Exfoliating Acids for Your Skin Type #shorts

[ADashOfChaos]

I feel like PHAs- poly hydroxy acids- don’t get enough love. They’re like the underrated cousin of AHAs and BHAs. And they’re so cool imo! They’re gentle exfoliants composed of glucose (simple sugar) derivatives- meaning they’re less irritating, and a great option for sensitive skin. And they’re chemical structure is much bigger than AHAs and BHAs- meaning they can’t penetrate past the surface level of the skin, making them a good exfoliating option for routines with retinols and vitamin c when layered properly.
(Disclaimer: not a dermatologist, just a chemistry geek with sensitive skin)

[Lily-wttu]

Thank you! I was just thinking about incorporating exfoliation in my skincare routine

[Frinxmodi]

Wish I had known this before I spend money on salycilic acid.. did not notice any difference even after using the entire bottle.. loving glycolic acid!!

[omittapir]

Thanks doc! You are one of the cutest dermatologists on YouTube. I just love your positive vibes when you explain all the great skin stuffs and some of your actions like clicking your tongue with the hand gesture makes me smile. All your subscribers will agree with me I'm positive.
Keep up your cute attitude with your great knowledge to help us.

[Carol._.-_-]

As a person with oily and acne prone skin my face works well with glycolic acid than salicylic acid. Salicylic acid makes me secrete more oil than usual.

[psychodahlia_]

I'm combination skin and dang my skin just loved bha- to be specific, the bottle you used there. Lol. Paula's choice.

[Here_shegoes]

You're a beauty! Salicylic works for me! Been breaking out for the past 4 years

[sahrmalik]

I love her personality loool. Literally she just has such a cool aura about her. Also for the acne advice have learnt so much from her channel! 👍

[bblgumkid]

Will you please do a video on pH levels in acids and chemical peels ❤ tia! Love your content

[ivyvill]

Im using glycolic acid on my armpits. Day 1 of using, i already noticed the effect. 1 week into using it, i dont smell anything, no need for deodorant. Only using 3x per week. Amazing!

[SeamusLeGris]

Do a video for neurodivergent or depressed girlies who struggle deeply with doing the routine 7 days a week. Ex/ bad mental health day, what the BARE MINIMUM we should do?

[piki]

I thank you for introducing me to chemical exfoliating acids.

[bhargavipba]

I am using Glycolic acid once a week since i have dry skin in winter months. Though i occasionally do use Salicylic acid facewash and it helps reduce those occasional bumps on my face. Though, if you have dry skin, i wouldn't recommend using Salicylic acid facewash everyday. Once every 2 weeks is enough.

[saintetienne]

I use BOTH - and is the GOAT of skin care next to Retin A ... i cycle BHA and AHA for a clean, clean skin

[GardengalAAA]

My best friend would use Oxy10 on her face when we were teenagers. I tried in once and my face three days later was a red hot mess!! I can’t do salycilic acid but I’m in love with Glycolic acid (L’Oréal revitalift 10% glycolic acid) … I put it on at night and use Elf night cream over it and by morning my face is baby smooth. I didn’t use anything “acid” for years because of my experience with salycilic acid but after watching on of your shorts re: glycolic acid I decided to try it and I couldn’t be happier! Note: I have VERY sensitive skin.

[deborahmiller]

I’m so happy that I found your channel…I have learned so much by watching your videos and it upsets me that they would add salicylic acid to serums for mature skin…because of you I steer completely clear from them because at my age (70) I do not need something for oily skin, that will ONLY deplete my already struggling skin structure!

[lehw]

THANK YOU!! AHA-BHA always confuse me. You explained and summed it up pretty well

[denisabethea]

Love your minimalistic makeup- you look great! Thanks for sharing info about acids. What is the color on your lips? Gorgeous but natural 😍

[chariotsx]

Can you share some AHA and BHA products that you recommend for sensitive skin? I have sensitive skin that reacts to almost everything (plus many products dry out my skin for some reason), so I need gentle products that don’t contain irritating ingredients like hyaluronic acid.

[HayleyMasonMakeup]

You share the best tips! I always learn so much!!