BHA
2 of 2abbreviation or noun
plural BHAs
: beta hydroxy acid
… BHAs or a combination of AHAs and BHAs are best for the breakout-prone.—
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Emily Orofino, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2025
And salicylic acid—a beta hydroxy acid, or BHA—gets deep into pores to clear out oil and dead skin cells that can lead to breakouts.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 22 Aug. 2025
The most critical portion of the retailing segment is Berkshire Hathaway Automotive (BHA), which owns over 80 auto dealerships.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Florida proposed legislation to ban schools serving food containing BHA, ADA, BHT and BVO, and many other additives.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 July 2025
The study was conducted by the Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) of USAID, which was the largest funder of assistance to Gaza before the Trump administration froze all U.S. foreign aid in January, terminating thousands of programs.
—Reuters, NBC news, 26 July 2025
The Bom Dia Bright Clarifying AHA BHA Body Wash is packed with lactic and salicylic acids to gently exfoliate dull or acne-prone skin, while glycerin and papaya extract keep skin soft, smooth, and hydrated.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 July 2025
Glass bottle is a little clunky Stubborn dark spots and uneven skin patches have nothing on this energizing cleanser that has AHA, BHA, papaya enzymes, and ginger root to help even tone and minimize large pores.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 17 July 2025
Emily Orofino, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2025
And salicylic acid—a beta hydroxy acid, or BHA—gets deep into pores to clear out oil and dead skin cells that can lead to breakouts.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 22 Aug. 2025
The most critical portion of the retailing segment is Berkshire Hathaway Automotive (BHA), which owns over 80 auto dealerships.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Florida proposed legislation to ban schools serving food containing BHA, ADA, BHT and BVO, and many other additives.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 July 2025
The study was conducted by the Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) of USAID, which was the largest funder of assistance to Gaza before the Trump administration froze all U.S. foreign aid in January, terminating thousands of programs.
—Jonathan Landay, USA Today, 26 July 2025
The Bom Dia Bright Clarifying AHA BHA Body Wash is packed with lactic and salicylic acids to gently exfoliate dull or acne-prone skin, while glycerin and papaya extract keep skin soft, smooth, and hydrated.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 July 2025
Glass bottle is a little clunky Stubborn dark spots and uneven skin patches have nothing on this energizing cleanser that has AHA, BHA, papaya enzymes, and ginger root to help even tone and minimize large pores.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 17 July 2025
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It’s joined by fellow exfoliating AHAs citric and tartaric as well as BHA salicylic acid, plus skin hydrators and moisturizers like hyaluronic acid, panthenol, and fatty acids.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2025
And salicylic acid—a beta hydroxy acid, or BHA—gets deep into pores to clear out oil and dead skin cells that can lead to breakouts.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 22 Aug. 2025
The most critical portion of the retailing segment is Berkshire Hathaway Automotive (BHA), which owns over 80 auto dealerships.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Florida proposed legislation to ban schools serving food containing BHA, ADA, BHT and BVO, and many other additives.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 July 2025
The study was conducted by the Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) of USAID, which was the largest funder of assistance to Gaza before the Trump administration froze all U.S. foreign aid in January, terminating thousands of programs.
—Reuters, NBC news, 26 July 2025
The Bom Dia Bright Clarifying AHA BHA Body Wash is packed with lactic and salicylic acids to gently exfoliate dull or acne-prone skin, while glycerin and papaya extract keep skin soft, smooth, and hydrated.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 July 2025
Glass bottle is a little clunky Stubborn dark spots and uneven skin patches have nothing on this energizing cleanser that has AHA, BHA, papaya enzymes, and ginger root to help even tone and minimize large pores.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 17 July 2025
Abbreviation or noun
It’s joined by fellow exfoliating AHAs citric and tartaric as well as BHA salicylic acid, plus skin hydrators and moisturizers like hyaluronic acid, panthenol, and fatty acids.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2025
And salicylic acid—a beta hydroxy acid, or BHA—gets deep into pores to clear out oil and dead skin cells that can lead to breakouts.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 22 Aug. 2025
The most critical portion of the retailing segment is Berkshire Hathaway Automotive (BHA), which owns over 80 auto dealerships.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Florida proposed legislation to ban schools serving food containing BHA, ADA, BHT and BVO, and many other additives.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 July 2025
The study was conducted by the Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) of USAID, which was the largest funder of assistance to Gaza before the Trump administration froze all U.S. foreign aid in January, terminating thousands of programs.
—Jonathan Landay, USA Today, 26 July 2025
The Bom Dia Bright Clarifying AHA BHA Body Wash is packed with lactic and salicylic acids to gently exfoliate dull or acne-prone skin, while glycerin and papaya extract keep skin soft, smooth, and hydrated.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 July 2025
Glass bottle is a little clunky Stubborn dark spots and uneven skin patches have nothing on this energizing cleanser that has AHA, BHA, papaya enzymes, and ginger root to help even tone and minimize large pores.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 17 July 2025
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“BHA.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/BHA. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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BHA
1 of 2 noun
: a phenolic antioxidant C11H16O2 used especially to preserve fats and oils in food
called also butylated hydroxyanisole
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