The study of glycolic acid and antiperspiration
The study of glycolic acid has emerged in the field of skin care in recent years, but its relationship with antiperspiration is much doubtful. Try to analyze it now.

Glycolic acid belongs to α-hydroxy acids and has unique chemical properties. Its molecular structure contains carboxyl and hydroxyl groups, which can show special effects on the skin. The secretion of ordinary sweat is related to the activity of the sweat glands on the surface of the body. The stimulation of various factors inside and outside the receptor of the sweat glands causes perspiration to regulate body temperature and maintain the stability of the internal environment.

Or glycolic acid can antiperspirate, and the reason is its effect on the stratum corneum of the skin. Glycolic acid can loosen the connection between keratinocytes and make the metabolism of the stratum corneum more orderly. When the state of the stratum corneum improves, the patency of the duct mouth of the sweat glands also changes. If there is no risk of congestion at the duct mouth of the sweat glands, the secretion of sweat may be controlled to a certain extent.

Another said that glycolic acid may affect the physiological activities of sweat gland cells. The metabolism of sweat gland cells requires a suitable microenvironment. Glycolic acid may regulate the rate of sweat secretion by changing the chemical composition of extracellular fluid or interacting with receptors on the cell surface.

However, there are also objections. The secretion of sweat is regulated by complex systems such as nerves and endocrinos. Although glycolic acid can act on the local part of the skin, the antiperspirant mechanism of the human body is complicated, and it is difficult to achieve significant antiperspirant effect with glycolic acid alone. And the amount of transdermal absorption of glycolic acid for external use is limited, and whether it can have a sufficient impact on the sweat glands is unknown.

In summary, the relationship between glycolic acid and antiperspiration is still under discussion. Although it is theoretically possible to antiperspirate, more rigorous experiments and extensive clinical studies are needed to prove its exact effect. Doctors and beauty lovers should be cautious when using the antiperspirant effect of glycolic acid, and they should not trust the words of a family.