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What is AHA? Alpha Hydroxy Acid
You might have heard of AHA ( Alpha Hydroxy Acid) or BHA (Beta Hydroxy Acid).
These acids are chemical exfoliants which everybody should incorporate into their skincare routine.
In this blog post we focus only on AHAs.
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AHA are water soluble so its working only surface of skin.
You can find AHAs products like:
- Cleansers
- Toners
- Moisturizers
- Masks
- Peels
AHA purpose is to exfoliate the skin by removing dead skin cells and soothing the texture of the skin.
AHAs that are commonly used in skincare products:
- Lactic acid
- Glycolic acid – from sugar cane
- Citric acid – from citrus fruits like lemon
- Hydroxycaprylic acid – from animals
- Hydroxycaproic acid – from royal jelly
- Salicylic acid
- Malic acid – from fruits
- Tartaric acid – from grapes
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These chemical exfoliants are excellent for your skin but some of acids could cause irritation. Lactic and glycolic acid are the least irritating so if you have sensitive skin – you might like to incorporate these acids into your skincare routine. To reduce irritation – try using AHA product once a week.
AHAs are used to exfoliate the skin but they can also help :
- Prevent breakouts
- Brighten your skin
- Smoothing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
- Promote collagen production
- Make your other product absorption. better
- Fade scars and discoloration
- Cleaning the pores
AHAs are easy to use. Find AHA product you like, it could be a toner, serum, cream or mask. For the best results – use AHA product twice a week.
Remember to use sunscreen since AHAs make your skin more sensitive to UV rays.
AHA are excellent exfoliators since they are one of the most-researched skin care products but you need to find out right acid according to your skin type and skin goals.
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