On the effect of glycolic acid on scalp deposits
Scalp deposits often disturb the health of human hair, causing itching and greasy diseases. Recently, the effectiveness of glycolic acid in removing scalp deposits has gradually become known.
Glycolic acid has unique chemical properties. Its molecular structure is exquisite, and it can cleverly interact with the deposits in the scalp environment. The cover deposits are mostly a mixture of oil, dander and foreign matter, and their properties are complex. The carboxyl group of glycolic acid has good hydrophilicity, and it can penetrate deep into the interior of the deposits. With its acidic properties, it can moderately loosen the chemical bonds between the deposits.
Looking at its effect on the scalp, glycolic acid lightly exfoliates the skin. If the stratum corneum of the scalp is too thick, it is easy to cause deposits to adhere and difficult to remove. Glycolic acid can soften the keratin, make the old keratin fall off naturally, and the deposits lose their place to attach. And glycolic acid can adjust the acid-base balance of the scalp. Normal scalp is weakly acidic, but many factors often cause it to be unbalanced, and deposits are also easy to breed. Glycolic acid enters it, making acid and base return to normal, which is not conducive to the survival of deposits.
Use glycolic acid on the scalp, also need to be cautious. Concentration and frequency are both important. Although high-concentration glycolic acid has strong ability to remove deposits, it may hurt the scalp; if it is too dense frequently, it will also damage the scalp barrier. Therefore, those who use it should do it moderately according to their own scalp condition to remove scalp deposits and protect the health of the scalp.