You must be familiar with the words aha and bha. Let us deconstruct further what they are!
aha and bha are alpha hydroxy and beta hydroxy acids. Don’t let the word ‘acid’ fool you :) Any compound which has a pH of <7 is considered acidic, even your skin is acidic. Acids aren’t harmful for the skin, in fact they are more compatible being closer in pH to the skin
Are acids the same as acid peels?
Peels is the solution/ process of application of acids and acids are the main ingredients in the peels. Peels are called so because of the exfoliation/ peeling of the dead skin cells. It is not necessary that peeling needs to be visible to the naked eye as a literal layer peeling, it can happen microscopically as well depending on the type of acid and the concentration of acid used.
How do they work on your skin?
Acids loosen the bonds of the dead cells and exfoliate them off the skin to reveal a brighter and fresher skin. Depending on the type of acid, apart from exfoliating, they also have brightening, hydrating and anti aging properties
What are different types of acids?
There are various acids - Alpha hydroxy Acids (AHA), Beta Hydroxy acid (BHA), Poly hydroxy acid (PHA), Lipo hydroxy acid (LHA)
? What skin problems do they treat?
Depending on the type of acid, they can treat various skin problems such as acne, hyper pigmentation, uneven skin tone, acne, pores, blackheads & whiteheads, wrinkles and fine lines, dry and dull skin
