We all need it; we all want it, soft and smooth skin, that is. A sure way to do this is by adding exfoliation into your skincare routine. The removal of drab and dead buildup and skin cells will help prevent blemishes and improve your skin texture, giving you that dewy and radiant look. The perfect way to add exfoliation to your daily skincare regime is with a good Alpha Hydroxy Acid Moisturizer. 

Have you ever noticed that Alpha Hydroxy Acids or AHA's have an extensive checklist of skin care advantages? You can thank the exfoliant superpowers that this skincare product has. And the best part, they come from all-natural ingredients. 

So, if clean beauty is your jam, then it's time to add an AHA moisturizer to your skincare arsenal. But wait, before you do that, it's important to know your skin type since Alpha hydroxy acid skin care products have higher combinations and concentrations as their primary and active ingredients. They offer an almost professional type of treatment, for example, peels, that have immense exfoliating powers, but you want to get the right one that won’t be too harsh on your skin. 

Still, not all AHA’s are created equal and are not befitting for all skin types. Get ready to discover the most popular AHA’s found in skincare and discover which one will be best suited for your skin.  After reading this you should be able to answer the question, “Which AHA Moisturizer Should I Use for My Skin Type? 

What Exactly Are Alpha Hydroxy Acids?

AHAs are made of naturally occurring mixtures of plants or sometimes animal products.  Be as that may, here at Nonie of Beverly Hills, we are huge eco-enthusiasts, meaning we love the planet and animals as much as you do, and we are against animal cruelty in any way, shape, or form.  We produce the best organic and vegan Alpha Hydroxy-based skincare products with all-natural ingredients from fruit, plants, and juices. 

Generally, people use AHAs for anti-aging skincare regimes and products.  The most popular and commonly known AHAs are Lactic and Glycolic acid.

Both of these AHAs are extraordinarily delicate and soothing on your skin and will not cause dryness, irritation, or redness.  They perform as chemical exfoliators that diffuse between skin cells and help in the process of naturally shedding the outermost dead layer of skin cells, leaving you with radiant skin and a smoother complexion.

AHA’s How do They Work?

It’s a pain to be beautiful, literally. If you have ever gotten a chemical peel, then you know what we are talking about.  Yet, we do not need to undergo painful, costly, and unnecessary procedures for all of us that prefer organic and pure skincare and beauty products when we can get the same results from nature.  And one more thing, you do not need to subject yourself or purchase any chemically induced and harsh products to treat yourself to a small and gentle chemical peel at home.

Several fresh fruits and food have naturally derived acids that can gently exfoliate your skin. 

Skincare products that are Alpha Hydroxy based, are water soluble and have these same sugary fruit acids that can help peel away dead skin, allowing for new, fresh, pigmented skin cells to grow. 

A side note when using AHAs, depending on the concentration of Alpha Hydroxy Acids you are using, your skin can be susceptible to the sun’s harsh ultraviolet rays.  Therefore, make sure to use sunscreen, which you should already be using as a part of your daily skincare routine.  Check out our sunscreen from Nonie of Beverly Hills.  Apply our SPF15+ every two hours to keep your skin protected. 

It wouldn’t hurt to wear a stylish floppy hat to keep your scalp protected and why not be the fashionista that you are and throw in a pair of chic sunglasses to keep your eyes protected.

What Can the Natural Benefits of AHA Do for Your Skin?

The real benefits of skincare products containing natural components of AHA include:

• Naturally reduces fine lines and surface wrinkles. 
• Soothes dry patches.
• Repair and heal mild cases of acne. 
• Decrease enlarged pores.
• Evens skin tone
• Correct hyperpigmentation (for scars, melasma, and age spots)

AHAs and BHAs

Sometimes, it seems like we are saying tongue twisters or learning our ABCs when skincare. If you didn’t already know, two types of exfoliants are prevalent in the skincare and beauty world: chemical and physical. A daily facial scrub that contains grainy like particles and rubs off your outer most layer of skin is an example of an exfoliant. 

While you may be happy using these, physical exfoliators are not as efficient as chemical ones. Chemical exfoliants use delicate acids to remove dead skin cells away. 

AHA and BHA have different uses and benefits for your skin type.

You might be able to identify some of the most popular AHA’s

• Latic Acid-Comes from milk.  In the beauty world, lactic acid is part of the family of products for mature skin (AHAs), which are applied topically to exfoliate old dead cells and reveal glowy, new skin.
• Glycolic Acid-Is popular in many skincare products and comes from sugar cane as a source.  It is best for normal, combination, and oily skin types.
• Mandelic Acid- Derives from bitter almonds. It's an AHA that's been mostly studied for use with acne. 

• Malic Acid- Is found in fruits and vegetables and is produced naturally in the body when carbohydrates are converted into energy.  When applied to the skin, malic acid is said to reduce signs of aging, remove dead skin cells, aid in the treatment of acne and promote skin hydration.

If you are looking for perfect AHA Body moisturizer, Nonie of Beverly Hills has exactly what you need. Made from naturally occurring fruits and AHAs, your skin will feel nourished and hydrated from Vitamins A, B, C & E that are in this formulation.  You won’t have the sticky residue feeling after you apply it, that many moisturizers can leave behind. 

Before You Use AHA Based Moisture, Make Sure to Identify Your Skin Type. 

Here is How to Tell. 

There are several benefits of knowing your skin type, but the most obvious one, that it will make your life a lot easier when it comes to your skincare products since you will know which ones will work for you. And you will also understand what skin tip or advice you can follow or avoid if it doesn’t apply to you. Of course, the world of skincare can be a tad complicated since there are so many brands, items, terms, and ingredients. However, once you know your skin type, skin-related needs and complications will be much easier for you to deal with  

Here are the different skin types, and tips on how to care for each. 

1. Normal 

Hardly ever break out?  Is your skin free of signs of premature aging and firm?  If so, then your skin type is considered NORMAL.  Luckily for you, you can try as many new products as you want, since your skin is not sensitive.  

With a normal skin type you should usually be able to tolerate an AHA that is a higher strength.  

At Nonie of Beverly Hills, we have an AHA based moisturizer for all skin types.  Check out our AHA! Brilliant Moisturizer 1.75 oz - for Normal/Combination Skin.   It is a light skin food containing Vitamins A, B, C & E, and 5% Alpha Hydroxy Acids from natural sources.  It can minimize  dry lines.  Effective for dry, oily, and normal/combination skin.

2. Dry

Most of the time, dry skin can be mistaken for dehydrated skin. Dry skin types lack natural oils in the skin and can be sensitive, and is identified as cracking, flaky, and itchy.  Dehydrated skin, on the other hand, does not retain enough moisture.  This type of skin has a paper-like look and may show fine lines.  

If you fall under the dry skin type, remember that moisturizer is your bff.  It will keep your skin always hydrated.  For dehydrated type skin, make sure to look for and use water-soluble skincare and beauty products.

A popular and good choice of ingredients for dry skin is hyaluronic acid.  This ingredient keeps moisture in the skin.  Despite its name, hyaluronic acid is not an AHA.  It’s a sugar that draws in hydration to the outermost layer of your skin to maintain plumpness.  

A good choice of AHA for exfoliating dry skin is lactic acid since it is known for its hydrating properties as it exfoliates.

3. Oily

If you have oily skin, you probably always carry blotting sheets with you, and sadly your makeup doesn't hold up for long.  Different from dry skin, you should make sure you always use an oil-free moisturizer. 

Your skin is already too oily, so this type of moisturizer will help balance your skin's oil production. On a side note, you may think that washing your face more if you have oily skin will help, but it does the opposite.  This only triggers your pores to produce MORE oil… yikes. 

For oily skin, the most suitable AHA is mandelic acid that derives from almonds and is incredibly useful in removing excess oil from your skin.  

Our AHA! New Condition Moisturizer 1.75 oz - for Oily/Problem Skin will help you banish those blemishes. We specifically made this skin moisturizer that is oily and prone to breakouts. Use day & night. You can also use it around the eyes. It’s also gentle enough to help heal and soothe bug bites, sunburn, and rashes.

4. A Combination of Dry and Oily Skin

When you have combination skin, your skin can be dry in some areas, normal and even oily in others, usually in the T-zone (chin, nose, and forehead.)  Most people have this type of skin.  Combination skin needs extra care in the different areas. Also, your pores may appear more significant than average since they are open.

Try to maintain a balance of products for dry and oily skin.  It would help if you were acute in beauty and skincare products you use when you have combination skin. 

Since combination skin can be a bit tricky to manage, the best AHA to use is glycolic acid, which can make your skincare routine a bit easier. Glycolic acid can be used for all skin types and is pretty helpful for combination skin. 

It has the smallest-sized molecule of all the AHAs.  Sometimes it is referred to as the "workhorse acid" since it has so many skincare benefits.  Glycolic acid is fantastic for lighting and brightening your skin and decreasing the skin's oils to help fight acne and help treat fine lines and wrinkles.

5. Acne-Prone Skin

No one likes to have break outs, and sadly if you have them all the time, you have acne-prone skin. Your pores clog more quickly, making your skin more susceptible to blackheads, pimples, blemishes, and whiteheads. Acne-prone skin can be dry and oily more often than the other types of skin. 

If you have acne-prone skin, you must have a complete and thorough skincare regime. 

Make sure to use skincare and beauty products geared towards your skin type. Also, you can see a dermatologist that can recommend other treatments for your acne, such as special gels, and topical or oral medications to try. 

Beta Hydroxy Acids are recommended for those with not only normal and oily skin but acne prone as well. This is because the acids in this group help break down your skin’s natural oil production (sebum).  

Alpha hydroxy acids prefer and love water; meanwhile, BHAs are more drawn to oil.  Also, BHAs can avoid oil that causes pores to clog and diffuse the mixtures of dead skin cells and sebum, also balancing the lining of the pore, which can cause acne. Salicylic Acid is a skin ingredient that falls under the BHA umbrella or terms since it is powerful at exfoliating the top layer of your skin and helps banish anything related to acne-prone skin. 

Mandelic acid is another poplar AHA for acne prone skin.   It's an AHA that's been mostly studied for use with acne. 

6. Sensitive

A majority of people that have sensitive skin we're born with it.  Others that have it develop it as a result of allergies and environmental factors. If you develop redness or a rash from skincare products from fragrances, then you are classified as sensitive skin due to how easily your skin gets irritated. 

When using any beauty or skincare product, make sure to take extra special caution when it comes to the ingredients in the products you use for your skincare routine.  Stay clear from any beauty or skincare product that has alcohol, fragrance, or antibacterial ingredients.

There are some AHAs out there that can be rather irritating and can dry out your skin making it not a match made in heaven for your sensitive skin.  However, get ready to fall in love with lactic acid.  Lactic acid is more delicate, gentle, and way less aggressive when it comes to exfoliation properties. 

This makes it perfect for those who have sensitive skin, and who may not be so familiar with chemical exfoliates.  The molecular structure in lactic acid is rather large so your skin can absorb it very slowly which lowers the possibility of irritation or a bad reaction. 

The concentration in lactic acid is milder compared to others however it is amazingly effective at clearing away dead skin build-up and cells while enhancing your skin’s lip barrier.

Mandelic acid is another acid used for sensitive skin.  It is one of the lesser known AHAs, but a better option for congested, very oil and acne-prone skin, because it can lessen your skin’s oil production without over-drying and making your skin irritated.  This acid can be pure bliss for those who may experience redness and irritation from other acids, or for those whose skin has allergic reactions to facial scrubs that are grainy in texture.

7. Mature

Mature skin has the characteristics of losing the skin’s elasticity, firmness, and flexibility. 

Portions of the thickness of the skin decrease and become more frail, fragile, uneven, and those dreaded wrinkles, saggy skin, and fine lines start to appear.  

For anyone with maturing skin, make sure to have an anti-aging skincare routine in place that can help restore your youthful appearance.  

Skincare routines for maturing skin compose of restoring nutrients into your skin and collagen so you can slow down your skin's diminishing function.

Glycolic acid is fantastic for mature skin type people, and seems to do it all.

It’s very effective at exfoliating skin and lessening fine lines and wrinkles, fading dark spots, increasing skin thickness, and evening out skin tone and texture. 

We have the best moisturizer for maturing skin.  Try our AHA! Protein Moisturizer 1.75 oz - for Dry/Mature Skin.  This all-natural rich and creamy skin food contains Vitamins A, B, C & E.   It moisturizes and exfoliates dead cells and increases cell renewal resulting in a younger, smoother, healthier looking complexion.   

Here at Nonie of Beverly Hills, We Care About Your Skincare, So We Created an AHA Moisturizer for All Skin Types

 

There are numerous skin care products and ingredients out in the skincare world and at times, it can be a bit overwhelming to figure out which ones are best for you and your skin type especially when it comes to AHAs. 

We hope you now understand your skin type and know which AHA Moisturizer You Should Use for Your Skin Type.  Here at Nonie of Beverly Hills, we have a wide variety of all-natural skin care products for every skin type, not just moisturizers.  See our website and the other skincare related products we have.  Make sure to view our ingredient list to read more about the benefits that each ingredient can offer every skin type.  You can now be rest assured since you can find exactly what your skin needs.  Check out our website now and find the exact product(s) that will address your skin need(s).