Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) originate in nature. They are derived from fruit sugars or from milk. AHAs are a common cosmetic ingredient, valued for their unique skin-conditioning effects. As with all Estée Lauder Companies' products, we are fully confident in both the safety and efficacy of our AHA formulations.

To ensure the safety of all skin care products brought to market by the Company, formulations must exceed rigorous testing standards to demonstrate ingredient preservation and stability, product efficacy, and beneficial effect on the skin. Our products do not contain glycolic acid. The lactic acid used in Estée Lauder formulations is well within the safety limits recommended in recent scientific reviews. Our products are formulated to maintain the normal pH of the skin, thereby minimizing the potential for any skin irritation. Of course, as a responsible cosmetic company, we routinely recommend the use of sunscreen as part of every complete skin care program.

We are proud of the enviable safety record The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. has sustained since our Company was founded in 1946, and of our continued commitment to producing quality products that are clean, pure and safe.