Food & Nutrition: Culinary Techniques, Diets & Metabolic Health

Nutritional health is achieved through the therapeutic use of whole foods, safe culinary preparation, and understanding the metabolic impacts of specific dietary frameworks and ingredients.

Diet and Nutrition

Aha Vs. Bha

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Julia Estrela

Alpha hydroxy acid, or AHA, and beta hydroxy acid, BHA, are naturally derived, closely related chemical exfoliants. Both acids have a rejuvenating effect on skin and are used in a range of topical cosmetic preparations, from over-the-counter blemish creams to professional quality facial peels.