Introduction
Glycolic acid is an acid that helps to exfoliate and rejuvenate the skin. Glycolic can be found in many different forms, including creams, cleansers and lotions that you can apply directly to your skin. It's also available from your dermatologist as a prescription treatment for wrinkles and other skin issues. If you're looking for glycolic acid use cases, check out this blog!
Glycolic acid is a Hydroxy acid
Glycolic acid is a natural substance found in sugar cane. It's also made synthetically, but it's an exfoliant that removes dead skin cells. It helps to smooth and brighten your complexion by unclogging pores, making it easier for other skincare products to penetrate the surface of the skin—which makes it ideal for treating acne-prone or sensitive skin types like those with rosacea and eczema (you can read more about this here).
Glycolic acid penetrates the skin and increases collagen production. It's best known for its ability to increase cell turnover, which results in smoother, brighter skin. Glycolic acid can be used as an exfoliant by itself or together with other products like alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) or retinoids -- all three of which are common ingredients in anti-aging treatments. You'll find it in most acne cleansers, toners and moisturizers with the word "glycolic" on the label; it's also included in many facial peels like AHA face masks or microdermabrasion treatments.
Glycolic acid is great for older skin, or skin that shows signs of sun damage or aging. It helps to exfoliate the surface of the epidermis, which can improve texture and reduce wrinkles. Glycolic acid also has anti-inflammatory properties that work well on acne-prone or irritated skin. If you have sensitive skin type (even if you don’t usually have problems with irritation), glycolic acid might not be right for you because it will cause redness and peeling but this can be avoided by using less intense products than would normally be used when treating these problems with other ingredients such as salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide.
You can find glycolic at home in creams and lotions, or you can get them from your dermatologist.
You can find glycolic acid at home in creams and lotions, or you can get them from your dermatologist. Glycolic acid is a good choice for older skin that has been damaged by the sun. It's also helpful for acne and other skin conditions such as rosacea, eczema and psoriasis. If you have sensitive or dry skin types (which is pretty common), try using a moisturizer with glycolic acid before putting any other products on top of it—it'll make those areas feel soft without feeling greasy!
If you have mature skin, glycolic acid is an excellent choice for your skincare routine. It can help with fine lines and wrinkles, acne, sun damage and even hyperpigmentation (dark spots).
FACT: Glycolic acid has been shown to kill bacteria that cause pimples—it also helps clear up existing ones. In fact, a study published in the journal Dermatology showed that glycolic acid was more effective than benzoyl peroxide at preventing pimples on volunteers' faces during a five-week period. The same study found that using both products together produced even better results than using either product alone!
Conclusion
If you're looking for an effective way to treat your skin, glycolic acid is a great option.