They have the power to flatten pimples, fade blemishes, erase fine lines and provide hydration and a healthy glow – almost instantly!

By removing dead cells from the surface of your skin, the acids also pave the way for your next products, helping them perform better!

The 2 main types of acids are AHA’s and BHA’s

They are 2 different groups of acids:

• AHA stands for alpha-hydroxy acid. AHAs are derived from sugar cane or other plant sources, so they are often referred to as fruit acids. Among the AHAs is glycolic acid, which, being the smallest of the AHAs, comes from sugar cane and is the most widely used type in skin care products.AHAs are generally recommended for normal to dry, sun-damaged skin, thanks to their ability to boost natural moisturizing factors. AHAs have many benefits and target all areas of the skin, both the outer layer (epidermis) and the deep layer (dermis). On the skin, AHAs have an exfoliating effect, increasing the shedding of dead skin cells that accumulate on the surface.

• BHA stands for beta-hydroxy acid. That popular anti-acne ingredient, salicylic acid? Yes, this is BHA. BHAs are organic carboxylic acids that work on the surface of the skin and deep within the pore. They are fat-soluble so ideal for normal to oily skin that is prone to acne breakouts, blemishes and visible pores.Salicylic acid also has an improved ability to penetrate pores. It’s also known to fight bacteria and can be used to treat calluses and other areas of dry skin, in a similar way to what AHAs do – by loosening dead skin cells from each other – but salicylic acid penetrates deeper.