On the appropriate order of use of glycolic acid and essence
Mrs. skin maintenance, glycolic acid and essence are both commonly used things. However, the order of use of the two is quite critical, which is related to the effect of skin care.
Glycolic acid has unique properties. It can gently exfoliate, clear pores, rejuvenate the skin, and make the skin shine again. If glycolic acid is applied first, it can remove the old waste exfoliation accumulated on the surface of the skin, paving the way for the subsequent absorption of the essence. In this way, the nutrients of the essence can enter the skin more smoothly and have a better effect.
However, the essence cannot be ignored. It is rich in nourishing and repairing ingredients, which can deeply moisturize the skin and strengthen the skin barrier. If the skin is more sensitive, first use the essence as a base to care for the skin and buffer the possible irritation caused by glycolic acid. After the skin adapts, then use glycolic acid, so step by step, it can also achieve the purpose of good skin care.
Therefore, using glycolic acid and essence needs to check the condition of the skin. Those with strong skin tolerance can first use glycolic acid and then essence to give full play to the synergistic effect of the two; those with sensitive skin should first nourish the essence, and then use glycolic acid. Be careful to do it, so as to protect the skin and get healthy and moist skin.