Hello

So recently I noticed or started realizing people using acids in their skincare routine. When I first heard the word acid my first thought was it’s going to melt my face or burn my face, but it is not. I had to research this acid skincare item before I decide to introduce any to my face what are AHA’s and BHA’s?

They are glycolic acid, mandelic acid, malic acid, Tartaric acid, lactic acid

BHA’s (beta-hydroxy acids) are oil-soluble and can get deeper into the pores used for acne-prone skin and sun damage. Designed for daily use, calm down inflammation

They are salicylic acid,citric acid

• Both AHA/BHA act to unglue the bonds holding dull skin, dead skin on the face.
• Use AHA/BHA on alternating days.
• Don’t layer AHA/BHA on top of one another can cause dryness and irritation.
• Alternate products by using one type in the morning and the other in night time routine.

RETINOL

• Also known as vitamin A
• promotes skin turnover
• improves appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, uneven skin tone,dark spots and acne.
• It is extremely irritating can exacerbate dryness
• Make sure to moisturize after
• Use SPF

DON’T mix with vitamin C, Benzoyl peroxide, aha/bha

AHA/BHA PEELING SOLUTION

• Exfoliant
• reduces pore congestion
• Use in the PM
• Use on clean dry skin
• If you are starting out only leave it for 3-5 minutes
• Avoid using other acids like arscobic and retinol
• Follow peel with hydrating, soothing, moisturizing gentle products
• safe to use hyaluronic acid 2% +B5 and rosehip oil
• Use SPF

DON’T leave for more than 10 minutes

GLYCOLIC ACID

• Removes dead cells
• Fades marks
• Brightens skin
• Improves skin tone

DON’T use with salicylic acid

NIACINAMIDE

• Also known as vitamin B3
• Anti-inflammatory
• Controls sebum production and minimizes the appearance of pores
• Brightens skin and evens out discoloration

DON’T mix with vitamin C

HYALURONIC ACID

• Hydrating and anti-aging
• Antioxidant
• Calms sensitive skin.

AHA/BHA’s cause sun sensitivity ALWAYS wear SPF