Skin & Hair Last updated on 2021-02-26 20:50:24

Is Glycolic Acid Good For Your Skin?

Dr. Abhishtita Mudunuri
2 Min Read

Glycolic acid is a kind of water-soluble acid derived from sugar cane. It is one of the most popular alpha-hydroxy acids that is used for skincare. Some other examples of alpha-hydroxy acid include citric acid, tartaric acid, lactic acid, and malic acid among others. This ingredient is applied in the form of chemical peels.

How does it work?

Glycolic acid has the smallest molecules of all alpha-hydroxy acids. These tiny molecules are thus able to penetrate the layers of the skin and exfoliate it more effectively than other acid-based chemical peels. It increases the rate at which dead skin is removed and replaced by new skin. It does this by dissolving the bonds that exist between skin cells, which allows dead skin to slide off the face. It also increases collagen production in the skin making it firm and plump and increasing its elasticity. Collagen production in the skin slows down with age and with the effects of the sun, glycolic acid can be an effective treatment to stop this slowing down of collagen production. glycolic acid advantages mfine

Advantages of glycolic acid

It has anti-ageing properties
Smoothes wrinkles
Improves skin tone and texture
Helps with skin hydration
Fights sun damage
Helps with hyperpigmentation
Prevents ingrown hairs
Keeps skin pores clean and prevents acne

While this ingredient has so many benefits one thing it cannot do is eliminate scars. It can improve skin health, making scars less visible, but it cannot erase them completely.

How to care for your skin after a glycolic acid treatment

While the glycolic acid peel is an extremely safe and effective skincare procedure, there are certain precautions and care-tips one must follow after getting a peel. The most important precautions that must be taken after a peel is using sunscreen and avoiding the sun. Your skin can be prone to sun damage after this treatment. Always start slow and in little quantities while using glycolic acid and build up the amount slowly. If any kind of skin irritation is noticed then one should immediately scale back their amount. post glycolic acid care mfine

Glycolic acid is an extremely safe and effective skincare treatment that has been around for a long time. While it is compatible with most skin types, it is still wise to consult a dermatologist before going for it. If you are looking for effective skincare or acne removal treatments or are looking for advice on chemical peels, you can consult top dermatologists on the mfine app.

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Dr. Abhishtita Mudunuri

Dr. Abhishtita Mudunuri is an Internal Medicine Physician Diabetologist with over 10 years of experience in treating lifestyle disorders like Diabetes, Hypertension, Dyslipidemia, etc. She has worked previously at Columbia Asia, Sunshine Hospitals, and Apollo Group of Hospitals. Currently, she is working as a Senior Manager and Diabetologist at MFine.