Full Dictionary List
Organic Skin Care
|
 |
Glycolic Acid Definition:
Due to its excellent capability to penetrate skin, glycolic acid is most commonly found in skin care products, most often as a chemical peel performed by a dermatologist in concentrations of 20%-80% or at-home kits in lower concentrations of 10%. It is used to improve the skin's appearance and texture. It may reduce wrinkles, acne scarring, hyperpigmentation and improve many other skin conditions. Once applied, glycolic acid reacts with the upper layer of the epidermis, weakening the binding properties of the lipids that hold the dead skin cells together. This allows the outer skin to "dissolve" revealing the underlying, healthier, smoother, brighter-looking skin.
Glycolic acid, the most common alpha hydroxy acid found in cosmetic preparations, is popular mainly because that is the alpha hydroxy acid that has been the most widely studied. The small molecular structure and the rapid penetration of glycolic acid make it the most irritating of the group.
The possibility of irritation make glycolic acid more suitable for those with mature or non-sensitive skin. Those with oilier skin types often prefer glycolic acid sinks it sinks into the skin quickly. The widespread use of glycolic acid, though, gives the consumer flexibility on the formula. The consumer has a wide range of choices with glycolic acid products: gels, serums, lotions, creams, formulas at varying pH's and concentrations, for that contain a variety of other age-fighting ingredients. If a person wants to find a cream that contains both AHAs and vitamin C, they will have a good chance of finding a glycolic acid formulation that does. Products that Contain Glycolic Acid:
M.D. Forte Facial Cleanser III
SkinCeuticals Biomedic Purifying Cleanser
Glycolix Elite Treatment Pads 20%
M.D. Forte Facial Cream III
Glytone Step-Up Mild Gel Wash
Glycolix Elite Facial Cream 20%
Obagi Nu-Derm Exfoderm Forte
M.D. Forte Facial Lotion III
SkinCeuticals Biomedic Conditioning Solution
Glycolix Gly/Sal 10-2 Pads
M.D. Forte Skin Rejuvenation Lotion III
DDF Glycolic 10% Toning Complex
M.D. Forte Glycare Cleansing Gel
Glytone Retexturize Exfoliating Body Wash
Glytone Retexturize Body Lotion
|
