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How to Get Rid of Acne Using Glycolic Acid

Glycolic acid, known as a fruit acid, is an Alpha Hydroxyl Acid, one of the most effective chemical to use in the treatment of many skin conditions (such as: acne, blackheads, whiteheads, pustules, bumps, psoriasis, eczema, dry skin, age spots, and pre-cancerous growths.). It comes from sugar cane and is considered a natural product. Citric acid is also another form of glycolic acid and is found in lemons, oranges, lime, and grapefruits.

Glycolic acid can penetrate deeply into the skin cells due to its small molecular size. Once inside the cell, it will trigger new formation of collagen and turn on the synthesis of dermal glycosaminoglycans to plump up the cell and the ground substances in the skin to reduce wrinkles on the skin’s surface. Glycolic acid also affects the newly forming keratin cells at the bottom of the stratum corneum. This gives a skin a much smoother look and feel.

Glycolic acid in acne products is used as an exfoliate and moisturizer too because of its high acidity and easy of solubility. In a cream, glycolic acid gets under the damaged upper layers of the skin and dissolves the chemicals that hold the dead skin in place. Glycolic acid has been found to be effective in cleaning dead skin cells, but it must be used in the proper concentration, 10% or less. Using glycolic acid may also leave the skin sensitive to the sun. It is recommended that sun screen be used after treating your skin with glycolic acid.

To make the acne glycolic acid more effective, consider taking skin related supplements, MSM, Colostrum, and vitamins. Supplements will enhance the use of glycolic acid. MSM, Colostrum, and vitamins feed and protect the formation of cells. Glycolic acid that is used in combination with Vitamin C and Retinol can triggers the formation of collagen and speeds up the skin’s renewal process.

How to Get Rid of Acne Scars With Glycolic Acid

To remove acne scars, we can use a chemical peel containing glycolic acid. It will loosen the substance that holds your surface skin cells together. Once it’s loosened, it can be peeled off and the dead skin is gone, the newer skin underneath looks fresh and healthy. Glycolic acid peels only takes around 15 to 20 minutes. Usually it is suggested that you repeat the glycolic acid treatment ever two weeks.

Glycolic acid for the removing of acne scars are thought of as very easy to use. While these are considered mild, the level of acid in them makes them stronger. The only way to use a strong glycolic peel, you will have to go to a dermatologist who will apply a solution with the concentration of about 20 to 80 percent. The stronger the acid level in the peel, the deeper level of skin tissue will be removed. These peels can also be weakened with baking soda and water to neutralize the acid effect. It can really help with acne breakouts, and the results last about a month.