Lactic acid is one of those chemistry terms that is slowly gaining fame among normal humans, by making its way into everyday language. All of the other, more obscure organic compounds probably envy its fame. If you’re into fitness, you probably associate it with DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness). And if you’re into skincare, you probably know it as an alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that lends many benefits to your skin. Today I’m going to focus on two lotions that contain lactic…

Keratosis pilaris (KP) is a skin condition that causes small bumps on the surface of your skin. These bumps are dead skin cells and may be related to genetic factors. KP bumps are purely aesthetic (not harmful to your health). Some products are targeted specifically for those with “Rough and Bumpy Skin.” The two most popular ones I’ve seen are CeraVe and Gold Bond. This post will compare three products: one from Gold Bond and two from CeraVe.