Quick answer
Choose an AHA body lotion like Skin Revealing Body Lotion 10% AHA for surface texture and dry skin, or a BHA lotion like 2% BHA Lotion Exfoliant for clogged bumps and pore issues. Your skin concern decides the winner.
How AHA and BHA differ on the body
Both are chemical exfoliants that remove dead skin without scrubbing, but they work at different depths. AHA (alpha hydroxy acid) is water-soluble and exfoliates the skin’s surface, making it ideal for rough texture, flakiness, and dullness. BHA (beta hydroxy acid) is oil-soluble and penetrates deeper into pores, which is why it excels at treating hard, clogged bumps and redness on arms and legs.
The trade-off is straightforward: AHA gives you smoother, more hydrated-looking skin from the neck down, while BHA targets the underlying congestion that causes bumps. Neither is better overall—they just serve different needs.
Trade-offs at a glance
- AHA for surface texture: If your main concern is dry, flaky, or rough skin on arms, legs, or torso, an AHA body lotion like Skin Revealing Body Lotion 10% AHA exfoliates the surface and adds moisture. Use AHA when you want softer, more even-looking skin without worrying about pores.
- BHA for clogged bumps: If you have hard, red bumps (often keratosis pilaris) or clogged pores on your body, a BHA lotion like 2% BHA Lotion Exfoliant works deeper to clear congestion and smooth the skin. Use BHA when bumps or ingrown hairs are your primary issue.
- Alternating or layering: Some people benefit from using both on different areas—AHA on dry shins, BHA on bumpy upper arms. You can also alternate nights if your skin tolerates it. Start with one product and add the other only if needed.
Product facts
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Skin Revealing Body Lotion 10% AHA: This body lotion with alpha hydroxy acid gently removes built-up layers of dead skin, revealing smoother, softer skin from the neck down. If you struggle with dry, rough patches or uneven texture on your body, AHA resurfaces the top layer for a visible improvement in smoothness and hydration.
Skin Revealing Body Lotion 10% AHA
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2% BHA Lotion Exfoliant: This skin-softening leave-on lotion exfoliant with 2% BHA is a completely non-abrasive way to shed built-up layers of dead skin to reveal the radiant, smooth skin hiding underneath. Because BHA penetrates oil-filled pores, it’s the go-to choice for persistent bumps, ingrown hairs, or clogged pores on the body that don’t respond to surface exfoliation alone.
2% BHA Lotion Exfoliant
Which one fits you?
Best for
- Rough, dry, or flaky skin that needs surface resurfacing and hydration
- Dull-looking body skin that lacks radiance
Not for
- Persistent clogged bumps or keratosis pilaris that resist surface exfoliation
- Oily or acne-prone body skin where pore penetration is key
