The use of fruit acids in professional cosmetology has become widespread due to their wide enough spectrum of action: from moisturizing, lifting to keratolytic. Alpha and beta hydrooxidants perfectly exfoliate the top layer of skin flakes, making the stratum corneum thinner and normalizing keratinization.
Glycolic acid is found in green grapes and in sugarcane. In the series of alpha-hydrooxidants, it has the smallest molecular weight, which is why it passes through the epidermal barrier with such ease, having the most powerful effect. This type of acid also reduces hyperpigmentation of the skin.
Cosmetics with acids make the skin smoother, strengthening it and increasing the speed of the appearance of new cells, and also slows down the formation of wrinkles and various folds. Alpha Hydroxidants have amazing moisturizing properties. These substances stimulate the production of skin collagen, thereby increasing the elasticity of the skin, and also facilitate cell renewal. Glycolic acid is an excellent aid in exfoliating the horny scales that cover the skin, and also improve the outflow of sebum.
The peeling procedure with such substances allows you to give the skin a shine and hide its imperfections, smoothing the skin. At a high concentration, desquamation of the epidermis occurs, while at a low concentration, skin renewal and a decrease in the stratum corneum accelerate. Peeling procedures with acid solutions of more than 20% are carried out only under the supervision of a specialist. Otherwise, you can get a negative result. Alpha hydrooxidants have a mild peeling effect, as they remove old cells and provoke the growth of newer ones, and also stimulate the basement membrane, from which new cells later grow. Scientists have long been researching these substances. It was found that glycolic acid causes small wrinkles to disappear, while larger ones become less noticeable, and pigmented skin areas lighten. Means with such substances do not have any age restrictions, so they can be used by young girls.
Glycolic acid, as well as lactic, malic, citric and grapevine, act as natural metabolites of biochemical reactions. All these substances have long been in service with cosmetologists and dermatologists.
Glycolic acid cream: cosmetic effect
Such a cream has the following properties:
- renewal and stimulation of skin cells;
- reducing the depth of existing wrinkles and preventing the appearance of new ones;
- increased skin elasticity;
- alignment of skin tone;
- masking of existing defects;
- cleaning and moisturizing.
Glycolic acid is used extensively in care products such as
- moisturizing lotions and creams;
- cleansing lotions;
- means to reduce the depth and smooth wrinkles;
- funds that prevent the growth and appearance of acne;
- creams designed to even out skin color.
There are some contraindications to the use of acid:
- increased skin sensitivity;
- individual intolerance;
- fresh injuries;
- seleangiectasia;
- herpetic eruptions;
- prolonged exposure to the sun.
You must completely abandon the temptation to purchase professional cosmetics for various purposes containing alpha-hydrooxidants at all kinds of cosmetic exhibitions, as such products are exclusively a tool of professional cosmetologists. Such drugs contain such an amount of acid that they can cause significant damage if used improperly. It is better not to use them after prolonged exposure to the sun. The use of acids in their pure form is generally strictly prohibited.
Keep cosmetics with alpha hydrooxidants away from heat and sunlight, out of the reach of children.