Alpha Hydrox is a line of skin care products created by Neoteric Cosmetics, Inc. This company is a subsidiary of Scotts Liquid Gold, which is a company that has been around in the US for over 50 years. Neoteric Cosmetics, Inc. officially launched its Alpha Hydrox line of skin care products in 1992 and is based in Denver, Colorado. Alpha Hydrox lines have 3 groups of products – for acne & blemish, Bath, Body and Hand Care, and Facial Care.?Facial Care line of Alpha Hydrox products?is what we will focus to review.

Facial Care line of Alpha Hydrox products are grouped under the 3-step regimen (step 1 cleanse, step 2 treat, step 3 moisturize). Alpha Hydrox White Line products are for sensitive skin. Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) are the core essential ingredients in the Alpha Hydrox skin care line, especially in step 2 (treat) products. Alpha Hydrox products are infused with AHAs like glycolic acid, which is a common ingredient in exfoliants and chemical peels for sloughing away dead skin cells. In order for complexions to be clearer and more luminous, the surface epidermis must be continuously refreshed. Neoteric Cosmetics web site claims that many of its step 2 (treat) products with AHA have anti-wrinkle effects. These products are listed below:

• ALPHA HYDROX Enhanced Lotion 10% Glycolic AHA
• ALPHA HYDROX Enhanced Cream 10% Glycolic AHA
• ALPHA HYDROX Oil-Free Formula 10% Glycolic AHA
• ALPHA HYDROX Souffle 12% Glycolic AHA
• ALPHA HYDROX Retinol ResQ
• ALPHA HYDROX Eye and Upper Lip Cream
• ALPHA HYDROX Swipes 14% Glycolic AHA

The Alpha Hydrox product line provides consumers with affordable products that aim to improve the texture, clarity and overall composure of complexions everywhere. Step 2 (treat) products have a price range of $10 -$17. The prices for Alpha Hydrox products are amazingly low with a three-piece set costing just $27-$35 from the official website. Free coupons and samples can be acquired through the Neoteric Cosmetics website. The Alpha Hydrox frequent buyer program provides consumers with free shipping. The “choose your regimen” section of the web site tells you what regimen product to use for different skin types (dry skin, normal skin, OILY, COMBO or PROBLEM-PRONE SKIN REGIME). The web site also has an informative Q&A section. There are?full ingredient lists, customer testimonials on the Alpha Hydrox web site.

Some people may experience dry or red skin while using products containing AHAs. These products appear to only treat skin damage on one level-exfoliation-as opposed to other anti-wrinkle options on the market that take a multi-discipline approach to treatment.