Can I Use Glycolic Acid After Exfoliating
An analysis of whether glycolic acid can be used after exfoliation
When mortals are cleansing and skin care, they often encounter confusion about whether glycolic acid can be used after exfoliation. Those who cover exfoliation remove the old waste exfoliation on the surface of the skin to make the skin smoother and more delicate. Glycolic acid is a fruit acid, and it has a significant effect on rejuvenating and beautifying the skin.

After exfoliation, the skin is temporarily sensitive, the stratum corneum becomes thinner, and the protection is slightly weaker. At this time, if glycolic acid is used, it is acidic or irritates the skin, causing redness, tingling, and itching. If the skin has strong tolerance, the exfoliation method is mild and the interval is long, or you can try a small amount of it. However, if the skin is already sensitive and fragile, and the reaction is large after exfoliation, rashly use glycolic acid, which may cause skin discomfort and damage the skin barrier.

Therefore, if you want to use glycolic acid after exfoliation, you should first check your own skin type. For sensitive skin, you should be cautious, or try it before a small area of skin to see if there are any adverse reactions. For non-sensitive skin, you should also control the dosage and frequency. And after use, you must moisturize and protect the skin from sun to prevent skin damage. In short, skin care should be based on healthy skin and weigh the pros and cons to achieve the effect of skin beauty.