The Skin-Boosting AHA Formulas You Need

You’ve probably been reading about skin exfoliants, but what’s the difference between AHA vs BHA? AHA stands for alpha hydroxy acid, or to make it simple, it’s the type of chemical exfoliant that will remove the top layer of your skin. Unlike BHAs, AHAs will not penetrate into your pores but stay on the surface. For those with more sensitive skin or shallow imperfections, this is the type of exfoliants you’d want to go for. When shopping for AHA exfoliants, you want to lean towards products that contain acids like glycolic acid or lactic acid, they will work to exfoliate the skin and get rid of discolouration and pigmentation.

How often should I use AHAs?

While AHAs are a gentler form of chemical exfoliants than BHAs, we do recommend only using it 2-3 times a week, or every other day. To ensure your skin barrier stays healthy and you don’t over strip the skin, it’s better to give your skin a day to or two to recover after exfoliating.

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