For many, the world ofskincarecan be a daunting place.

According toL’Oreal Paris, PHAs are the second most talked about skincare ingredient this year behind CBD oil.

But what are the properties of polyhydroxy acids, and what do they actually do for your skin?

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“They work exclusively on the surface, without disturbing the deeper delicate layers.”

Not only that, but there are little to no side affects compared to AHAs and BHAs.

woman hands using cosmetic liquid soap in bathroom.