Beta Hydroxy Acid
Saturday November 11, 2006
There is only one beta hydroxy acid used as an exfoliant – salicylic acid. Learn why this hydroxy acid causes less irritation than alpha hydroxy acids, and why it is used for wrinkles.
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Works great for mild acne.