On the Side Effects of Glycolic Acid on the Face
Glycolic acid has attracted more and more attention in the field of facial skin care, but it also has some side effects, which cannot be ignored.

Bearing the brunt, the feeling of irritation is often present. After the facial skin is exposed to glycolic acid, some people will feel tingling and burning. This edge glycolic acid has the ability to exfoliate. When it is first used, the skin is temporarily difficult to adapt. For people with thin skin, the tingling is even worse after use. It is like a small needle stabbing lightly, and the heat will rise. Light cases are fleeting in a moment, and heavy cases may cause the skin to turn red and last for a long time.

Allergic reactions cannot be ignored. Although not common, some people are allergic to glycolic acid. After use or skin rash, granules such as millet, itching is intolerable, scratching, or infection, making skin problems worse. Severe allergies, or swelling, especially in the eyes, face, lips and other parts, affect the face and discomfort is very.

Long-term use of glycolic acid may cause the skin to thin and the defense ability to decline. After repeated exfoliation, the stratum corneum gradually becomes weaker, and its resistance to external stimuli is not as good as before. For example, ultraviolet rays in the sun can be effectively blocked by the stratum corneum in the past. Now because the skin becomes thinner, it is more prone to sunburn, causing erythema, tanning and other problems. And the skin's moisturizing ability is also reduced, which is easy to cause dryness and desquamation. It is like dry and cracked soil, and it is difficult to retain moisture.

In addition, when glycolic acid is shared with other skin care products, it may cause adverse reactions. If used together with high-concentration retinoic acid products, the irritation of the skin will be superimposed, or the skin will be overwhelmed and discomfort will be exacerbated.

In summary, the use of glycolic acid in facial skin care requires careful consideration. Try it on a small area of skin first, observe the reaction, and follow the correct usage and dosage. Consult a professional if necessary to take advantage of advantages and avoid disadvantages and protect the health of the skin.