Whether glycolic acid can be used as a deodorant

Modernism and deodorization methods are controversial. Glycolic acid is unique in its properties and has a lot to investigate for its use in deodorization.

Glycolic acid has special chemical properties. Its molecular structure contains carboxyl and hydroxyl groups, which make glycolic acid lively and reactive. In the past, many studies have focused on its application in skin care and other fields, but there is still little research on its deodorization.

Considering the principle of deodorization, due to the source of odor, it is mostly produced by the growth and metabolism of bacteria. Bacteria multiply in a specific environment on the body surface and release odorant substances such as ammonia and volatile fatty acids. If it can inhibit the reproduction of bacteria, or neutralize or decompose odorogenic substances, it can deodorize.

Glycolic acid is weakly acidic and can change the acid-base environment in which bacteria live. The body surface is usually weakly acidic, and its acidity is moderately regulated, or the growth of bacteria can be inhibited. When the pH of the environment is uncomfortable, the enzyme activity and cell membrane function of bacteria may be damaged, the reproduction rate is slowed down, and the generation of odorant substances is also reduced.

Furthermore, the hydroxyl and carboxyl groups of glycolic acid may chemically react with odorogenic substances. Such as with ammonia substances, or through acid-base neutralization and other reactions, it can be converted into relatively odorless or low-odor products; with volatile fatty acids, or through reactions such as esterification, its chemical structure can be changed, volatility can be reduced, and odor can be reduced.

If you want to use glycolic acid as a deodorant, there are also concerns. If its acidity is too strong, it may cause irritation to the skin. Human skin is delicate, and the acidic environment can cause skin discomfort or even damage the skin barrier. Therefore, when applying, its concentration needs to be carefully regulated to ensure that it can not only exert the effect of deodorization, but also not damage skin health.

In summary, glycolic acid has potential potential in the field of deodorization. However, in order to make it a practical deodorant, it is necessary to conduct in-depth research and weigh its advantages and disadvantages in order to make good use of it and add a new path to the deodorization method.