Now that alpha-hydroxy acids are available in the cosmetics market, customers are also familiar with the benefits of beta-hydroxy acids. A name that most of you are probably familiar with Be it salicylic acid, which of course is not exactly beta-hydroxy acid, but in some cases it can act like it. Salicylic acid has been used as an exfoliator for many years, which is why you have seen it in many astringents, cleansers and creams for dry skin or acne prone creams. .
