What is the difference between AHA’s and BHA’s?
AHA’s or Alpha-Hydroxy Acids are extracted from nature, and often referred to as fruit acids. Citrus acids are extracted from citrus, malic acid from apples, Glycolic acids from sugar cane, lactic acids are from milk, and tartaric acids are from grapes. AHA’s are used in skin care treatments to speed up the removal of dead skin cells from the top lair of the skin. The skin is smoother and can better accept the moisturizing affects of the products used in a good skin care regimen. BHA’s , Beta-Hydroxy Acids also known as salicylic acid is a derivative of aspirin. BHA’s are often used to treat acne as it clears the skin and is thought to penetrate more deeply than AHA products. BHA’s also have anti-inflammatory properties that also benefit acne prone skin.
