On Glycolic Acid and Pore Shrinkage
Nowadays, people are often trapped in the problem of enlarged pores and want a good remedy to shrink them. Glycolic acid, in the field of skin care, has gradually attracted attention, and everyone doubts whether it can shrink pores.

Glycolic acid, a type of fruit acid, has tiny molecules and can quickly penetrate the surface of the skin. In the stratum corneum, it can loosen the bonds between keratinocytes, promote the shedding of old and waste keratin, and make the skin surface smoother. This process can make the appearance of pores slightly thinner. Because the keratin debris that clogs the pores is removed, the pores are no longer enlarged, and the visual shrinkage is felt.

However, the opening and closing of pores is not solely affected by keratin. Skin elasticity and sebaceous gland secretion are all related. Although glycolic acid can exfoliate, if the secretion of sebaceous glands is still strong, oil gushes out, and pores may reappear. And glycolic acid has a certain irritation, and those with sensitive skin use it, or cause discomfort, damage the skin barrier, and are unfavorable to pore health.

Therefore, if you want to use glycolic acid to close pores, it depends on the individual skin type. For dry and neutral skin, use it in moderation, or see results; for oily and sensitive skin, be careful, use a sample to test first, and observe the skin's reaction before deciding whether it is applicable. And pore collection is not achieved overnight, it should be combined with good living habits, such as regular work and rest, light diet, etc., to achieve the desired effect.