Korean Dictionary
How to say "AHA / BHA Exfoliant" in Korean
“AHA / BHA Exfoliant” in Korean is 각질 제거 산 (pronounced "gakjil jegeo san").
각질 제거 산
gakjil jegeo san
Usage & Context
각질 제거 산 refers to chemical exfoliants using AHA (alpha hydroxy acid) and BHA (beta hydroxy acid) which are core ingredients in modern Korean skincare. AHA targets surface skin cells while BHA penetrates pores making them effective for different skin types. Korean brands like Some By Mi have popularized gentle yet effective AHA BHA PHA exfoliant toners and serums.
Example Sentence
BHA 성분은 지성 피부의 모공 속 각질 제거에 효과적이에요.
BHA is effective for removing dead skin cells inside pores for oily skin.
How to use 각질 제거 산 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “AHA / BHA Exfoliant” is 각질 제거 산, romanized as gakjil jegeo san.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
각질 (gakjil) sounds like "gawk" followed by "Jill." 제거 (jegeo) has "je" like "jet" and "geo" like "go" but with a soft 'g' sound. 산 (san) sounds like "sahn" as in "sandal" without the 'dal' sound.
More Example Sentences
Explaining skincare choices to a friend.
민감성 피부라서 각질 제거 산은 조심해서 사용해요.
Because I have sensitive skin, I use chemical exfoliants carefully.
Describing a skincare product's benefits.
이 토너는 AHA 성분이 있어서 부드럽게 각질 제거를 해줘요.
This toner has AHA ingredients, so it gently exfoliates.
Sharing a long-term skincare result.
각질 제거 산을 꾸준히 쓰면 피부결이 매끄러워져요.
If you consistently use chemical exfoliants, your skin texture becomes smooth.
Cultural Context
Chemical exfoliants like AHA and BHA are cornerstones of modern K-beauty, moving beyond harsh physical scrubs. The emphasis is on gentle yet effective exfoliation to achieve the coveted "glass skin" (유리 피부) look. Korean brands have popularized daily-use, low-concentration acid toners and serums, often combining AHA, BHA, and PHA (polyhydroxy acid) for multi-level exfoliation suitable even for sensitive skin. This approach prioritizes consistent, mild exfoliation over infrequent, intense treatments.
Editorial note
We review entries like 각질 제거 산 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
각질 제거 산 사용법
how to use chemical exfoliants
AHA BHA 각질 제거
AHA BHA exfoliation
순한 각질 제거 산
mild chemical exfoliant
Related Expressions
화학적 각질 제거
hwahakjeok gakjil jegeo
chemical exfoliation
물리적 각질 제거
mullijeok gakjil jegeo
physical exfoliation
필링젤
pillingjel
peeling gel
피부결 개선
pibugyeol gaeseon
skin texture improvement
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