On the relationship between glycolic acid and acne breakouts
Recently, people have paid much attention to skin care, and glycolic acid has gradually entered people's field of vision. However, its relationship with acne breakouts is worth exploring.

Glycolic acid belongs to the class of fruit acids. In the field of skin care, it is often used by people for its ability to promote keratin renewal and improve skin texture. However, many users have reported that after using glycolic acid-containing materials, there is a phenomenon of acne breakouts.

Investigate its root cause, although glycolic acid can accelerate the shedding of the stratum corneum, if the skin cannot adapt, the sebaceous glands secrete or disrupt. The sebaceous glands secrete sebum to moisturize the skin. Once the secretion is out of balance, too much sebum can easily block the mouth of the hair follicle, causing the growth and reproduction of Propionibacterium acne in the hair follicle, which then causes inflammation and eventually acne.

Furthermore, glycolic acid may cause damage to the skin barrier for a short time. If the skin barrier is weak, its resistance to external stimuli will decrease and its sensitivity will increase. At this time, if there are a little external unfavorable factors, such as unclean environment and bacterial infestation, the skin is prone to a warning of acne bursts.

Another said, individual skin type differences are also key. For oily skin, the sebaceous glands are active, and glycolic acid products may be more likely to stimulate excessive secretion of the sebaceous glands. For dry and sensitive skin, due to the fragile skin, the irritation of glycolic acid may overwhelm the skin, and it will also induce acne.

Therefore, those who want to use glycolic acid for skin care must first observe their skin type carefully, and start with a low concentration and small-scale trial to observe the skin reaction. If you experience acne and other discomfort, stop using it as soon as possible and consult a professional to protect your skin from acne.