On the Appropriate Use of Glycolic Acid Before and After Bathing
Ordinary people often use bathing to cleanse their bodies. The method of bathing is related to the effect of cleansing skin and the principle of skin care. Glycolic acid has attracted much attention in the field of skin care, but it has advantages and disadvantages before and after bathing, which cannot be ignored.

If glycolic acid is used before bathing, its advantage can be seen in the ability to soften the cuticles in advance. If the stratum corneum on the surface of the skin is thick and difficult to penetrate, it is difficult for all skin care ingredients to reach the deep layers of the skin. Glycolic acid has the power to dissolve the cuticles. When used before bathing, it can loosen the cuticles. During subsequent bathing, hot water is rinsed, which is more conducive to dilating pores, easy to remove dirt, and in subsequent skin care steps, nutrients are For example, if a farmer plows the land, first loosen the soil and then sow the seeds, and the seeds are rooted in the soil, it is easier to thrive. However, using glycolic acid before bathing also has its disadvantages. At this time, the skin is not moisturized and directly comes into contact with glycolic acid. If the concentration is improper, or the skin is sensitive and easily irritated, it will cause redness, itching and other discomfort to the skin.

If you use glycolic acid after bathing, the advantage is that the skin is soaked in hot water, the pores have been opened, and the dirt has been removed. At this time, using glycolic acid can act more accurately on the skin. Just like a good doctor, the sick body has been cleared, and the medicinal power has reached the sick place. And after bathing, the skin is fully hydrated, and glycolic acid can cooperate with moist However, using glycolic acid after bathing also has drawbacks. After bathing, the skin is in a relatively fragile state. If the moisture is not dried in time, glycolic acid encounters water, or changes its original concentration and mode of action, weakening its skin care effect, it may also be diluted by moisture, prolonging the residence time of glycolic acid on the skin surface and increasing the risk of irritation.

Therefore, those who want to use glycolic acid for skin care should carefully review their own skin type. Those with strong skin tolerance can enjoy the benefits of softening the cuticles and assisting absorption by using glycolic acid before bathing; those with sensitive skin should use it after bathing, taking advantage of the pores that have opened, and the relatively stable environment after drying the water to reduce irritation. In short, the use of glycolic acid before and after bathing requires caution to achieve the best skin care effect and maintain healthy skin.