Dr. Dennis Gross Reveals Why Vitamin C And Lactic Acid Make The Ultimate Skincare Combo — Exclusive — The List

If you’re tired of your dull skin and want it to glow, you might have heard that Vitamin C can help. Annie Chiu, M.D., a board-certified cosmetic and general dermatologist on faculty at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, told Self, “Vitamin C has a wide range of protective and anti-aging effects for the skin,” which means it can do more than make you glow. However, according to Angela Lamb, board-certified dermatologist and director of Westside Mount Sinai Dermatology Faculty Practice, Vitamin C comes in various concentrations and formulations that may irritate some people (per Self).

On the other hand, lactic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA). It’s a lesser-known and less irritating skin brightener. Dermatologist Tiffany Libby told HelloGiggles that it is “one of the gentlest chemical exfoliants” to get rid of dead skin. Another dermatologist, Robyn Gmyrek, added that it’s super helpful to treat “sun-induced hyperpigmentation and melasma.”

We spoke with world-renowned celebrity dermatologist Dr. Dennis Gross, who told us why Vitamin C and lactic acid play so well together. Previously, Dr. Gross told us about a major sunscreen mistake. He is a skin-cancer researcher with an award-winning medical-grade skincare line that prioritizes health…