Your 30s are a strange time. Your friends are settling down and getting married and having kids, grey hairs start popping up in the mirror, and you experience a strange skincare phenomenon: acne AND wrinkles. Cute.<\/p>\n
And while the stuff that you used when you were 16 might not cut it anymore, there is something you can use to nip both skin issues in the bud. It\u2019s called glycolic acid, and there\u2019s a reason why it\u2019s in every peel and exfoliator.<\/p>\n
Glycolic acid is an exfoliant in the alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) group that\u2019s found naturally in plants like sugar cane, beetroot and pineapple. It has the smallest molecule of the acid group. This means your skin can absorb it quickly \u2014 making it produce the most visible results in less time than other AHAs.<\/p>\n
The acid is commonly used to unclog pores and treat acne, says dermatologist Dr\u00a0Debra Jaliman. That\u2019s because glycolic acid is a powerful exfoliant. It clears away the dead skin cells that can fill up your cells and lead to blackheads and whiteheads.<\/p>\n
However, you\u2019ll also find it in anti-ageing products and peels, since the exfoliating ingredient can help treat dullness, uneven skin tone and fine lines. Research also shows that glycolic acid can increase collagen production and thicken the outer layer of the skin \u2014 leaving you with a plumper and more even texture.<\/p>\n
Dermatologist Dr Jennifer MacGregor says as with other AHAs, you should use a product with glycolic acid in the morning on a clean face, then use an antioxidant serum and sunscreen.<\/p>\n
Since it\u2019s such a powerful ingredient, you\u2019ll likely want to stay away from using potent exfoliating compounds like retinol or other alpha hydroxy acids on the days when you use glycolic acid (otherwise, you\u2019ll risk drying out your skin). Either stick with it as your main treatment, or alternate days with other ingredients.<\/p>\n
MacGregor says that sensitive skin types are generally pretty tolerant of glycolic acid. However, if you\u2019re worried about it, try starting out at a lower concentration, or using it every other day, to see how your skin deals.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Glycolic Tonic<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Toning Solution<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThis article was originally published in womenshealthmag.com<\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"