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AHAs are a group of acids that are often found in fruit, sour milk, sugar and other products processed through bio-fermentation. Types of AHA's typically used in chemical peels for skin are:
Glycolic acid - derived from sugar canes (most popular)
Lactic acid - derived from milk
Malic acid - derived from apples and pears
Citric acid - derived oranges and lemons
Tartaric acid - derived from grapes
AHAs are the mildest of the chemical peel formulas and produce light skin peels.
It work mainly as an exfoliant. They cause the cells of the skin (epidermis) to become "unglued", degrading the lipids that hold the most outer layer of dead skin cells to slough off, making room for re-growth of smoother, brighter and younger-looking, new skin. In addition AHAs stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, which provides greater strength and protect these skin cells. The result is skin that is smooth in appearance and texture.
Glycolic Acid Chemical Peel
Glycolic Acid is generally regarded to be the most active and beneficial of the Alpha-Hydroxy-Acids (AHA) in skin care. Once applied, glycolic acid reacts with the outer layer of skin (epidermal) cells, weakening the binding properties of the lipids (the 'glue') that hold the dead cells together. This is the mechanism that allows the damaged outer skin layer to "peel" off to reveal the underlying new skin cells, thus giving your skin an even, untarnished texture. In addition, glycolic acid can penetrate into the new skin cell's membrane, stimulating them to generate collagen and elastic fibers that improves and strengthens
What are Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHAs) ?
Beta hydroxy acids (BHAs) are simple organic fruit acids that can be found naturally or synthesized. There are closely related to alpha hydroxy acids (AHA) but differ slightly in their molecular structure and mode of action. BHA ingredients may be listed as:
Salicylic acid ( most popular)
Salicylate, Sodium salicylate
Willow extract
Beta hydroxybutanoic acid
Tropic acid,Trethocanic acid
Salicylic acid Peel
a common beta hydroxy acid, has been used for treating acne for decades. In fact, acne treatment remains the primary use for beta hydroxy acids. Its effect on the epidermis and upper dermis are similar to those of Retin-A, but with less irritation. It is soluble in oil and can exfoliate oily skin areas, even within oil-rich pores. Therefore, it has a beneficial effect on acne, pigmentary disturbances, and sun damaged skin. Because it does exfoliate, it has recently been added to formulations for chemical skin peel(s). Beta Chemical peels can truly retexturize the skin.
Combination Peel
AHAs and BHAs combined
More recently, BHAs, or a combination of AHAs and BHAs, have appeared as ingredients in these skin care products. While both AHAs and BHAs are act as exfoliants, it has been claimed that BHAs are effective in reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and improving overall skin texture, without the occasional irritation associated with the use of AHAs. BHAs is believed to penetrate the skin more deeply than AHAs, and is more gentler. |
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