Skin Care FAQ 14: What is the difference between AHAs and BHAs?
AHAs or Alpha-Hydroxy Acids are extracted from nature, and often referred to as fruit acids. Citrus acids are extracted from citrus, malic acid from apples, glycolic acids from sugar cane, lactic acids are from milk, and tartaric acids are from grapes. AHAs are used in skin care treatments to speed up the removal of dead skin cells from the top layer of the skin. BHAs , Beta-Hydroxy Acids also known as salicylic acid is a derivative of aspirin. BHAs are often used to treat acne as it clears the skin. BHAs also have anti-inflammatory properties that also benefit acne prone skin.
