Who needs Glycolic Acid?
Glycolic Acid can do no wrong when it comes to providing exceptional results for signs of aging, dull, pigmented, wrinkle prone and scarred skin. Caution-your skin may need to get used to it at first- a percentage that is too high for your skin can cause redness or flaking. Try starting off with a low percentage, and see how your skin adjusts.
If you do receive any flaking from first use, do not pick the skin! Picking can cause hyper-pigmentation that can lead to scarring.
Use of other products containing Vitamin A, AHA’s or taking Accutane (acne medication) can cause a reaction as the skin is already sensitized. Retinoids and AHA can be used together, but this MUST be done carefully.
It will make your skin more sensitive to the sun!! It is extremely important to wear sunscreen when using any AHA products, not matter what shade of skin or ethnicity you are.
Who Can Use It?
Glycolic is an acid the encourages exfoliation, which means irritation can sometimes occur. Although Glycolic acid comes with great skin boosting benefits, it is good for almost any skin type. Generally people with very sensitive skin types will want to avoid using Glycolic acid as they may find it too irritating. But you can always use it in a gentle cleanser so that you get the mild exfoliating benefits.
How Often Should I use it?
This really depends on skin type, age, and level of sensitivity of skin. Different products can be used in different frequencies. Generally people want to reduce the amount of Glycolic acid based products used when skin begins to feel sensitive. Cutting out the serum with Glycolic acid or limiting yourself to just a Glycolic acid wash will help the skin become less sensitized.