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Exfoliant

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Exfoliant, Beta Hydroxy Acid, Polyhydroxy Acid, Mechanical Exfoliant

  • See Also
  1. Keratolytic
  2. Alpha Hydroxy Acid
  • Indications
  1. Removal of Dead Skin Cells
    1. Dry, sun-damaged, or Aging Skin (AHA)
    2. Oily, acne-prone skin (BHA)
    3. Sensitive skin rehydration (PHA, AHA)
  • Types
  • Chemical Exfoliant
  1. Alpha-Hydroxy Acids (AHA)
    1. Glycolic Acid
    2. Topical Lactic Acid (Ammonium Lactate)
    3. Mandelic acid
  2. Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHA)
    1. Salicylic acid
  3. Polyhydroxy Acids (PHA)
    1. Gluconolactone
    2. Lactobionic acid
  • Types
  • Mechanical Exfoliant
  1. Scrubs
  2. Loofah pads
  3. Brushes