Have You Heard of PHA & LHA? These Are the Korean Exfoliating Acids I’m Excited to Bring to BijouSkin
- BijouSkin.com
- Jul 9
- 2 min read
When most people think about exfoliation, they think of glycolic acid or salicylic acid.
But in Korean skincare, there’s another duo that’s quietly becoming a favorite among professionals for treating acne, hyperpigmentation, texture, and even melasma—without overwhelming the skin barrier.
Meet PHA (Polyhydroxy Acid) and LHA (Lipo-Hydroxy Acid).
If you’ve never heard of them, you’re not alone. But after researching the science behind these ingredients and seeing how well they fit my treatment philosophy, I knew I wanted to bring them to BijouSkin.
That’s why I’m so excited to introduce the Dermathod Priming Peel Booster Pads—our newest addition to the treatment room and retail shelves.
Why these?
Because beautiful skin isn’t created by exfoliating harder.
It’s created by exfoliating smarter.
Why PHA & LHA Are Different
One thing I constantly tell my clients is that irritated skin rarely becomes healthy skin.
Whether you’re treating acne, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, melasma, or rough texture, the goal isn’t to strip your skin—it’s to encourage healthy cell turnover while protecting your barrier.
That’s exactly where PHA and LHA shine.
PHA: The Glow Builder
PHA gently dissolves dead skin cells while pulling water into the skin, making it an excellent choice for people who want brighter, smoother skin without the stinging often associated with stronger acids.
Think of it as slow, controlled exfoliation that respects your skin.
LHA: The Pore Refiner
LHA is an oil-loving exfoliant that works inside the pore to loosen congestion before it turns into breakouts.
It’s one of my favorite ingredients for clients with:
Closed comedones
Oily skin
Enlarged pores
Ingrown hairs
Acne-prone skin
Because it exfoliates gradually, it’s much gentler than traditional salicylic acid while delivering many of the same benefits.
The Korean Skincare Ingredient I Was Most Excited About
One ingredient immediately caught my attention:
Glutathione.
If you’ve been following Korean skincare, you’ve probably heard of it.
Glutathione is widely used to support a brighter, more even-looking complexion and pairs beautifully with professional treatments focused on post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and melasma.
Combined with antioxidant-rich botanicals like green tea, grape, persimmon, and chestnut shell extract, these pads do much more than exfoliate—they support healthier-looking skin overall.
Why They Belong in the BijouSkin Routine
I don’t bring products into BijouSkin because they’re trending.
I bring them in because they make sense alongside the treatments I already perform.
These pads are the perfect companion to:
✨ Signature Glow Facials
✨ Procell Microchanneling
✨ Green Sea Peel
✨ Acne treatments
✨ Hyperpigmentation treatments
I recommend starting them 3–5 days after your facial, once your skin has had time to recover.
From there, use them just 2–3 nights a week to help maintain smoother texture, clearer pores, and brighter-looking skin between appointments.
The Bottom Line
If you’ve been looking for a smarter way to exfoliate without constantly irritating your skin, PHA and LHA deserve a place on your radar.
I’m excited to finally bring the Dermathod Priming Peel Booster Pads to BijouSkin because they perfectly align with my philosophy: support the skin barrier, encourage healthy cell turnover, and create long-term results—not quick fixes.
Whether you’re working on acne, hyperpigmentation, melasma, or simply maintaining your glow after a facial, this is one of those products that quietly does a lot of heavy lifting.
Now available at BijouSkin.
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