What is Glycolic Acid?

Glycolic acid, which is derived from sugar cane sources, is considered an Alpha Hydroxy Acid. Glycolic Acid shows up in such anti-aging products as creams, lotions, serums, facial and body cleansers, eye creams, exfoliants and chemical peels. Even for professional-grade skincare products, Glycolic Acid is usually at administered at 15 percent or less and with a pH level of 3.0 or higher. The lower pH with a higher percentage concentration can irritate the skin. People with sensitive or exceptionally dry skin types should avoid Glycolic Acid, especially the higher percentage with lower pH levels. Sensitive- and dry-skin types can become irritated and skin can become inflamed with the use or over-use of Glycolic Acid.

 Thicker skin types, including oily, combination and acneic skin, can tend to be more tolerant of Glycolic Acid. Glycolic Acid is an exfoliant, removing excess dead surface cells off the stratum cornuem (outermost layer of your skin), revealing newer and more youthful skin. Glycolic Acid can also help with oil control and act as a disinfectant to the skin, providing oily and acneic skin types with a more radiant skin tone.

Men and women alike get fantastic results from Glycolic Acid, including anti-aging benefits, because the exfoliation process allows for smoother and finer texture of the skin.

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