You may know about AHAs and BHAs, but what about PHAs?
Author:Jessica L. YarbroughPublish date:May 1, 2019Updated onApr 30, 2019Welcome to our series "Buzzy Beauty Ingredient of the Moment," the premise of which is pretty self-explanatory: In each installment, we'll explore an ingredient that's currently trending in the industry, springing up in a variety of different products lining the beauty aisle. We'll consult experts to find out about the science behind it — and why it's having a major moment right now.
The specialty of each particular hydroxy acid depends on its unique chemical makeup. As smaller, oil-soluble molecules, BHAs can travel deep into pores to shake up any clogged sebum — that's what makes salicylic acid products such effective spot treatments. AHAs are water-soluble, so they do most of their work on the outer layers of the skin. You typically find them in liquid exfoliators, like Biologique Recherche Lotion P50 and Pixi Glow Tonic .
PHAs are also humectants, meaning they pull water molecules into the pores. "This allows for better moisturization than AHAs," says Dr. Moy.Buzzy Beauty Ingredient of the Moment: Dragon's BloodThe combination of exfoliation and hydration is pretty much unheard of in the ingredient realm, but the magic doesn't stop there. This particular hydroxy acid also stimulates epidermal growth and can "improve skin barrier function," according to Dr. Lens.
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