Lactobionic Acid Is The New Ingredient Transforming Winter Skin

Lactobionic acid is one of the most exciting ingredients in medical skincare — and one that is finally getting the attention it deserves.

A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) derived from lactose, lactobionic acid offers all the exfoliating and skin-renewing benefits of traditional AHAs like glycolic acid — but with a significantly gentler profile that makes it suitable for sensitive, reactive and ethnic skin types.

Unlike AHAs which penetrate rapidly and can cause irritation, lactobionic acid’s larger molecular structure means it works more slowly and evenly — delivering powerful results without the redness, peeling or photosensitivity that puts many patients off traditional chemical exfoliation.

What lactobionic acid does for your skin:

It exfoliates dead skin cells to reveal a brighter, more even complexion. It acts as a powerful antioxidant — neutralising the free radicals responsible for premature ageing. It attracts and retains moisture within the skin, improving hydration and plumping fine lines. And it supports collagen production — making it a genuinely anti-ageing ingredient rather than simply an exfoliant.

At PHP Aesthetic-Wellness at 22 Harley Street London, lactobionic acid features in our pHformula skin resurfacing protocols — tailored to your specific skin concern and skin tone by Dr Philippe Hamida-Pisal.

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Lactobionic Acid Is The New Ingredient Transforming Winter Skin