The use of glycolic acid during lactation is one of the issues that has attracted much attention.

Glycolic acid, as an ingredient commonly found in various skin care products, has significant effects and can often help improve skin conditions, such as promoting keratin renewal and making skin smoother and more delicate. However, when it comes to this particular stage of lactation, the situation becomes more complicated.

From a safety perspective, there is currently no conclusive and comprehensive study that can absolutely confirm that the use of glycolic acid during lactation has no latent risk to infants. Breast milk is the most critical source of nutrition for infants, and everything that mothers come into contact with may be passed on to infants through breast milk. Whether glycolic acid will enter breast milk in some form and affect the baby after it is absorbed through the skin has not been determined.

Some opinions suggest that if only occasional and small area use of glycolic acid products, the risk may be relatively low. For example, the use of lower concentrations of glycolic acid skin care products only on the hands or local small areas of skin is relatively unlikely to be absorbed into the blood circulation through the skin and thus affect breast milk. However, this view also lacks strong large-scale clinical research support.

Another view is more cautious. Since the various organs of the baby's body are still in the developmental stage, and the ability to withstand and metabolize various substances is far less than that of adults, in order to ensure the absolute safety of infants, the use of glycolic acid products should be avoided as much as possible during breastfeeding.

Overall, mothers need to weigh the pros and cons of using glycolic acid during breastfeeding. If you have any doubts about the use of glycolic acid-containing products, it is recommended to consult a professional doctor or relevant health professional to obtain accurate advice based on your specific situation, so as to ensure the health and safety of your baby to the greatest extent while protecting your skin care needs.