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Beta hydroxy acids

Ingredient

How should I read beta hydroxy acids on a label?

BHA is a category name often associated with salicylic acid in cosmetics. A product’s use depends on its formula and labeling, not the abbreviation alone.

Rinse-off or leave-on?

Cosmetic ingredient information is not a diagnosis of a blemish concern. We do not turn an oily-feeling answer into a prescription or automatically combine exfoliating products. Check whether a formula is rinse-off or leave-on and follow its specific directions.

Try this

  • Check the exact ingredient and use.
  • Distinguish rinse-off from leave-on directions.
  • Avoid building a stack of active-focused steps by default.