[Ingredient Highlight] AHAs pt.1
🌼 What it is?
•Alpha hydroxy acid
•a chemical exfoliant
•plants-derived acids
•Water soluble
> works on the surface of our skin
•ph: ~3,5
•Forms: (Treatment) toners, serum, cleanser, ...
🌼Different Types of AHAs
•Glycolic Acid
•Mandelic Acid
•Lactic Acid
•Tartaric Acid
•Malic Acid
🌼 How does it works?
•Softens and dissolves the intracellular cement ("glue between the cells")
•Exfoliates on the surface of our skin
🌼 Functions
•Clears and prevent acne
•Reduces redness & inflammation
•Decrease the appearance of large pores
•Fades pigmentation
•Reduces fine lines and wrinkles
•Anti inflammatory
•Even out your skin tone
•Promote collagen and blood flow
🌼 Compatible with:
•BHA
•Peptides
•Azelaic Acid
•Tranexamic Acid
•Ceramides
•Hyaluronic Acid
•Alpha Arbutin
🌼 Best for: All skin
AHAs are more gentle than BHAs.
🌼 Side effects
•Can be drying
•Can be irritating for you skin!
•Can cause purging
•Can cause break outs
•Can cause overexfoliating
🌼 How to use it?
•ALWAYS PATCH TEST!!!
• Introduce it slowly into your routine!
• And work your way up!
• Use it in you PM routine!
• Depends on your skin but 2-3 times a week should be fine
• Apply after cleansing & before moisturizer
• Apply it on your dry face
• Use it continuously
• Please wear SPF the next AM!!
In the next discussion I'm going to introduce you the different types of AHAs :)
Do you prefer AHAs or BHAs?
And any recommendations for the next ingredient highlight? ♡