What are aha and bha

AHA and BHA: The Golden Key to Healthy, Beautiful Skin

In the modern skincare world, chemical exfoliation has become an indispensable part of the skin care routine.

In the past, many people only knew about physical exfoliation methods using scrubs or gels. peel, now, the appearance of active ingredients such as AHA and BHA has created a revolution that helps the skin regenerate without causing mechanical damage.

So what is AHA? How does BHA work? How to use properly? Let's Dr Nguyen Giap explore in detail in this article.

What is AHA? Benefits of AHA for the skin

Concept of AHA

AHA, or Alpha Hydroxy Acid, is a group of naturally occurring acids found in fruits, milk, and sugar cane. This type of acid is water-soluble and works primarily on the surface of the skin.

AHA includes many types such as Glycolic Acid (from sugar cane), Lactic Acid (from milk), Mandelic Acid (from bitter almonds), Citric Acid (from oranges, lemons) and Malic Acid (from apples). Of which, Glycolic Acid and Lactic Acid are the two most common forms in skin care products today.

The main use of AHA

• Exfoliate gentle: AHA help break the link between the dead skin cells, accelerate the process of peeling, natural bring back the skin brighter and smoother.
• Improve hyperpigmentation: Thanks to the ability to remove the stratum corneum old AHA helps reduce dark pigmentation, freckle, improve skin dull.
• Provides moisture and smoothes the skin: Lactic Acid, a form of AHA, has good moisturizing properties, helps the skin plumper and softer.
• Support acne treatment: hidden By cleaning the surface of the skin and promotes the regeneration process, AHA helps to reduce acne condition li ti and blackheads.

Who should use AHA?

1. AHA matching people with lane dry skinlifeless or are experiencing intensive pigmentation, dull color.
2. If you desire an evenly colored skin, stretch glossy and smooth, AHA is option worth considering.

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What is BHA? Why is BHA the “savior” of oily, acne-prone skin?

Definition of BHA

BHA, or Beta Hydroxy Acid, is an oil-soluble acid.

The most common BHA ingredient in cosmetics is Salicylic Acid, extracted from willow bark and wintergreen oil.

Benefits of BHA for the skin

• Deep clean pores: Because soluble in oil, BHA easily penetrate into the hair follicle, dissolve sebum and remove dirt buildup.
• Control excess oil, reduce acne inflammation: Thanks to its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, BHA is very effective in treating acne, blackheads, hidden acne and minimizing pores.

• Exfoliate gently: like AHA, BHA also has the effect of removing dead cells, but primarily works deep within the skin.

Who should use BHA?

1. BHA, skin fit oil combination skin angel oil or skin prone to acne.
2. If you are having problems about clogged clogged pores, blackheads or acne inflammation, BHA may be the optimal solution to help the skin ventilated and clean better.

Comparing AHA and BHA: choose whichever suits you?

AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acid) and BHA (Beta Hydroxy Acid) are components scrubs popular chemical in the skin care products.

However, they differ in the mechanism of action, object, use and specific use.

🔹 When should select AHA?

• If you have dry skin, dull color or the appearance of signs of aging such as wrinkles, grainy leather.
• If you want to brighten skin, reduce dark pigmentation and improve skin texture.

🔹 When should select BHA?

• If you oily,, prone to acne, blackheads, acne or enlarged pores.
• If you need sebum control and deep cleansing inside the pore.

How to use AHA and BHA properly to achieve maximum efficiency

To avail maximum benefits of AHA and BHA that does not cause irritation, you need to use properly follow the instructions below:

Frequency of use

• Beginners: Use 2-3 times/week, then you can gradually increase if the skin is adapting well.
• Sensitive skin: Should choose low concentrations (AHA 5-8%, BHA 0.5-1%) to avoid irritation and get started with the frequency more sparse.
• The skin was familiar with AHA/BHA: can be used daily if the skin tolerates.

Incorporating AHA and BHA

• Use alternating: AHA in the morning, BHA in the evening to avoid overloading the skin.
• Use by date: If the skin is sensitive, can alternately AHA and BHA on a different date.
• Do not combine with retinol: AHA, BHA and retinol is the active chemicals can cause irritation, should familiarize each component before combining.

The important note when using

• Always use sunscreen with index of spf fit: AHA and BHA makes the skin more sensitive to sunlight, if not to protect the skin thoroughly, the skin can damage and darkening pigmentation.
• No abuse: excessive Use can cause dry skin, irritation, peeling or make the skin more fragile.
• Listen to skin: If you see red skin, burning, itching, or peeling excessive, reduce frequency of use.

The product contains AHA/BHA popular today

Here are some products AHA and BHA popular, is highly effective:

AHA (in accordance with dry skin, signs of aging)

• The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution: rose Water contains Glycolic Acid to help exfoliate gently brighten the skin.
• Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel: formula gently helps to smooth the skin's surface improve white leather and textures face skin.
• Obagi Clinical Kinetin+ Exfoliating Lotion: skin care products combination exfoliate gently, in accordance with sensitive skin.

BHA (Suitable for oily, acne prone skin)

• Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant: One of the products BHA most popular help deep clean pores and reduce acne.
• Cosrx BHA Blackhead Power Liquid: BHA liquid helps to control excess oil, reduces blackheads.
• The Inkey List Beta Hydroxy Acid: the product contains 2% BHA helps unclog pores and reduce inflammation effectively.

Conclusion

AHA and BHA are both powerful active ingredients that provide a wide range of benefits for the skin. Choosing the right product and using it correctly will help you achieve healthy, smooth, and radiant skin.

Start with a low concentration, be patient and monitor your skin's reaction, and always remember to protect your skin with sunscreen. Beautiful skin is not only the result of good products but also comes from scientific and proper care.

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