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Provide feedback and additional information to the following discussion and topic, One of the main topics that were discussed this week were acids and bases. Acids when dissolved in water provide a Hydrogen ion, contrary to a base, which is a substance that reacts with the acid in aqueous solutions to form H2O (Bauer et al., 2019). We also discussed how to distinguish acidic and basic solutions based on the Ph scale. A common solution that I use every night before bed from a brand called The Ordinary is, Lactic Acid 10% + AH. The chemical formula for Lactic Acid is C2H6O3. Lactic acid at ten percent has a Ph ranging from 3.6-3.8 meaning it can safely be used and is not harsh on the skin. It is a subtle skin exfoliant that aids in reducing skin inflammation and is ani-aging. It may work brilliantly for some individuals but for those who have sensitive skin, it can cause harm. In addition to skin benefits, this solution is used in the process of food fermentation due to its low Ph. It acts as a preservative to maintain the stability of foods.