Glycolic acid and stretch marks

Stretch marks are troubled by many people, and glycolic acid may play a role in this regard. Glycolic acid, as an ingredient commonly found in skin care products, has the potential to improve stretch marks.

From the principle of action, glycolic acid has the ability to promote skin cell renewal. Skin cell renewal is accelerated, which helps new cells replace damaged or aging cells. Stretch marks are formed when the fibrous tissue of the skin is damaged and the appearance is textured. Glycolic acid improves the appearance of stretch marks by accelerating cell renewal, which prompts the production of new, healthy skin cells. For example, in some clinical studies, people who use skin care products containing glycolic acid have improved the smoothness of the skin at the stretch marks after a period of time.

In addition, glycolic acid can also increase the moisture content of the skin. The skin at stretch marks is usually dry, and the lack of moisture will make the lines more obvious. Glycolic acid can enhance the moisturizing ability of the skin, make the skin more hydrated and full, and make stretch marks look less prominent. After adding glycolic acid to some moisturizing products, users report that the moisturizing effect of the skin is enhanced, and the stretch marks are visually reduced.

However, the use of glycolic acid to improve stretch marks also needs to be cautious. Glycolic acid is irritating to a certain extent, and some people with sensitive skin may experience redness, tingling and other uncomfortable symptoms after use. Therefore, before using products containing glycolic acid, it is recommended to try it on a small area of skin to observe whether there are any adverse reactions. In addition, the product instructions should be followed to control the frequency and dosage of use to ensure the safe and effective use of glycolic acid to improve stretch marks.