Beauty Tips For Body Care
The BHA wiki is up, replacing the old chemical exfoliants wiki. It’s about time AHAs & BHAs got their own separate pages :)This is part of the big sidebar update - each week a new wiki page will go live and we’ll have a discussion post like this one to go over the research, talk about the ingredient, and give feedback on the wiki page! Click here if you want to check out the post schedule.Some general advice: don't go on a random shopping spree and burn your face off, you might already have a good routine going that just needs more time! Do introduce products 2 weeks apart and patch test before you use it on your whole face.Keep in mind that there are no magic ingredients - BHAs are awesome, but your overall routine is most important. Remember: ymmv!We've also added a brand new wiki page for pH dependence! This way we can get into pH a bit more without taking up a huge portion of the individual ingredient wikis :) BHAs - click here!BHAs (beta hydroxy acids) are great chemical exfoliants that can address a wide range of skin concerns. BHAs ‘degunk’ the stuff in pores, which - even though it sounds pretty gross - can be helpful for your skin! But be sure to go slow - BHAs can be drying! EffectsTreats acne 1-4Can help control oil, which means it’s a good choice for oily skin! 5However, that doesn’t mean that people with dry skin can’t use BHAs - just that they should be extra prepared before using one!Can help treat blackheads and sebaceous filaments How to useStart slow! Since BHAs can be drying, it’s important to introduce them carefully into your routine. Avoid using BHAs in a routine with too many other potentially irritating ingredients (benzoyl peroxide, AHAs, retinoids, etc.) and above all, listen to your skin!Start by using the product twice a week, then slowly increase the frequency based on how your skin feels. If you experience irritation, cut down on how often you use it. You may end up using your BHA only once or twice a week, and that’s totally okay!Since BHAs are actives, it’s helpful to give them some time to absorb before applying your next product (i.e. serum, moisturizer, etc.) How to reduce irritationBHAs can be pretty drying! Some ways to combat dryness and irritation include:have a solid basic routine in place before using BHAs (check out the ScA routine for an example!) This should include moisturizing twice a day!use additional moisturizing products, like hydrating toners, oils, and vaselineuse BHAs at a frequency that works for youif you experience irritation or stinging (or if other products start stinging that shouldn’t, like your moisturizer!), you should cut back on how often you use your BHAdon't use too many other actives while using BHAs‘too many’ is entirely dependent on your skin and the products you use, but it’s good to be extra careful when using multiple actives! Try to break them up as much as possible (i.e. AM/PM, alternating days, etc.)if you have sensitive skin, you may prefer BHAs that use betaine salicylate (rather than the more common salicylic acid) as they may be less irritating Routine orderWhen you use your BHA is dependent on the product. BHAs tend to come early on in your routine - after cleansing, before your moisturizer (unless the BHA is in your moisturizer, of course!)Since BHAs are actives that are usually formulated at a low pH, you may want to wait a few minutes before applying your next product (i.e. serum, moisturizer, etc.) This gives them some time to work at their optimal pH, and gives them some time to absorb!For more details on when to use BHAs, check out the Routine Order wiki. A note on pHWhile the pH of a product isn’t something the average consumer needs to worry about (most products are formulated so that they work!), it’s worth noting that BHAs are pH dependent - meaning that they work best in a specific pH range.This means that you may want to give your BHA some time to absorb before moving on to your next product, and (if consistency allows!) you may want to try to use it early on in your routine.For more information on how pH plays a role for BHAs, check out the pH dependence wiki! Product recommendationsSee our Holy Grail BHA recommendations:Holy Grail BHA Post 2018Holy Grail Chemical Exfoliants Post 2017Holy Grail Chemical Exfoliants Post 2016 GuideAcontains short-chain alcohol (drying alcohol)EOcontains essential oilsFcontains (synthetic) fragrance CosRx BHA Liquid (4% betaine salicylate)Paula's Choice BHAs (1%, 2%, 4%, and 9% SA)ZAPZYT Acne Wash (2% SA)Stridex Maximum Strength Pads aka 'Stridex in the Red Box' (2% SA) (F)Garden of Wisdom 2% Salicylic Acid Serum and Toner (2% SA)Silk Naturals BHA Toner (2% SA)The Ordinary 2% Salicylic Acid (2% SA)Neutrogena Visibly Clear Spot Stress Control Ultra-Light Spot Treatment Moisturiser (2% SA) (F)Bravura London 2% Salicylic Acid Peel (2% SA)MUAC 8% Salicylic Acid Serum (8% SA) (A) (for weekly use) Information on chemical peelsChemical peels are for experienced users only. Do not use a chemical peel unless you have extensive experience with lower percentage chemical exfoliants.Note: some companies call low percentage daily exfoliants 'peels' - don't worry about those! We are talking about products from about 15% and up, with a very low pH ~2, that are intended to be rinsed off after a few minutes.Chemical peels have a higher concentration of the active ingredient(s) along with a lower pH, making them much, much stronger than daily leave-on products. This comes with a risk of unintended side effects such as excessive irritation, peeling, burning, redness, dryness, hyperpigmentation, and scarring. Proceed with caution.For more information, check out our chemical peel wiki. ResourcesIngredient Spotlight: Hydroxy Acids - The Acid QueenAHAs vs BHAs - Lab MuffinRecognizing and treating overexfoliation - Fifty Shades of SnailEvaluating your routine: hydroxy acids by u/JoanofSarcasmEuropean AHA and BHA compilation by u/sarasa3Why does pH matter for AHAs & BHAs? & Free acid value calculator - Lab Muffin Contributorsu/-punctum-u/sharknado1234We're very thankful for their help in the BHA Research Thread!! Sources Our discussion questions:Did you learn anything new about BHAs?What are your own experiences with this ingredient?How does the wiki page look? Any suggestions? Please join us next week, when we'll discuss retinoids!If you'd like to be kept up to date on what happens in the sub, you can subscribe here to be notified of new wiki threads, Fireside Chat threads, and/or official Meta posts. 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