On the market today there are 2 types: chemical and physical exfoliants.
Why should exfoliate?
New cells are formed from below the skin.
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However, our skin does not completely remove dead cells on its own.
Types of chemical exfoliants
1. AHA
AHA is the acronym for Alpha Hydroxy Acid.
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AHA is a water-soluble acid.
2. BHA
BHA stands for Beta Hydroxy Acid.
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BHA is an oil-soluble acid.
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Why choose chemical exfoliation?
Basically, chemical exfoliation will be gentler than mechanical methods.
1. Uses of AHA
According to Smooth Blogger, AHA will be suitable for people with dry and aging skin.
According to Happy Skin, AHA has many different uses depending on the concentration in the product.
2. Uses of BHA
According to Happy Skin, Salicylic acid in BHA is derived from Acetylsalicylic acid, also known as Aspirin.
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According to Môn Blogger, because of its oil-soluble properties, BHA is very suitable for oily skin.