Collection: Skin Care Products With AHA

AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acids), are active ingredients derived from natural sources that support the skin renewal process. By gently clearing away dead skin cells, they give a brighter, smoother and more even skin tone. At the same time, they increase the skin’s moisture-retention capacity and reduce signs of aging. With regular use, products containing AHA renew skin texture and give it a healthy look.

When choosing a product, you can compare the ingredient and format options in the glycolic acid category.

Both belong to the family of exfoliating acids, but they reach the skin in different ways. Salicylic acid, the best-known representative of the BHA group in skincare, is oil-soluble; because it can mix with sebum and travel into the pore, it is often used in care routines focused on oiliness, blackheads and the appearance of pores. When choosing a product, you can compare the ingredient and format options in the BHA category. AHAs, on the other hand, are water-soluble and work mostly on the skin’s surface; they are associated with surface-level goals such as a dull look, rough texture and the appearance of uneven tone.

When choosing, it is not enough to look only at the name of the acid. The same acid offers a very different experience in a peeling serum left on for 10 minutes and then rinsed off, in a toner left on the skin, or in a cleanser used every day. The red peeling serum in this category contains AHA and BHA together and, according to its label, is not recommended for sensitive or irritated skin. Considering your skin type, how long the product stays on the skin and how often you use it together leads to a more accurate choice.

Peeling skin serums deliver the renewing properties of AHA at their best. The Purest Solutions peeling serums with AHA speed up skin renewal by removing dead cells from the skin. These serums are especially ideal for reviving a dull and lifeless-looking complexion. Thanks to their lightweight formulas, they penetrate the skin easily and, with regular use, give a healthier-looking complexion.

The Purest Solutions sets with AHA are a perfect choice for a complete skincare routine. These sets bring together skin-clearing peeling products, moisturizers and serums. With the skin-renewing effect of AHA, you can achieve a smoother and brighter look on your skin. Designed specifically for those who want to take their skincare to the next level, these sets offer a practical and effective solution.

Skincare products with AHA support skin renewal and thereby reduce the appearance of dark spots and fine lines. The Purest Solutions products with AHA complete your daily care routine with toner, serum and creams. These products, which gently exfoliate your skin, help you achieve a smooth and radiant-looking complexion. With products containing AHA, you can make a difference in your skincare.

All products in this category include the AHA & BHA Revitalizing and Skin Tone Perfecting Red Peeling Skin Serum; in the sets, it is accompanied by other products. After cleansing, the serum is applied gently to thoroughly dried skin, avoiding the eye area, left on for 10 minutes and rinsed off with plenty of water. It is recommended to use it 2 times a week, leaving at least 3 days between applications. The label also asks you to test the product on a small area of your skin before first use.

The toner, on the other hand, is a leave-on step. The Glycolic Acid Toner in the Dull, Lifeless Skin & Pore Tightening Care Set is applied after cleansing in the evening routine with a sufficient amount of cotton or by hand and is not rinsed off. In the set’s instructions, the peeling serum again follows the same frequency rule. In sets that include a vitamin C or hyaluronic acid serum, when to apply the serums is stated in each set’s own instructions.

AHAs can make the skin more sensitive to the sun. For this reason, include sunscreen in your daytime routine from the moment you start using the product.

The Purest Solutions products with AHA please their users with quality and affordable prices. Offered with formulas suitable for every skin type, these products are an advantageous option in terms of value for money. With a wide product range from peeling serums to sets, you can find products with AHA and complete your skincare at prices that suit your budget.

How products containing AHA are applied varies depending on the product’s format and usage instructions. The usage steps of a leave-on toner and a rinse-off peeling serum are not the same.

Using the glycolic acid toner: Apply The Purest Solutions Revitalizing & Pore Tightening Glycolic Acid Blue Toner after cleansing in your evening routine. Spread a sufficient amount of the product over your skin with cotton or by hand; avoid contact with the eyes. No rinsing is needed after application. Since the product’s current usage section does not state a weekly frequency, take the packaging instructions and your skin’s tolerance into account when deciding how often to use it.

Using the AHA and BHA peeling serum: Gently apply The Purest Solutions AHA & BHA Revitalizing and Skin Tone Perfecting Red Peeling Skin Serum to cleansed and thoroughly dried skin, keeping it away from the eye area. After leaving it on for 10 minutes, rinse with plenty of water. The product instructions recommend using it twice a week, leaving at least three days between applications. This product is not recommended for sensitive and irritated skin.

Test both products on a small area of your skin before first use. If sensitivity or irritation develops, stop using them and consult your dermatologist. Since products containing AHA can increase sensitivity to the sun, do not neglect sunscreen during the period of use.

AHA and BHA are groups of acids used in skincare to support the removal of dead cells. Common AHAs such as glycolic and lactic acid are water-soluble. Salicylic acid, known in cosmetic products as BHA, is oil-soluble; this property allows it to interact with the oily environment in the pores. AHAs can be preferred in care aimed at rough texture and the appearance of uneven tone on the skin’s surface; salicylic acid in the care of skin prone to blackheads and clogged pores.

When choosing a product, it is not enough to look only at the name of the acid. Acid concentration, the product’s pH, the other ingredients in the formula and your skin’s sensitivity should also be considered. Also pay attention to whether the product is rinsed off: a toner with AHA can be left on the skin, while a peeling serum with AHA and BHA can be rinsed off after a certain waiting time. The way to use it is determined by the product’s own instructions.

The preparation and application steps of products containing azelaic acid differ depending on the product format. While the powder cleanser needs to be prepared with water, the T-Zone mask’s instructions do not include a step of mixing with water.

Azelaic Acid and Malic Acid Enzyme Powder Cleanser: Take one scoop of powder into your palm using the wooden scoop in the box. Mix with a sufficient amount of water until a light foam forms. Apply the foam to your skin in your evening routine with massaging motions, then wash your face with plenty of water. Do not let the wooden scoop come into contact with water; avoid directly inhaling the powder and avoid contact of the product with the eyes. The instructions give no numeric measure for the water; what matters is that the mixture reaches a light foam consistency.

T-Zone Mattifying Tea Tree Acne Mask: Apply the product to the T-zone in circular motions using the applicator. Let it dry on the skin for 5–10 minutes. When a thin white layer has formed, rinse with plenty of water. The current instructions do not state an application amount in grams, drops or scoops. Therefore, the one-scoop amount of the powder cleanser does not apply to the mask.

There is no common frequency of use for all products containing azelaic acid. The product’s format, its entire formula, how long it stays on the skin and your skin’s tolerance should be considered together. Do not apply the same usage schedule to products with different concentrations or to rinse-off and leave-on products.

For the powder cleanser, the current main usage instruction states the evening routine; it does not give a numeric recommendation on how many times a week to use it. Therefore, when deciding your starting frequency, follow the current guidance on the packaging. On first use, test the product on a small area of your skin; if no sensitivity occurs, you can continue using it. Do not apply on irritated skin.

For the T-Zone mask, the product instructions state that it is suitable for daily use in the morning or evening routine. Test it on a small area of skin before first use. Being suitable for daily use does not mean you should keep applying it if your skin shows sensitivity; if sensitivity develops, stop using it and consult your dermatologist.