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The Benefits of Glycolic Skin Care
Glycolic Skin Care refers to an anti aging skin care that contains Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA). Glycolic acid is the most popular and used in skin care more often. Dermatologists and skin care professionals have long realized the anti aging properties of Alpha Hydroxy Acid which is primarily found in sugar cane. Glycolic is the smallest AHA and the only one proven to penetrate the skin’s cellular walls. Its easy absorption is the main reason it has become a popular vehicle in many of today’s Glycolic Skin Care ranges.
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| Glycolic acid is an extremely effective member of the “alpha hydroxy acid” family; a term used for several naturally occurring acids found in plants, fruits, milk, and wine that have been used for centuries as moisturizers and skin fresheners. Even the famed Cleopatra was known to have used lactic acid from sour milk to diminish lines and blemishes on her face. |
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Glycolic acid is an extremely effective member of the “alpha hydroxy acid” family. AHA’s have been used for centuries in skin care moisturizers and skin fresheners. Cleopatra was known to have used lactic acid from sour milk to diminish lines and blemishes on her face.
The most popular of the AHA family, glycolic acid is derived from the sugar cane plant. Glycolic acts as a keratolytic agent which means it is effective at removing top layers of skin. This inturn speeds up the skin renewal process making glycolic skin care an important part of your anti aging skin care routine. Glycolic acid is the only AHA clinically proven to penetrate the cell walls due to its tiny molecular size. Inside the cell it stimulates the collagen and elastin fibers in the dermis. This in turn improves flaccid skin and the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines and sun damage.
Additionally, glycolic acid is one of the most effective substances to use in the treatment of white-heads, blackheads, pustules, hyper-pigmentation and even age-thickened skin. Typically, AHA
The Benefits of Glycolic Skin Care
AHA’s or glycolic acid are a very rich anti aging ingredient. Glycolic skin care products sold to consumers have an AHA concentration of 10 percent or less. The concentration used by trained cosmetologists may run between 20 and 30 percent, while those used by doctors can range from 50 to 70 percent because of the need to monitor this richness.
Generally speaking, it is better to start with a lower strength glycolic product first (2.5% or 5%). Then gradually increase the percentage to avoid any potential irritation to the skin. It is advised to see your dermatologist whenever starting a new skin care program. Please see our links at the top of this page for glycolic skin care ranges.