How does the Glycolic Acid work?
Glycolic acid works to chemically exfoliate the skin, speed up cell turnover, and boost collagen production. Glycolic acid helps to clear pores, smooth fine wrinkles, improve skin tone, fade dark patches and sun damage, and hydrate skin for a more youthful appearance.
What should you know before using Glycolic acid?
Glycolic acid can make your skin more sensitive to the sun. Wear sunscreen: First and foremost, you must wear sunscreen whenever you are having glycolic acid treatments.
Avoid, any cream with Glycolic acid during Spring, Summer Time and if you are planning a vacation make sure you have a facial 10 days before departure and a daily spf is a must!
Food and Drug Administration Like all AHAs, glycolic acid can make your skin more sensitive to the sun. You don’t want to undo all the good your glycolic acid is doing, nor do you want to end up sunburnt.
Also, glycolic acid has the smallest molecular structure, which likely allows it to penetrate deeper (Trusted Source) into the skin.
Do not use topical retinoids and glycolic acid at the same time. Avoid using other products that rapidly exfoliate the skin while using glycolic acid.
If you currently see a dermatologist, talk to them before using any products that contain glycolic acid.
At Esse&co Beauty we recommend to start with a low percentage of Glycolic Acid and progressively increases it under supervision of your Skin care therapist.
