{"title":"Clinical and cosmeceutical uses of hydroxyacids","entity_type":"Source","slug":"hydroxyacids-review-2009","canonical_url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/sources/hydroxyacids-review-2009","dates":{"date_modified":"2026-05-11","date_reviewed":"2026-05-11"},"mcp_eligible":true,"evidence_sources":[],"product_fact_sources":[],"related_entities":[{"title":"Lactic Acid","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/ingredients/lactic-acid"},{"title":"Glycolic Acid","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/ingredients/glycolic-acid"},{"title":"What's the difference between AHA and BHA exfoliants?","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/questions/whats-the-difference-between-aha-and-bha"},{"title":"How often should I exfoliate my face?","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/questions/how-often-should-i-exfoliate-my-face"},{"title":"What causes dull skin and how do I get a glow?","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/questions/what-causes-dull-skin-and-how-do-i-get-a-glow"},{"title":"Should I use a toner in my skincare routine?","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/questions/should-i-use-a-toner-in-my-skincare-routine"}],"body_sections":[{"heading":"Quick Summary","paragraphs":["Peer-reviewed review on hydroxyacids, used for AHA/BHA class framing and cosmetic-use context."]},{"heading":"What Studied","paragraphs":["A review article covering clinical and cosmeceutical uses of hydroxyacids."]},{"heading":"Main Findings","paragraphs":["The review covers hydroxyacid categories and use contexts, supporting cautious discussion of AHAs and BHAs in skincare."]},{"heading":"Why It Matters","paragraphs":["This source supports class-level explanation without using the Question page to make medical treatment claims."]}],"source_type":"peer_reviewed","original_source_url":"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19695482/"}