When it comes to the simultaneous use of glycolic acid and retinol for skin care, everyone seeks its good. Recently, glycolic acid and retinol have attracted much attention in the field of skin care. However, it is doubtful whether the two can be used at the same time.

Glycolic acid is a type of fruit acid and has the ability to gently exfoliate. It can exfoliate the old exfoliation on the surface of the skin, make the skin new, radiant, and can promote collagen production and tighten the skin. Retinol is a derivative of vitamin A, which can effectively improve skin texture, reduce wrinkles, and improve skin metabolism.

However, using both at the same time poses a real risk. Glycolic acid thins the stratum corneum of the skin and enhances the permeability of the skin. Retinol is already irritating. When used in combination, the skin will be stimulated greatly, or it will cause redness, itching, tingling, or even molting. Therefore, people with sensitive skin should be especially cautious.

If you want to use it at the same time, you can try it on a small piece of skin first to see if it is uncomfortable. And the initial frequency of use should be low, such as once a week, and then gradually increase. When using, it is also used as a good skin moisturizing and sun protection.

In short, although glycolic acid and retinol have their own skin care effects, they must be used with caution and choose according to their own skin conditions in order to achieve the best of skin care and avoid the risk of skin damage.