On the use of glycolic acid for dry skin
Now consider the use of glycolic acid for dry skin, and people have different opinions.
Glycolic acid belongs to the fruit acid category, which can exfoliate the stratum corneum, make the old cells on the surface of the skin shed, promote the growth of new cells, and rejuvenate the skin. It is commonly found in various skin care products.
Dry skin is characterized by lack of oil and water, and low water content in the stratum corneum. With glycolic acid, there are both advantages and disadvantages.
Those who are beneficial, use it in moderation, can improve the rough state of dry skin. Because glycolic acid exfoliates the stratum corneum, it can smooth the surface of the skin, help skin care products absorb, and make the skin feel slightly more hydrated.
Those who are harmful, dry skin is inherently fragile, and glycolic acid has a certain irritation. If the concentration is improper or used too frequently, it is easy to cause damage to the skin barrier, aggravate dryness, redness, itching and other diseases. In mild cases, the skin is temporarily uncomfortable; in severe cases, it may cause inflammation and damage the health of the skin.
Therefore, when using glycolic acid for dry skin, be cautious. Try it before a small area of skin to see if there are any adverse reactions. And choose products with suitable concentration and use them reasonably according to the instructions. When using it for the first time, the frequency should be low, and wait for the skin to adapt, and then adjust the frequency. In this way, it may be able to avoid its harm and promote its benefits, so that dry skin can benefit from glycolic acid and keep the skin healthy