SALICYLIC ACID, GLYCOLIC ACID AND HYALURONIC ACID: ACIDS IN SKINCARE & HOW THEY WORK TOGETHER

Discover everything you need to know about how salicylic acid, glycolic acid and hyaluronic acid work in skincare and their benefits!

Exfoliating acids like salicylic acid, glycolic acid and hyaluronic acid effectively work alone, together and in combination with other acids like hyaluronic acid to benefit your skin in a number of ways! Explore how acids in skincare products help to exfoliate and hydrate your skin for a smoother, youthful, gorgeous looking complexion!

4x3 Salicylic Acid BHA molecule

EXFOLIATING ACIDS

While some acids help to hydrate and retain moisture in your skin, others provide exfoliation. Hydroxy acids are ingredients that gently yet effectively exfoliate your skin, and the most recognisable hydroxy acids are glycolic acid, an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) and salicylic acid, a beta hydroxy acid (BHA).

GLYCOLIC ACID - ALPHA HYDROXY ACID (AHA)

Glycolic acid is the smallest alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) molecule, and when used on the skin, penetrates the epidermis and exfoliates the skin, sloughing off dead cells to reveal the new softer, smoother, even cells underneath.

4x3 Glycolic Acid AHA molecule

4x3 Salicylic Acid BHA molecule

SALICYLIC ACID - BETA HYDROXY ACID (BHA)

Salicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid that is able to move deep into your pores to break up sebum, helping to unclog pores and purify the look of skin. It’s oil-soluble, making it great for oily combination skin types.

BIO AGAVE ACID – POLY HYDROXY ACID (PHA)

Bio agave acid is extremely gentle on your skin, which works to slough off dead skin cells and reveal a brighter, healthier looking complexion.

4x3 Bio Agave Acid PHA molecule

HOW AHAS, BHAS & PHAS WORK TOGETHER

While many acid treatments use only one type of hydroxy acid, Charlotte’s NEWSuper Radiance Resurfacing Facial__ combined the benefits of an PHA, AHA and BHAs such as glycolic acid and salicylic acid together to provide a multi-layered resurfacing and exfoliating affect!

HYDRATING ACIDS

When used on the skin, some acids can also provide hydration! Great for all skin types, discover the benefits of hydrating acids like hyaluronic acid and polyglutamic acid, and how they work with exfoliating acids like glycolic acid and salicylic acid for MAGIC skin!

4x3 Hyaluronic Acid molecule SRRF

HYALURONIC ACID

Hyaluronic acid is a well-known ingredient used in moisturizers, exfoliators, cleansers and even makeup! It is a sugar substance that your body natural produces to retain moisture levels and hydration, but as you age, the amount your body produces reduces. Using skincare products that are enriched with hyaluronic acid helps to hydrate your skin, and when skin is hydrated, its elasticity may be improved for a plumper-looking appearance.

POLYGLUTAMIC ACID

Like hyaluronic acid, polyglutamic acid provides INTENSE hydration to your skin! It’s 4x more hydrating that hyaluronic acid, and it creates a hydrated filter on the skin which helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles!

4x3 Polyglutamic Acid Molecule img SRRF

HOW GLYCOLIC ACID AND SALICYLIC ACID WORK TOGETHER WITH HYALURONIC ACID

Charlotte’s NEW! Super Radiance Resurfacing Facial is enriched with an expert acid exfoliation blend plus a blend of hydrating, radiance-boosting ingredients!

Salicylic acid, glycolic acid and hyaluronic acid work together in the formula to effectively slough off dead cells, exfoliate, resurface and hydrate your skin to reveal an INSTANT GLEAMING GLOW and radiant, smooth, plumper looking complexion!

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Charlotte Tilbury

Founder, President, Chairman and Chief Creative Officer of Charlotte Tilbury Beauty

With over 30 years experience, Charlotte Tilbury MBE is the world's number 1 makeup artist and British beauty entrepreneur. Charlotte established Charlotte Tilbury Beauty in 2013, which is now a record-breaking beauty brand that has won over 400 awards.