BHA: Your Skin’s Best Friend for Clarity and Glow
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Time to read 3 min
Salicylic Acid: Known for its exfoliating and anti-acne superpowers.
Deep Cleansing: Penetrates pores to clear breakouts, congestion, and blackheads.
Youthful Renewal: Helps skin shed old cells, revealing a fresh, youthful glow.
Optimal pH: Works best in leave-on formulas with a pH between 3-4.
BHA, or Beta Hydroxy Acid, is more commonly known as salicylic acid. This powerhouse ingredient is a desmolytic agent, meaning it dissolves the bonds holding dead cells to your skin’s surface. Because it’s oil-soluble, BHA can penetrate deep into pores to exfoliate from the inside out, making it a superstar for reducing breakouts, including blackheads and whiteheads.
Recognized by the FDA for its effectiveness against acne, salicylic acid works wonders at concentrations of 0.5-2%. But BHA isn’t just for acne-prone skin—it’s a versatile hero that exfoliates, brightens, and smooths all skin types. By gently shedding dead skin cells, BHA reveals a brighter, more even skin tone and reduces visible signs of aging.
Unlike harsh physical exfoliants, salicylic acid hydrates and soothes, leaving skin soft and calm. It’s most effective as a leave-on treatment, working its magic within the ideal pH range of 3-4. While rinse-off cleansers with BHA may not provide the same exfoliation benefits due to brief contact time and higher pH, they can still offer skin-calming benefits.
Sensitive Skin:
Gentle Exfoliation: Smooths skin without irritation.
Anti-inflammatory: Calms redness and soothes sensitive skin.
Acne-Prone Skin:
Deep Cleansing: Penetrates pores to clear breakouts and prevent new ones.
Non-comedogenic: Keeps pores clear to reduce the risk of acne.
Dry Skin:
Hydrating Exfoliation: Removes dead cells while hydrating.
Brightening: Reveals fresh, radiant skin.
Oily Skin:
Oil Control: Balances oil production and minimizes shine.
Pore Refining: Clears and tightens pores for a smoother look.
Generally safe for all skin types, but always start with lower concentrations if you have sensitive skin.
Rarely, some individuals might experience minor irritation or dryness.
BHA has become a skincare staple for its outstanding exfoliating, anti-inflammatory, and pore-clearing properties. It’s perfect for addressing a variety of skin concerns, from acne to dullness, and is safe for all skin tones and ethnicities.
At Revoderm, we harness the potent powers of BHA to create effective, luxurious skincare products. Our formulations utilize salicylic acid’s exfoliating and soothing capabilities to clear pores, smooth skin, and reveal a fresh, glowing complexion. By combining BHA with other high-quality ingredients, we ensure our products are effective and gentle enough for all skin types.
Hydrating Lip Balm with BHA and Cocoa Butter: Combines the exfoliating power of BHA with the nourishing benefits of cocoa butter to keep your lips smooth and hydrated.
Salicylic Acid Acne Beta Cleanser: Utilizes BHA to deeply cleanse pores, reduce breakouts, and leave skin feeling fresh and clear.
Hydrocolloid Clear Pimple Patches: Harnesses the acne-fighting power of BHA to target and heal breakouts quickly and effectively.
Absolutely! Acne is one of the top concerns our customers have online or in our clinic. Our specialists and dermatologist will help with a customized online consult and treatment plan.
Our private consults can help with acne, anti-aging, hyperpigmentation, sun damage, rosacea, and hair loss. If you suspect you have another issue, contact your local dermatologist.
We get it–you invested your time and money on your current skincare routine. However, in order for us to fulfill our promise to you and help you achieve your best skin possible, you must follow our recommendations, which includes products, routine, and prescriptions. We want to make sure everything you’re putting on your skin is working for, and not against, you.
Definitely! Revoderm formulas are all medical-grade and developed by a dermatologist, which means they work in harmony with Rx products. (You can’t say the same for random OTC/department store skincare.)