What is lactic acid? Lactic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) derived from dairy-based sugars. Simply put, it’s a gentle chemical exfoliant that penetrates the top layers of one’s skin. While incredibly affective, lactic acid isn’t anything new or revolutionary. In fact, the skin-boosting ingredient has been popular for centuries (Cleopatra was rumored to cleanse her face with milk). “Lactic acid is one of my favorite topical agents because it’s more forgiving and less irritating than salicylic acid, and it can be used to treat common acne and skin rosacea,” says Jennifer Segal, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and founder of Metropolitan Dermatology Institute in Houston....

She and her partner are thinking of keeping their current home as an investment property, which comes with its own set of concerns. “I think it would be a big learning curve to figure out if we’re taking advantage of the investment property to its full extent and just being good landlords,” Jasmine says. Money Confidential host Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez turned to Mindy Jensen, a licensed real estate agent, author, and host of The Bigger Pockets money podcast to help give Jasmine some advice....

The hyaluronic sea serum is packed with hyaluronic acid and gigartina skottsbergii (algea) extract. The hyaluronic acid deeply hydrates the skin and leaves it plump and rejuvenated, and the algae have anti-aging properties that assist in softening lines and wrinkles. To buy: $77; credobeauty.com. Hyaluronic acid naturally occurs in the body and seals in moisture. Susan Weinkle, an assistant clinical professor of dermatology at the University of South Florida told Real Simple that “hyaluronic acid works by drawing in moisture to give your skin a smooth, and almost plumped-out appearance, making fine lines and wrinkles less prominent....