Monday, 28 January 2019

[Misc] Do hydroxy acids such as AHAs and BHAs contribute to or diminish the effects of aging?

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Side A: They obviously increase the rate of cellular turnover, but because cell turnover means shortening of telomeres every time, does that mean AHAs and BHAs contribute to aging faster?Side B: This study (https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/23/4/863/htm) states that acids “can provide long-term cosmetic benefits such as improvements in skin firmness and elasticity and the reduction of lines and wrinkles.” Also, this study (https://www.jaad.org/article/S0190-9622(96)80110-1/pdf80110-1/pdf)) indicates that, over a 6-month period, usage of AHAs have resulted in thicker skin and increased density of collagen (among other things). Or is it that these studies were funded by Big Pharma?​I've searched the sub but haven't found a definitive answer, so I figured I'd ask here
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