If you washed it immediately and it has not caused a burn, there is no need to worry.  If it did cause a burn, it would depend on how deep the burn is, and how much of the skin is involved.  If you have any concerns it would be prudent to see your doctor.

Question 4

will anything happen if your skin comes in contact with hydrochloric acid?

Accepted Answer

Burns: Yes, hydrochloride acid is a strong acid and causes significant skin burns from even brief contact.  Any area so contacted should be thoroughly and rapidly rinsed in cold water.  If there is bleeding or blistering see a doctor of go to an emergency room immediately.

Question 5

i bought raw kojic acid in order to lighten my skin but i don't know what i should use to dilute it. ?

Accepted Answer

Not typical: Interestingly the logic acid used by aestheticians is typically prepared in a cream base or ointment. There is no typical percentage or concentrations quoted which is unlike retinoids or hydroquinone.

Question 6

i was opening a remote to change the batteries and  battery acid got on my skin. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Battery acid: Battery acid is often super-concentrated and can have a pH of 2.0 or lower, so it's critical to use a copious amount of water to flush the affected burn region and dilute the chemical reactivity of the acid. Use plenty of water. If you spritz just a small amount of water on the burn, that can actually make the situation worse by spreading the acid around without reducing its potency. Doc if needed.

Question 7

is glycolic acid good for flakey skin?

Accepted Answer

May be: Glycolic Acid is an exfoliator. It safely removes the outer layer of dead skin cells on the surface your skin, bring fresh new skin to the surface. This is beneficial for those who are looking for ingredients that help with anti-aging. Glycolic acid can also help lighten discoloration of the skin, such as sun spots or age spots and help those with acne-prone and blackhead-prone skin.

Question 8

can salicylic acid cause my skin to age quicker?

Accepted Answer

Not really.: Salicylic acid is a mild skin peeling agent that removes the top sun-damaged layers of the skin, allowing the healthier skin cells from within the hair follicles and sweat glands to resurface your skin as it heals after peel. More collagen and elastic fibers are produced, making your skin look more youthful and less wrinkled.

Question 9

what effect does sulfuric acid have on human skin?

Accepted Answer

Burn: It will burn the skin badly.

Question 10

do you feel skin burning upon contact with battery acid?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: All acids can burn the skin.  Battery acid is sulphuric acid which has a stronger acidity that can burn skin.  If you get battery acid (or any strong acid) on your skin, immediately flush it off with copious amounts of water and you can neutralize it with baking soda if that is at hand.

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