AHA, BHA, PHA and Urea: 5 Reasons This Bikini Line Routine Works
Four hydroxy acids, urea and a fragrance-free cleanse. Here's what's in each step of the Bikini Ready Routine, what each ingredient does, and why they work better together.
What's in the Bikini Ready Routine? Three formulas: a fragrance-free cleansing gel with aloe vera and allantoin, a leave-on exfoliating serum with four hydroxy acids (lactic, mandelic, salicylic and gluconolactone), and a smoothing cream with urea, shea butter and oat. Used together, they're designed for skin along the bikini line that looks smoother and feels soft.
Four acids, three ways to exfoliate
The Gentle Intimate Exfoliating Serum combines lactic and mandelic acids (AHAs), salicylic acid (a BHA) and gluconolactone (a PHA). Each works at its own pace: lactic acid is the quickest, mandelic acid's larger molecule works more gradually, salicylic acid is oil-soluble and gluconolactone is the gentlest. Together they lift away dull surface skin cells for smoother-looking skin.
Urea, backed by the skin's own moisturisers
The Urea Body Smoothing Cream pairs urea with sodium lactate and betaine, humectants that are also part of the skin's natural moisturising factors. Shea butter and oat soften and condition, so the skin along your bikini line feels hydrated and comfortable.
A cleanser defined by what it leaves out
No fragrance and no alcohol. The Gentle Intimate Cleansing Gel uses aloe vera leaf juice, allantoin and plant-derived lipids for a gentle cleanse that leaves skin feeling soft, not tight. It's mild enough to use every day on the bikini line, inner thighs, bum and underarms.
Built as a system, in order
Cleanse first, so the serum goes onto clean, dry skin. Let the acids dry, then finish with urea to hydrate. Lactic acid and gluconolactone appear in all three formulas, so each step is designed to sit alongside the others rather than compete with them.
Formulated by our own chemist, made in Australia
Every Skin Federation product is an original formulation by our skincare chemist, Australian owned and made. All three steps are fragrance-free and alcohol-free, and the full ingredient lists are on each product page, so you can check every one.
Everything in one routine
Bikini Ready Routine
Gentle Intimate Cleansing Gel, Gentle Intimate Exfoliating Serum and Urea Body Smoothing Cream. 3 full-size products.
Made in AustraliaChemist-formulated for intimate skin
Fragrance-freeAnd alcohol-free, all three steps
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How to use it
Step 1, every night
Cleanse
In the shower, wash the area with the Gentle Intimate Cleansing Gel and pat dry.
Step 2, three nights a week
Exfoliate
Smooth the Gentle Intimate Exfoliating Serum over clean, dry skin and let it dry.
Step 3, every night
Moisturise
Finish with the Urea Body Smoothing Cream.
Use consistently for at least four weeks, then all three steps once a week to keep skin feeling smooth. Apply sunscreen to exfoliated areas exposed to the sun. Patch test first and avoid broken skin.
The ingredients, at a glance
Ingredient
Where it is
What it does
Lactic acid
Serum, cleanser and cream
An AHA that gently lifts away dull surface skin cells and helps skin hold moisture
Mandelic acid
Serum
An AHA with a larger molecule, so it works more gradually
Salicylic acid
Serum
An oil-soluble BHA for smoother-looking skin around hair follicles
Gluconolactone
Serum, cleanser and cream
A PHA and the gentlest of the four acids; it also attracts moisture
Urea
Cream
A humectant that is part of the skin's natural moisturising factors; hydrates and softens
Sodium lactate and betaine
Cream
Humectants that help skin feel hydrated
Shea butter and oat
Cream
Soften and condition dry, rough-feeling skin
Aloe vera, allantoin and plant-derived lipids
Cleanser
A gentle cleanse that leaves skin feeling soft
Full ingredient lists are on each product page. Patch test first and avoid broken skin.
Each acid works at a different pace on the skin's surface. Combining them gives an even, gentle exfoliation for smoother-looking skin when used three nights a week.
What does urea do?
Urea is a humectant, which means it draws water into the outer layer of the skin. It's also part of the skin's natural moisturising factors, which is why it's used to hydrate and soften skin that feels dry and rough.
Can I use the serum after hair removal?
Wait at least 24 hours after shaving, waxing or laser, and until your skin feels comfortable. Keep cleansing and moisturising as usual in the meantime.
Is it suitable for sensitive skin?
All three products are fragrance-free and alcohol-free. As with any product containing exfoliating acids, patch test on a small area first and avoid broken skin.
Where can I use it?
On the bikini line and hair-bearing bikini area, inner thighs, bum and underarms. For external use only.
Do I get free shipping?
Yes. Orders over $100 ship free within Australia, and the routine is $102. Every order also includes a free sample, chosen at random from what we have in stock. Orders usually ship within 24 hours, and always within 2 business days.
What's your returns policy?
Faulty products can be returned free of charge within 30 days of delivery.
Prefer to start with one step?
Every product in the routine is also available on its own.
Step 1, every night
Step 2, three nights a week
Step 3, every night