On the application of glycolic acid to the eye area
Fuglycolic acid, a chemical preparation, has become increasingly popular in skin care in recent years. However, whether it can be applied to the eye area has been debated.

In other words, glycolic acid has the power of rejuvenating the skin, can exfoliate the surface keratin, promote the metabolism of the skin, and make the skin smooth, delicate and shiny. The principle is that glycolic acid can loosen the connection between keratinocytes and make the old waste keratin shed. However, the skin around the eyes is delicate and abnormal, which is very different from the rest of the face. Its skin is thin, only about one-third of the facial skin, and the sebaceous and sweat glands are sparsely distributed, and the barrier function is weak.

If you rashly use glycolic acid around the eyes, you may have many drawbacks. First, the skin around the eyes is sensitive, and the acidity of glycolic acid may cause irritation, causing redness, swelling, tingling, and even allergies, skin itching, and rash. Second, the content of elastic fibers and collagen in the skin around the eyes is gradually reduced, and it is prone to wrinkles. If glycolic acid is excessively exfoliated, it may damage the skin barrier, causing increased water loss and wrinkles.

However, there are also opinions that if glycolic acid is used in a moderate concentration and used properly, it may be used around the eyes. For example, try it with a low concentration first to observe the skin reaction. At first, you can use it every few days, and then gradually increase the frequency when the skin adapts. And when using it, you need to be gentle and do not rub it vigorously.

To sum up, whether glycolic acid can be used around the eyes should be done with caution. Users must carefully observe their own skin characteristics and weigh the pros and cons before they can do it. They must not act rashly to avoid damaging the skin around the eyes.