"On whether glycolic acid can brighten lips"

There are many people who say that glycolic acid brightens lips. Or glycolic acid has the ability to rejuvenate the skin, which can exfoliate the lips and make the lip color gradually brighter. The reason is that glycolic acid can loosen the connection between keratinocytes, make aging keratin fall off, new skin is exposed, and the lip color is light.

However, there are also objections. It is said that the lip skin is unique, thin and sensitive. Although glycolic acid is effective on other skin, it may cause discomfort when applied to the lips. In light cases, the lips are dry and itchy, and in severe cases, it may cause redness, swelling, and molting, which will damage the lip skin barrier.

And the concentration of glycolic acid is also the key. Although the high concentration brightens the lips obviously, the risk is doubled; the low concentration has a slight effect, which is difficult to meet expectations. Those who use it should examine their own lip skin, check the concentration of glycolic acid, and be cautious.

If you want to brighten the lips with glycolic acid, you should try it in a small place first and observe the skin's reaction. If it is suitable, you can use it gradually; if it is uncomfortable, don't be strong and find other ways. In this way, you can hope to get the effect of brightening the lips without damaging the health of the lips.