AHAs For Acne

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Acne, a prevalent skin condition, primarily affects teenagers due to hormonal, dietary, and stress-related factors. Although acne cannot be cured entirely, effective management and prevention strategies exist. Incorporating alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) into your skincare regimen is highly recommended. To aid in your selection, here are some top AHA products currently available in the market.

Glow RecipeStrawberry Smooth BHA + AHA Salicylic Acid Serum

Size: 1.01 oz / 30 mL·ITEM: 2535615

1.5K Reviews

$57.00

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I would highly recommend the Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA + AHA Salicylic Acid Serum to anyone especially people that may be combating acne and maturing skin....I struggle with acne prone skin and have started using BHAs and AHAs to help with it.

What it is: A powerful yet soothing AHA and BHA acid serum that gently smooths, addresses the appearance of breakouts, and visibly refines pores for clear, hydrated skin.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Uneven Texture, and Acne and Blemishes

Formulation: Lightweight Serum

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Clarity Acid Complex 10%: Visibly diminishes blemish-causing pore buildup, gently exfoliates dead skin cells, and smooths the look of bumps and fine lines.
- Strawberry: Helps reduce excess oil, exfoliate, and even the look of skin tone.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrates skin by holding up to 1000 times its weight in moisture, keeping skin visibly plump.

KORA OrganicsNoni Night AHA Pore & Resurfacing Serum

ITEM: 2332724

Size: 1.01 oz/ 30 mL

558 Reviews

$104.00

Was worried to pick an AHA, lucky to find Kora...The Aha/Bhas are naturally derived...This was a nice serum that uses alternative AHAs to exfoliate. It was not as strong as an actual alpha hydroxy-acid would be, but it was a pleasant experience.

What it is: A resurfacing night serum powered by naturally occurring AHAs, BHA, and ferments to promote visibly clearer, brighter, and smoother skin.

Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Pores, and Uneven Texture

Formulation: Lightweight Serum

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Lemon Peel Ferment: Provides a natural source of AHA, visibly refining and balancing the complexion.
- Tonka Bean Bio-Ferment: Contains high levels of polyphenols with antioxidant benefits that defy visible signs of aging.
- Willow Bark Extract: Gently exfoliates to reveal fresh, visibly glowing skin.

Ingredient Callouts: These products are vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

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$30.20

Great product, works for acne...It took about a week to notice results and clear up acne, but then I stopped using it for a week and the acne came back, so I definitely know it was this. ...I used it at night, underneath my moisturizer and AHA-BHA or retinoid serums, and I detected no adverse interactions.

What it is: A multi-active solution to reduce skin congestion, visibly improve uneven texture, minimize the look of excess shine, and improve pore appearance for clearer-looking skin.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Uneven Texture, and Acne and Blemishes

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Sarcosine and L-Carnitine: Reduce the appearance of oiliness and shine.
- Adenosine: Visibly minimizes pores and texture.
- N-Acetylglucosamine (NAG): Targets congestion and uneven skin tone.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, tric

$41.00

Good for acne!...I have bad acne. I’ve been using this for a week. I can safely say I’ve had no new acne and it’s been noticeably fading the acne scaring I do have

What it is: A daily exfoliator that transforms the look of skin in just four weeks. 


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Pores, and Dullness


Formulation: Liquid


Highlighted Ingredients:
- Gluconolactone: Exfoliates while moisturizing and conditioning.

- Glycolic Acid: Visibly improves skin tone and texture.

- Salicylic Acid: Exfoliates and reduces appearance of blemishes.

$78.00

I love that they changed their daily aha serum to a gentle one, while leaving the prism aha mask for weekly/biweekly use....Game-Changing AHA Texture!...Say goodbye to clear liquid AHAs; this beautiful serum is now my ultimate favorite!

What it is: A milky, textured exfoliating serum packed with 10 percent AHA and oat that delivers a rapid, visible glow—without damaging the skin barrier or causing irritation.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Dullness, and Uneven Texture

Highlighted Ingredients:
- AHA 10% and PHA 3%: Are gentle and powerful acids that rapidly retexturize the look of skin.
- Oat: Soothes irritation and protects the skin barrier.
- Ceramides and Hyaluronic Acid: Visibly plump skin with moisture and combat water loss.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

What Else You Need to Know: This first-of-its-kind, p

$81.00

I have been a fan of the honeymoon AHA serum and this new one with AHA and BHA is even better. ...AHAs help fade dark spots, hyperpigmentation, and uneven skin tone, leading to a brighter and more even complexion.

What it is: An exfoliating AHA/BHA night serum clinically proven to smooth texture and reduce the look pores, revealing glowing skin by morning. Features 5 acids to deliver 5 benefits in just 5 nights!


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Uneven texture, Pores, and Dullness


Formulation: Lightweight Serum


Highlighted Ingredients:

- 17% AHA/BHA Acid Blend: Exfoliates, smooths texture and visibly reduces pores.

- Hyaluronic Acid and Proprietary Buckwheat Honey: Instantly boosts moisture and intensely hydrates

$40.00

Great AHA...It is a lower strength AHA, but it is great for someone just beginning with AHAs. ...I've been using the Caudalie Vinoperfect Brightening Daily AHA Micropeel for a few weeks now, and it's become an essential part of my skincare routine.

What it is: A micropeel cleanser with mandelic acid and AHAs that brightens, exfoliates, and eliminates dead skin cells for visibly brighter skin in as little as 30 seconds.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Dullness, and Uneven Texture

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Mandelic Acid: Offers gentle exfoliation, visibly evens skin tone, and is more gentle than other AHAs.
- AHA Fruit Acids: Gently exfoliate for a visibly brighter complexion.
- Grape Water: Moisturizes and soothes.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, tri

$115.00

Typically I use stronger AHAs and Lactic Acid is great since it's a step down in terms of strength. ...I love this newly released lactic acid AHA treatment as it gently exfoliates my skin. I prefer this over other exfoliants for how it reduces the skin texture issue for me without any irritation.

What it is: A powerful, yet gentle, lactic acid 9% (AHA) serum that gently exfoliates to visibly even tone, refine, and improve clarity of blemish-prone skin.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Pores, and Dullness

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Lactic Acid 9% (AHA): Exfoliates skin's surface to reveal visibly smoother, brighter, more glowing skin.
- Gluconolactone (PHA): Gently exfoliates to visiblyeven tone and improve clarity of blemish-prone skin.
- Soothing Complex (Hyaluronic Acid, Aloe, Green Tea): Soothes and replenishes overnight to keep skin calm, hydrated, and supple.

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