HOW TO EXFOLIATE | Chemical Exfoliation | How to Use Chemical Exfoliants Acne, Pores | NIPUN KAPUR

AHA, BHA, PHA: How to Use Chemical Exfoliants For Acne, Hyperpigmentation & Large Pores & More! How do you choose the right chemical exfoliant for your skin?

Chemical exfoliation is the use of chemicals to get rid of dead skin cells and impurities. It uses chemicals to exfoliate the skin gently and give it that brightening effect. Different chemicals target different concerns and skin types and these chemical exfoliants come in the forms of serums, lotions, creams and toners.

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There are three broad families of Chemical exfoliants.
AHA (alpha hydroxy acid)
BHA (Beta Hydroxy Acid)
PHA (poly hydroxy acids)

1:19 secs - Chemical exfoliants help in gently exfoliating your skin, this helps texture, dull ness, open pores and in some cases acne too.
1:50 secs - Challenges and issues with physical exfoliants like the St Ieves Apricot scrub.
3:05 secs - What are AHA (apha hydroxy acids) ? Lactic acid, Glycolic acid, mandelic acid.
3:29 secs what skin type should be using an AHA or Alpha Hydroxy acid.
3:41 - Anti aging benefits with Lactic Acid for Dry Skin
4:37 - AHA or alpha hysroxy acid for senstive skin would be mandelic acid
5:11 Secs - AHA for oily skin would by glycolic Acid
6:25 secs - what are Beta hydroxy acids or BHA ?
7:21 secs - BHA and PHA combination - Watermelon toner by Glow recipe



The above are broad names for the chemical exfoliants and below are the common names
AHA (alpha hydroxy acid such as lactic acid, glycolic acid and mandelic acid.
BHA (Beta Hydroxy Acid such as salicylic acid, or beta hydroxy acids or serums)
PHA (poly hydroxy acids plainly also called PHA.

Each of the above have different formulations and do different things. They also respond differently to varying skin types. Hence it is important to know your skin type and it is also important to which chemical exfoliant will work on your skin and skin goals.

In this video i explain how you can use the right chemical exfoliant for your skin type. If you want to understand how you can identify your skin type and create a skincare routine do watch this video linked below.
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