Question: are aha and bha retinol?
Answer: The Right Way to Layer an AHA or BHA and Retinol in Your Skincare Routine. ... Two of the most proven ones are acids and retinol: Acids are AHA and BHA exfoliants. The AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid) family includes glycolic acid and lactic acid, while there's just one BHA (beta-hydroxy acid), salicylic acid.