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How to Use Glycolic Acid in Your Skin Care
2022-09-30

Glycolic acid is a very popular treatment for many reasons, including:1

  • Anti-aging: It smooths fine wrinkles and improves the skin's tone and texture.
  • Hydration: It plumps the skin and prevents it from getting dry.
  • Sun damage: It fades dark patches caused by sun damage and protects collagen from the sun.
  • Complexion: It brightens the skin when used regularly.
  • Exfoliation: It prevents ingrown hairs and makes pores appear smaller by helping the skin shed dead skin cells.
  • Acne: It cleans out pores to prevent comedones, blackheads, and inflamed breakouts.

Although many sources claim glycolic acid gets rid of scars, this is one thing it simply can't do. Glycolic acid can lighten dark patches left by acne or other wounds. It may also soften the look of raised scars and pitted scars, but it will not make them go away.

A better treatment for scars is either a professional strength glycolic acid peel or a different scar treatment altogether.

Recap

Glycolic acid consists of tiny molecules that skin absorbs very well. It protects collagen and helps your skin shed dead skin cells. This process smooths and brightens your skin, keeps your pores clean, and prevents ingrown hairs and acne.

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