✨ Core Benefits
- Exfoliates without stinging
- Increases barrier antioxidant power
- Completely un-irritating
What exactly is it?
PHAs are the absolute gentlest class of chemical acids. While structurally similar to AHAs, their physical molecular size is absolutely massive. Because they are so incredibly large, they physically cannot penetrate below the very top layer of the human skin, ensuring zero nerve irritation.
How it helps Teen Skin
If a teen is suffering from terrible severe Rosacea or a completely destroyed, burning skin barrier but desperately still needs to exfoliate away flaky dead skin, PHAs are literally the only chemical acid approved by dermatologists as safe to use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: AHA, BHA, or PHA?
BHA cleans deep inside the pore for acne. AHA brightens the dark surface. PHA exfoliates purely the surface but only for incredibly sensitive, easily burned individuals.
Do I still realistically need SPF with PHA?
Fortunately, massive clinical studies prove PHAs do not intrinsically increase photosensitivity to the sun like dangerous AHAs do. However, you should still wear daily SPF regardless.