Glycolic Acid Why should you use it?

Glycolic Acid is an active ingredient that belongs to the group of Alpha Hydroxy Acids or AHAs. It is mainly used as an exfoliant that removes dead skin cells and also helps to promote the natural renewal of our skin.

There are different types of AHAs, including Lactic Acid, Malic, Citric, Tartaric, among others, however, Glycolic Acid is undoubtedly the most known and used in formulation, because it is the one that has the most scientific research demonstrating its effectiveness. It can be found alone or in formulations together with other acids and active ingredients in general.

But what is the reason why we should use it?

The daily environmental damage + the passage of time are external and internal factors that damage and diminish the natural capacity of renewal of our skin as it used to do, let's say that it is a natural mechanism of our body that becomes slower with age. At birth our cell renewal (from the time the dermal cell is born until it reaches the surface, is approximately 15 days, from the age of 30 years is decreasing giving 60 years a renewal of approximately 90 days) This leads to an accumulation of dead cells in the skin, obtaining a dull, thickened skin, with imperfections, lack of luminosity, and aged.

Incorporating Glycolic Acid into our routine is as essential as it is important to maintain youthful, vibrant and radiant skin now and in the future.

Benefits of Glycolic Acid.

Glycolic Acid acts on the stratum corneum of the epidermis by dissolving dead surface cells, so one of its benefits is to help our skin renew itself more quickly and optimally revealing a more luminous and firmer skin.

This type of exfoliation treats blemishes, uneven skin tone, fights dull skin, reduces wrinkles and fine lines, and is even ideal for combination and oily skin as it helps reduce acne, prevent blackheads and refine enlarged pores.

Another benefit that we have not talked about is the size of its molecules, they are so small that they can penetrate very well into the skin to reach the deepest layers, generating a stimulus of hyaluronic acid (water), filling the deep layers.

Glycolic Acid is naturally extracted from sugar cane, and can be a good choice, however, it is most effective when synthesized in the laboratory, where its potency and concentration are optimized for use in skin care, for greater effectiveness, purity and pH stability of the formula, as the pH value increases the active concentration of Glycolic Acid decreases and thus its effectiveness.

Is Glycolic Acid right for me?

There are some important points to look out for.

1. The percentage of concentration
2. The pH value at which the product is formulated
3. With which other acids or active ingredients it is formulated, the synergy of ingredients is important, depending on the objectives to be treated.

If you have never applied Glycolic Acid before, it is recommended to start with a low concentration (e.g. 5%) and gradually increase the concentration as your skin gets used to it. This alpha-hydroxy acid is photosensitizing, so it is advisable to always use it at night.

In which products can you find them?

It's time to choose! Products with Glycolic Acid

You can find Cleansers with Glycolic Acid, ideal solutions to keep the skin free of impurities, dissolve dead cells while cleansing our skin.

We have the most advanced no-rinse Glycolic AcidToners that you can't miss, thanks to its great results.

If you consider yourself a regular user of this active ingredient, serums with Glycolic Acid are a must-have in your beauty routine, they are a before and after for your skin.

You can not miss the moment of hydration at night, if you want moisturizer with Glycolic Acid, they are ideal to give a perfect dose to your skin and wake up with a luminous and rejuvenated skin.

And for those who always want more, we have Exfoliants with Glycolic Acid and masks with Glycolic Acid, as an option to incorporate specific products for advanced routines.

Today's conclusion

With Glycolic Acid you will help your skin look like new, treating all the signs of aging and improving the texture, thus obtaining a skin free of imperfections, luminous, young and healthy.

In addition, incorporating Glycolic Acid in our routine will make the difference to achieve the objective and result we want to achieve in our skin.

One thing you should know once you apply it, especially the first few times, is that you may notice a slight itching, tingling or heat, but you should be calm, it is a natural and normal reaction of the active ingredient itself, that means that it is acting and it is a sensation that remains only a few seconds.

And the usual advice: do not forget to apply sunscreen every morning.