AHA VS BHA Alpha Hydroxy Acids or also known as AHAs are water soluble. This means they can’t penetrate through the skins natural oils. Instead, they work on the uppermost layers of the skin. Removing dead skin cells to reveal the fresh, new healthy cells underneath. A few common AHAs are Lactic, Glycolic, Mandelic, Citric, and Malic. Beta Hydroxy Acids or also known as BHAs are oil soluble. This means they can penetrate through sebaceous glands (oil glands). They penetrate even deeper below…