How to Use BHA in a Sentence

BHA

1 of 2 noun
  • Choose an exfoliant with BHA, such as salicylic acid, to help remove excess oil.
    — Sherri Gordon, Health, 26 Sep. 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
  • One-quarter said BHA had systems, policies and practices that enable everyone to thrive.
    — Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
  • In May, the agency identified BHA as a top priority for review.
    — CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Still, Nestle applauded the FDA’s move to launch a new safety review of BHA.
    — Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 10 Feb. 2026
  • The fine was lowered to 1%, or $3,630, to reflect BHA’s financial condition.
    — Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
  • That mapping tool from BHA allows the public to report problem corners — both to alert potential users and to help identify locations for potential fixes.
    — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2026
  • The toner pads combine a trio of acids—AHA, BHA, and PHA—to slough off dead skin cells, unclog pores, and smooth rough texture.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Mar. 2026
  • The alpha hydroxy acids are courtesy of both lactic acid (arguably the gentlest AHA out there) and fruit extracts, while white willow bark serves as a natural source of BHA.
    — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Tyson Foods will also eliminate the preservatives BHA/BHT as well as titanium dioxide, a white pigment.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Within that time period, BHA managed 830 unique grant agreements that received $426 million in state and federal funding.
    — Ellie Roth, Twin Cities, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Health advocates have long pushed for tighter scrutiny of BHA, which the FDA flagged for reassessment during its overhaul of its post-market chemical review process.
    — Siddhi Mahatole, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
  • This serum blends pore-tightening lacto exosomes plus AHA, BHA, and PHA to exfoliate away dead skin cells in a spicule format.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 Dec. 2025
  • The 60% propolis extract gives it a honey-like consistency, cushioning skin with much-need moisture, while niacinamide and BHA control surface oils and gently exfoliate for a clearer, smoother complexion.
    — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2025
  • As in this moisturizing CeraVe cream, beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) is able to penetrate past superficial layers to turn skin into a smooth canvas while fading age spots and hyperpigmentation.
    — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 24 June 2026
  • As in this moisturizing CeraVe cream, beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) is able to penetrate past superficial layers to turn skin into a smooth canvas while fading age spots and hyperpigmentation.
    — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
  • The most critical portion of the retailing segment is Berkshire Hathaway Automotive (BHA), which owns over 80 auto dealerships.
    — Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
  • 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
  • The brand’s hero products include its Rose Liquid Mask, which contains 10 percent BHA, as well as its Calming Shot Blue Chamomile Azulene serum.
    — James Manso, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
  • Gandhi could not answer specifically whether all BHA grantees were providing services to people who need it, but said DHS has the authority to cancel any contracts suspected of being fraudulent.
    — Ellie Roth, Twin Cities, 7 Jan. 2026
  • City Councilor Ed Flynn also said that his proposal to establish a BHA elevator safety commission was blocked by the City Council on Wednesday.
    — Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026
  • The decision will discourage move-ins and tempt residents to hike more than a mile to a regular RTD bus stop, which can be risky, especially in severe weather, BHA executive director Kristin Hyser said.
    — Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Salicylic acid, a beta hydroxy acid (BHA) lauded for its exfoliating and anti-inflammatory properties, has long been the MVP of breakout control, but today’s best salicylic acid serums go well beyond zapping zits.
    — Sarah Han, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Health advocacy groups such as the Center for Science in the Public Interest have long urged consumers to avoid products containing BHA because some studies have indicated that the chemical causes cancer in rats, mice and hamsters.
    — CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
  • The combination of alpha hydroxy (AHA), beta hydroxy (BHA), and polyhydroxy (PHA) acids create a slight tingling sensation that reveals smaller pores and smoother texture.
    — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Abbas recommends Skin Better Science Refining Foam Cleanser, which combines citric acid with gentle AHA lactic acid and BHA salicylic acid.
    — Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 14 Jan. 2026
  • My favorite is Phlur’s Vanilla Skin deodorant, which is clinically tested to last 48 hours, doesn’t contain ingredients like aluminum or baking soda, and offers a skin-loving formula with BHA that brightens underarms.
    — Brittany Leitner, StyleCaster, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Her favorite products include the Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 serum and AHA 30% + BHA 2% High-Strength Peeling Solution.
    — Emma Greene, InStyle, 4 June 2026
  • That’s a doozy to pack into a single tube, and it’s done so with alpha-hydroxy (AHA) and beta-hydroxy (BHA) acids (the aforementioned chemical exfoliants), the brand’s proprietary TruFirm technology, glycerin, and niacinamide.
    — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 22 Feb. 2026
  • The state, in March 2024, hired an outside firm to conduct an equity assessment to better understand how employees at the time experienced the BHA and to see opportunities where equity, diversity and inclusion could be strengthened across the organization.
    — Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026

BHA

2 of 2 abbreviation or noun
  • Choose an exfoliant with BHA, such as salicylic acid, to help remove excess oil.
    — Sherri Gordon, Health, 26 Sep. 2025
  • One-quarter said BHA had systems, policies and practices that enable everyone to thrive.
    — Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
  • In May, the agency identified BHA as a top priority for review.
    — CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Still, Nestle applauded the FDA’s move to launch a new safety review of BHA.
    — Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 10 Feb. 2026
  • The fine was lowered to 1%, or $3,630, to reflect BHA’s financial condition.
    — Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
  • That mapping tool from BHA allows the public to report problem corners — both to alert potential users and to help identify locations for potential fixes.
    — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2026
  • The toner pads combine a trio of acids—AHA, BHA, and PHA—to slough off dead skin cells, unclog pores, and smooth rough texture.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Mar. 2026
  • The alpha hydroxy acids are courtesy of both lactic acid (arguably the gentlest AHA out there) and fruit extracts, while white willow bark serves as a natural source of BHA.
    — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Tyson Foods will also eliminate the preservatives BHA/BHT as well as titanium dioxide, a white pigment.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Within that time period, BHA managed 830 unique grant agreements that received $426 million in state and federal funding.
    — Ellie Roth, Twin Cities, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Health advocates have long pushed for tighter scrutiny of BHA, which the FDA flagged for reassessment during its overhaul of its post-market chemical review process.
    — Siddhi Mahatole, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
  • This serum blends pore-tightening lacto exosomes plus AHA, BHA, and PHA to exfoliate away dead skin cells in a spicule format.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 Dec. 2025
  • The 60% propolis extract gives it a honey-like consistency, cushioning skin with much-need moisture, while niacinamide and BHA control surface oils and gently exfoliate for a clearer, smoother complexion.
    — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2025
  • As in this moisturizing CeraVe cream, beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) is able to penetrate past superficial layers to turn skin into a smooth canvas while fading age spots and hyperpigmentation.
    — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 24 June 2026
  • As in this moisturizing CeraVe cream, beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) is able to penetrate past superficial layers to turn skin into a smooth canvas while fading age spots and hyperpigmentation.
    — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
  • The most critical portion of the retailing segment is Berkshire Hathaway Automotive (BHA), which owns over 80 auto dealerships.
    — Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
  • 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
  • The brand’s hero products include its Rose Liquid Mask, which contains 10 percent BHA, as well as its Calming Shot Blue Chamomile Azulene serum.
    — James Manso, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
  • Gandhi could not answer specifically whether all BHA grantees were providing services to people who need it, but said DHS has the authority to cancel any contracts suspected of being fraudulent.
    — Ellie Roth, Twin Cities, 7 Jan. 2026
  • City Councilor Ed Flynn also said that his proposal to establish a BHA elevator safety commission was blocked by the City Council on Wednesday.
    — Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026
  • The decision will discourage move-ins and tempt residents to hike more than a mile to a regular RTD bus stop, which can be risky, especially in severe weather, BHA executive director Kristin Hyser said.
    — Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Salicylic acid, a beta hydroxy acid (BHA) lauded for its exfoliating and anti-inflammatory properties, has long been the MVP of breakout control, but today’s best salicylic acid serums go well beyond zapping zits.
    — Sarah Han, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Health advocacy groups such as the Center for Science in the Public Interest have long urged consumers to avoid products containing BHA because some studies have indicated that the chemical causes cancer in rats, mice and hamsters.
    — CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
  • The combination of alpha hydroxy (AHA), beta hydroxy (BHA), and polyhydroxy (PHA) acids create a slight tingling sensation that reveals smaller pores and smoother texture.
    — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Abbas recommends Skin Better Science Refining Foam Cleanser, which combines citric acid with gentle AHA lactic acid and BHA salicylic acid.
    — Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 14 Jan. 2026
  • My favorite is Phlur’s Vanilla Skin deodorant, which is clinically tested to last 48 hours, doesn’t contain ingredients like aluminum or baking soda, and offers a skin-loving formula with BHA that brightens underarms.
    — Brittany Leitner, StyleCaster, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Her favorite products include the Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 serum and AHA 30% + BHA 2% High-Strength Peeling Solution.
    — Emma Greene, InStyle, 4 June 2026
  • That’s a doozy to pack into a single tube, and it’s done so with alpha-hydroxy (AHA) and beta-hydroxy (BHA) acids (the aforementioned chemical exfoliants), the brand’s proprietary TruFirm technology, glycerin, and niacinamide.
    — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 22 Feb. 2026
  • The state, in March 2024, hired an outside firm to conduct an equity assessment to better understand how employees at the time experienced the BHA and to see opportunities where equity, diversity and inclusion could be strengthened across the organization.
    — Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Olay Super Serum Body Wash is formulated with ingredients such as vitamin E, collagen peptide, vitamin C, niacinamide, and BHA, which combine to create a powerful formula that hydrates, firms, brightens, evens, and smooths the skin.
    — Claire West, Parents, 27 Feb. 2026

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