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Product Catalog / Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA)
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Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) is good and essential for cell function, but not essential in the nutritional sense because our bodies make it. Older skin may be "starved" of this very important antioxidant and cofactor.
ALA is a naturally occurring dithiol (--SH) complex, and is the prosthetic (i.e. non-proteic) group of several very important enzymes, including the transacetylase part of the enzyme complex that catalyzes the decarboxylation of pyruvate so that the remaining 2-carbon group can enter the Krebs cycle. Aside from its enzymic role, in vitro and in vivo studies suggest that ALA also acts as a powerful micronutrient with diverse pharmacologic and antioxidant properties.
Additionally, ALA is "use patented", i.e. you can only buy a skin care product containing ALA from companies who pay a licensing fee to whoever took the patent.
Each tube is enough for about 20 fl oz of cream or lotion at approximately 2% concentration (12.5 g in 600 mL cream), so in 4 oz of cream we recommend about 2.5 grams of Alpha Lipoic Acid. It will dissolve almost instantly and give the cream a soft yellow tint. Use in your favorite cream or add to our Canvas Base Cream, European Cream, or our Sea Kelp Ultramarine. It may also be added to soap or Sunscreen and can be combined with our other actives.
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Customer Reviews
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Author: Ofelia
This is a GREAT anti-inflammatory ingredient. In a body lotion it is a life saver to prevent or minimize sunburn after days in the summer sun. Soothes irritated & inflamed skin. -
Author: Kevin
I love this stuff, I have used it twice and my skin looks so much brighter and feels so soft. Great product and it will last for ages! -
Author: Romana Ferrante
I love this product. I have been using this on my skin everynight for several months now. My skin feels soft and glowing.
