What do you need to consider when choosing AHA for daily use?Updated a year ago
Your go-to AHA shouldn’t be too harsh, especially if it’s your first time using this ingredient, or if you’ve over-exfoliated with it in the past.
Opt for a 5% to 10% formula, and make sure the pH is between 3.5 and 4. Any higher and it won’t be effective, while any lower and it won’t be gentle. Stay away from brands that don’t disclose this important information!
We’ve tailor-made our Double Alpha Hydroxy Cleanser to provide the right level of exfoliation across skin types. It has a pH of 4, which is at the perfect cusp of being as gentle as possible while still allowing the AHAs to do their job.
Because it’s formulated as a cleanser, those with sensitive skin can use it for short “contact therapy” to get a mild exfoliation without pushing their skin too hard.
The viscous gel formula isn’t too watery or surfactant-heavy, but it rinses away with ease. You can even achieve a dramatic exfoliation by using it just like a peel a few times a week.