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AHA, BHA, PHA Acids

How do AHAs and BHAs affect the skin?

AHA acid (alpha-hydroxy acid) and BHA acid (beta-hydroxy acid) are active acids and are currently one of the most popular and trendy ingredients for skin care. This is because they do an absolutely fantastic job of removing dead cells from the surface of the skin. They can be used separately, but are often combined in the same product to get the benefits of both. They are slightly different, and while AHA acid is water soluble, BHA acid is fat soluble. AHA acids are best for skin with dry areas that need to be refreshed. BHA acid, on the other hand, is great for oily skin because it narrows pores and dissolves sebum.

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Pyunkang Yul Calming Toner...
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Pyunkang Yul Calming Toner Pad - 70 pcs

BEST BEFORE 26.09.2024 Toner discs with a calming effect, help relieve inflammation and redness, have a mild exfoliating effect, which promotes skin renewal, making the dermis soft and silky. Toner pads gently remove dead skin particles and excess sebum that clog pores from the skin surface,...

Price €25.32
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Cosrx Propolis Honey...
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Cosrx Propolis Honey Overnight Mask - 60 ml

A night mask based on propolis extract, honey and royal jelly, will help to fully saturate the skin with nutrients, intensively moisturize and soften the skin, giving it a healthy glow and shine. The mask energizes the skin throughout the night, helps to strengthen its protective barrier and skin...

Price €22.88
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Pyunkang Yul Calming Deep...
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Pyunkang Yul Calming Deep Moisture Toner - 150 ml

Pyunkang Yul Calming Deep Moisture Toner is a moisturizing toner designed for daily use with a low pH index. Ideal for sensitive and problem skin, gently softens and moisturizes the skin, cares for pores and improves the texture of the skin's relief.

Price €15.50
SOME BY MI AHA.BHA.PHA.14...
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SOME BY MI AHA.BHA.PHA.14 DAYS Super Miracle Spot All Kill...

Some By Mi Super Miracle Spot All Kill Cream is a spot-on acne cream that instantly soothes inflammation and dries out pimples. It is recommended to use the cream pointwise, at the stage of the first inflammation. The product relieves redness, peeling and itching, soothes irritation and prevents...

Price €25.90
Some By Mi Super Matcha...
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Some By Mi Super Matcha Pore Clean Cleansing Gel - 100 ml

Some By Mi Super Matcha Pore Clean Cleansing Gel deeply cleanses the skin, effectively removing shine and excess sebum. Regulates the sebaceous glands, dissolves sebaceous plugs and removes impurities from the pores. The gel gently exfoliates the stratum corneum, improving microcirculation and...

Price €14.90
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Cosrx BHA Blackhead Power...
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Cosrx BHA Blackhead Power Liquid - 100 ml

COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid is an exfoliating serum. Contains 4% Betaine Salicylate, a natural exfoliant derived from plants. Dissolves impurities and debris from pores while clearing away dead skin cells. Also contains Hyaluronic Acid, Willow Bark Extract, and Niacinamide to hydrate and...

Price €23.50
COSRX AHA 7 Whitehead Power...
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COSRX AHA 7 Whitehead Power Liquid - 100 ml

COSRX AHA 7 Whitehead Power Liquid is an essence with a brightening effect for problem skin. The essence is aimed at combating enlarged pores. Provides pore tightening. The main active ingredients of COSRX AHA 7 Whitehead Power Liquid: hyaluronic acid, glycolic acid (AHA acid), niacinamide. The...

Price €21.50
Cosrx Refresh AHA BHA...
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Cosrx Refresh AHA BHA Vitamin C Daily Cream – 50 ml

The cream contains vitamin C, which has a pronounced antioxidant effect, effectively protects the skin from damage by ultraviolet radiation, initiates the production of its own collagen, helps to increase elasticity, firmness and hydration of the skin, helps to slow down the process of glycation...

Price €32.40
COSRX Two In One Poreless...
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COSRX Two In One Poreless Power Liquid - 100 ml

COSRX Two In One Poreless Power Liquid essence with salicylic acid, natural extracts of white willow bark and peppermint. The product effectively cleanses and tightens pores, evens out skin relief, controls sebum production and gives a very pleasant and comfortable cooling effect. The product is...

Price €23.50
COSRX Acne Pimple Master...
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COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patch - 24 pcs

COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patch extracts impurities and creates a protective barrier that shields blemishes from bacteria and viruses and prevents them from growing and spreading. The patches are made of a clear hydrocolloid material that feels like a hydrogel and adheres to skin very well. The...

Price €4.90
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MISSHA Mascure Peeling...
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MISSHA Mascure Peeling Solution Sheet Mask PHA - 28 ml

MISSHA Mascure Peeling Solution Sheet Mask PHA is designed to actively moisturize while gently renewing, firming, regenerating and anti-inflammatory. PHA is the key component of the mask. It is a mild acid that is suitable even for sensitive skin. It gives gentle exfoliation, moisturizes, has...

Price €2.80
Barr Centella Calming Gel...
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Barr Centella Calming Gel Cleanser - 120 ml

BEST BEFORE 23.06.2023 Barr Centella Calming Gel Cleanser gently cleanses the skin, exfoliating keratinized particles and removing all kinds of impurities, thanks to the new generation of acids. Plant extracts including Centella will help soothe and reduce inflammation, redness, moisture and...

Price €20.28
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Some By Mi AHA 10% Amino...
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Some By Mi AHA 10% Amino Peeling Ampoule - 30 g

Acid peeling ampoule with amino acids Some By Mi AHA 10% Amino Peeling Ampoule effectively and gently exfoliates dead skin cells, starts renewal processes and accelerates post-acne healing. Lightens unwanted pigmentation, improves skin firmness and elasticity. The ampoule actively stimulates...

Price €25.90
Some By Mi AHA BHA PHA 30...
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Some By Mi AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum Light - 50 ml

Some By Mi AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum Light. The serum effectively exfoliates dead cells of the epidermis and activates the renewal of the skin, accelerates the healing of inflammation and prevents their reappearance, fights redness, peeling and normalizes the production of sebum. The...

Price €23.90
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Some By Mi Cica Peptide...
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Some By Mi Cica Peptide Anti Hair Loss Shampoo - 285 ml

Shampoo against hair loss with Centella Some By Mi Cica Peptide Anti Hair Loss Shampoo restores and moisturizes the scalp, strengthens hair roots, promotes the formation of new hair follicles. Soothes and heals, nourishes damaged hair, making the hair structure denser and stronger.

Price €29.50
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How often can you use AHAs and BHAs?

How often you can use exfoliating acids also depends on the type of product and your skin type. Read on the product how often you are advised to use the product. Some products are mild enough for daily use, while others have a maximum limit of 1-4 days per week.

What should I do if my skin is irritated?

If you feel that your skin is irritated, red, or starting to flake, it may be over exfoliated. Then you should give your skin a break and choose gentle, soothing products. Feel free to choose a moisturizer with ceramides, which can help create a skin barrier, and try to keep your skin care routine as simple as possible while it recovers. It's also wise to avoid cleansing your skin more than necessary.

PHA Acids

PHA is an acronym for Poly Hydroxy Acids. Gluconolactone is a PHA acid that is often used in skin care. Because of its large molecules, it penetrates the skin more slowly than, for example, glycolic acid and is therefore softer. Just like the AHA acids, PHA binds moisture in the skin and is therefore particularly suitable for dry and sensitive skin.

LHA acids

LHA - lipohydroxy acid - is a derivative of salicylic acid and is therefore actually a BHA acid. LHA acids are also fat-soluble and therefore have the same use, but are said to be milder on the skin than BHAs.

Precautions When Using Acids

Some acids make your skin more sensitive to sunlight, especially glycolic acid. Therefore, you should limit your use of products with glycolic acid in the summer. Salicylic acid, on the other hand, does not make your skin more sensitive to the sun and can be used in summer. Either way, there is no reason to forego sunscreen-a good sunscreen is especially important when using acid exfoliants, mechanical scrubs or retinol to avoid sun damage. Fear of sun damage is also the reason many people choose to use exfoliating acids at night.