On the effect of glycolic acid on fading stretch marks
Recently, people have paid more attention to the way of skin care, and the fading of stretch marks is also a hot topic. Among them, glycolic acid is of great value in fading stretch marks.

Glycolic acid belongs to the class of fruit acids, whose molecules are tiny and can quickly penetrate the surface of the skin. In the process of skin metabolism, glycolic acid can promote the loosening of keratinocytes, accelerate the shedding of old waste keratin, and then promote the rate of skin metabolism. In this way, skin rejuvenation can be accelerated, and new cells emerge, which may help the fading of stretch marks.

Looking at various studies, some examples show that glycolic acid is indeed effective in fading stretch marks. The principle is that glycolic acid can stimulate the synthesis of collagen in the dermis. Collagen is a key component of skin support. Stretch marks are mostly caused by damage or breakage of skin elastic fibers and collagen. If glycolic acid can increase collagen synthesis, or can gradually restore skin elasticity, the appearance of stretch marks may be improved, such as lighter color and lighter lines.

However, it should also be understood that although glycolic acid has a possible effect on fading stretch marks, its effect is not the same for everyone. Individual skin characteristics vary greatly. Some people have good skin tolerance to glycolic acid and may see significant improvement after use. However, some people have sensitive skin and use glycolic acid may cause discomfort, such as redness, tingling, itching, etc. And the formation factors of stretch marks are complex, genetics, hormonal changes during pregnancy, sudden weight changes, etc., and glycolic acid alone may not be able to completely eliminate stretch marks.

If you want to dilute stretch marks with glycolic acid, you must conduct a skin test first. Apply a small amount of glycolic acid products to small pieces of skin, such as behind the ear or inside the arm. After 24 to 48 hours, if there is no adverse reaction, you can gradually expand the scope of use. When using, it should be operated according to the product instructions, starting from a low concentration, gradually increasing the concentration and frequency of use to prevent skin damage.

Glycolic acid may be one of the ways to dilute stretch marks, but when using it, it should be used cautiously, reasonably according to the individual skin condition, or it can be matched with other methods, such as reasonable diet, moderate exercise, etc., in order to achieve a better effect of light lines.