On the Compatibility of Glycolic Acid and Salicylic Acid Facial Cleanser

In recent times, the way of skin care has been flocked to by everyone. In facial cleansers, the study of ingredients is crucial. Glycolic acid and salicylic acid are both commonly used ingredients in the skin care industry, but the compatibility of the two with facial cleansers is an important matter that needs to be discussed in detail.

Glycolic acid is a type of fruit acid. Its molecules are small and can easily penetrate into the stratum corneum of the skin, help the renewal of keratinocytes, make the skin surface smoother and more delicate, and promote the production of collagen, which can make the skin glow and reduce fine lines.

Salicylic acid, with fat-soluble characteristics, can penetrate deep into the pores and remove the oil and dirt accumulated in the pores. For acne muscles, it can effectively inhibit the growth of acne, and can also improve the keratinization of the skin, making the skin texture more uniform.

When it comes to whether the two can be used together with facial cleanser, it depends on a number of factors. First, the tolerance of the skin. If the skin is more sensitive, rashly combining glycolic acid with salicylic acid facial cleanser may cause skin discomfort, such as redness, tingling, itching and other symptoms. Because both are irritating, superimposed use, or excessive irritation. Second, the concentration of the product. If the concentration of glycolic acid and salicylic acid in the facial cleanser is quite high, you need to be cautious when using it together. Under high concentration, the irritation to the skin is more significant, and it is easy to destroy the skin's barrier function.

However, if the skin is well tolerated and the product concentration used is appropriate, under the correct use method, glycolic acid and salicylic acid facial cleanser may be compatible. For example, first moisturize the face with water, take an appropriate amount of facial cleanser containing glycolic acid and massage gently for a while. After washing with water, wait for the skin to soothe slightly, and then take the facial cleanser containing salicylic acid and repeat the cleansing steps. In this way, it can not only play the advantages of both, glycolic acid removes old waste keratin, salicylic acid cleans pores, but also reduce the risk of overstimulation to a certain extent.

To sum up, the compatibility of glycolic acid and salicylic acid facial cleanser cannot be generalized. It needs to be carefully selected according to personal skin conditions and product specific characteristics, so as to achieve the ideal skin care effect and nourish the skin without damaging it.