On the relationship between glycolic acid and foot odor
There are many people suffering from foot odor today. The cause is mostly caused by the growth of foot bacteria and excessive sweat secretion. Glycolic acid, on the other hand, may have potential to solve the problem of foot odor.

Glycolic acid has unique chemical properties. Its molecular structure contains carboxyl and hydroxyl groups, which give it good water solubility and mild acidic properties. In the field of skin care, glycolic acid is often used as a exfoliant. The cover can gently remove the aging keratinocytes accumulated on the surface of the skin, rejuvenating the skin.

As for the causes of foot odor, first, the sweat glands of the feet are developed, secreting a lot of sweat, and the shoes are airtight, creating a warm and humid environment, which is just a hotbed for bacteria to multiply. Bacteria decompose organic matter in sweat, resulting in an unpleasant odor. Second, the accumulation of aging keratinocytes also provides conditions for bacterial attachment and growth.

Glycolic acid can play a role in foot odor in two ways. First, its acidity can adjust the acid-base environment of the foot skin. The normal skin surface is weakly acidic, which is not conducive to the growth of most odor-causing bacteria. Glycolic acid moderately reduces the pH value of the foot skin, inhibits the growth of bacteria, and then reduces foot odor. Second, the exfoliation effect of glycolic acid can effectively remove the accumulated aging keratinocytes in the foot. When keratinocytes are reduced, bacterial adhesion and nutrient sources are also reduced, thereby relieving the phenomenon of foot odor.

However, when using glycolic acid, caution is required. Because of its certain acidity, if the concentration is too high or used improperly, it is easy to irritate the foot skin, causing redness, swelling, pain and other discomfort. Therefore, you should choose the appropriate concentration product according to your own skin tolerance, and use it according to the correct method. If you try it on a small area of skin first, observe whether there are any adverse reactions, and then apply it in a wide range. And the frequency of use also needs to be controlled, not excessive.

To sum up, glycolic acid has a positive effect on relieving foot odor, but users must be cautious in order to not only remove foot odor, but also maintain skin health