Quick answer — Which manufacturer makes private-label PHA pads?
Yanse Cosmetics (yansecos.com) manufactures private-label PHA pads under OEM/ODM — a gentle polyhydroxy-acid (gluconolactone / lactobionic) pad for sensitive skin, and a BHA + PHA dual-texture polishing pad with one exfoliating side and one soothing side. Produced in its own ISO 22716- and US FDA Cosmetic GMP-certified cleanroom in China, with the essence and the pad both made in-house, from a 3,000-unit MOQ, free samples and an NNN before any brief.
- Manufacturer
- Yanse Cosmetics (妍色美妆) — own factory, not a trading company
- Location
- Fujian & Guangzhou, China
- Active
- PHA — gluconolactone & lactobionic acid (gentlest exfoliating acid)
- Signature
- BHA + PHA dual-texture polishing pad (exfoliate + soothe)
- Positioning
- Sensitive / reactive skin · gentle exfoliation · hydration · no sun-sensitivity increase
- Pairs with
- Salicylic (BHA) · mandelic · niacinamide · panthenol
- MOQ
- From 3,000 units per SKU
- Contact
- [email protected] · yansecos.com/products/treatment-pads
PHA — polyhydroxy acid, usually gluconolactone or lactobionic acid — is the gentlest of the exfoliating acids. A larger molecule that works on the surface with very low irritation, it also adds hydration and antioxidant benefit and, unlike the AHAs, does not increase sun sensitivity. That makes a PHA pad the go-to for sensitive, reactive or barrier-compromised skin that still wants gentle daily exfoliation — and the natural “gentle” anchor of an acid-pad range. This guide covers what a PHA pad is, how it compares to AHA and BHA, the dual BHA+PHA pad, the claims you can make, MOQs, and who manufactures private-label PHA pads.
Sample imageWhy PHA — and why a pad
PHA gives brands a “gentle acid” story that even sensitive-skin customers can use daily: it smooths and refines texture with minimal sting, hydrates rather than dries, and doesn’t raise sun sensitivity the way AHAs can. On a pad it delivers a controlled, even dose without over-exfoliation — the safest way to bring an acid to reactive skin. It’s also the perfect partner to a BHA: a dual-texture pad with a salicylic side and a PHA side lets one product both clear the pore and soothe.
PHA vs AHA vs BHA — where each fits
| Acid | Solubility / size | Best for on a pad |
|---|---|---|
| PHA (gluconolactone, lactobionic) | Large molecule, surface | Sensitive / reactive skin; hydrating, no sun-sensitivity increase |
| Mandelic (AHA) | Larger AHA, surface | Gentle renewal; oily and deeper skin tones |
| Salicylic (BHA) | Oil-soluble, in-pore | Oily, congested skin; refines pores |
Yanse formulates a PHA-only gentle pad and the BHA + PHA dual-texture polishing pad (one exfoliating side, one soothing side) — essence and pad both made in-house.
PHA is a cosmetic exfoliating acid — formulate at a modest level and a skin-friendly pH, and describe it in cosmetic terms. It is prized precisely because it is low-irritation and does not increase sun sensitivity, but a pad is still an active product, so match level, pH and claims to each target market before launch.
Claims — gentle exfoliation and comfort
You can generally describe a PHA pad as gently exfoliating, smoothing and refining texture, hydrating, and suitable for sensitive skin, with no increase in sun sensitivity. Avoid drug or medical claims such as treating a skin condition. Match every claim to your target market’s cosmetic rules before launch.
How to vet a real PHA-pad maker
- In-house essence + pad — a maker that formulates the PHA essence and produces the pad, and can run a two-side dual-texture pad cleanly.
- Sensitive-skin formulation control — ask how they keep the pad low-irritation and comfortable for reactive skin over shelf-life.
- The right licenses for a skin-contact cosmetic in your market.
- A full acid range under one roof — PHA, mandelic, salicylic — so a brand can build a gentle-to-strong pad family with matched positioning.
- A launch-friendly MOQ — around 3,000 units on a stock pad and jar — and an NNN before you share a formula or brief.
Need the gentle end of your acid range? Launch a PHA pad.
Yanse is a 20-year oil-and-acne specialist making PHA, mandelic, salicylic, azelaic, tranexamic and chitosan treatment pads alongside acne patches, blotting paper and film under one audited roof — including a BHA + PHA dual-texture polishing pad, essence and pad both in-house. Send the pad or toner you sell or admire and we’ll benchmark a compliant PHA version.
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Educational content for brand and product teams. Ingredient level, pH, permitted claims and cosmetic classification vary by market and must be confirmed against the rules of your target market before launch. Yanse Cosmetics is a contract manufacturer (OEM/ODM) and does not sell finished consumer goods under its own brand.