Benefits and Side Effects of Glycolic Acid

Glycolic acid has attracted much attention in the field of skin care. It has many benefits, the first of which is to rejuvenate the skin. Glycolic acid can loosen the adhesion between keratinocytes and promote the shedding of old waste keratin, which in turn makes the skin surface smoother and more delicate, and restores its radiance. For example, long-term use of products containing glycolic acid can significantly improve the roughness of the skin and make the skin feel silky and smooth.

Furthermore, glycolic acid has a significant effect on whitening light spots. It can accelerate the metabolism of melanin, inhibit melanin production, and has a good improvement effect on pigmentation problems such as pigmentation spots and acne marks. If you insist on using it for a period of time, you can see that the pig

At the same time, glycolic acid can also stimulate collagen production. As the skin ages, collagen is lost and wrinkles appear loose. Glycolic acid can activate the vitality of skin cells, promote collagen synthesis, enhance skin elasticity, effectively delay skin aging and reduce wrinkles.

However, glycolic acid also has certain side effects. First, it is irritating. Due to its acidic properties, some people with sensitive skin may experience redness, tingling, itching and other uncomfortable symptoms after use. If the skin has poor tolerance, be careful when using it for the first time, and try it topically first.

Second, increase the skin's sensitivity to ultraviolet rays. During the use of products containing glycolic acid, if no sun protection measures are taken, the skin is more susceptible to sunburn, causing tanning, sunburn and other problems. Therefore, when using such products, daily sun protection is very important, and it is necessary to apply sunscreen and do a good job of physical sun protection.

In short, although glycolic acid has significant effect on skin maintenance, users need to choose it reasonably according to their own skin conditions, pay attention to the use method and precautions, in order to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages and harvest good skin care effects.