Glycolic acid is an organic compound that can be obtained from sugar cane or beets. It is used in various industries and even in cosmetology.
Industrial applications of glycolic acid
Glycolic acid is a crystalline powder that is highly soluble in water, alcohols and ethers. Both crystals of the acid and its solutions are used.
Glycolic acid is used in industry for cleaning equipment. This is especially true for dairy and food production.
It is used in the leather industry at the stage of cleansing the skin from various compounds and impurities.
Glycolic acid is the main active ingredient in many industrial household cleaning products.
Etching of metals also does not occur without the participation of glycolic acid.
Application in cosmetology
Glycolic acid has gained the greatest popularity in modern cosmetology. Not a single fashionable and expensive salon is complete without glycolic peeling. This is a very popular skin cleansing procedure. The acid penetrates into the lower layers of the skin and helps to activate the process of cellular metabolism.
Thanks to this peeling, you can get rid of many problems. In particular, for acne and comedones. After all, it is glycolic acid that helps to normalize sebaceous metabolism.
Under the influence of acid, old skin cells are removed and new ones appear. As a result, the elasticity of the skin improves, wrinkles and irregularities on the surface of the face disappear.
Of course, this procedure will not be useful for everyone. If there are sores, warts or moles on the skin, then peeling should be abandoned. Fungal and viral diseases of the skin are also absolute contraindications to this procedure.
Glycolic peels are not used during sunny periods because they can contribute to the appearance of age spots. The optimal time for the procedure will be autumn and early spring.
It should be understood that it is dangerous to use glycolic acid at home. After all, only a professional will properly prepare the skin, apply preparations and carry out the final procedures.
If you still want to try peeling with glycolic acid at home, then you should purchase a quality product and follow all instructions. After the procedure, the skin must be nourished with light oils. Grape seed oil or wheat germ oil is ideal for this. Their weightless consistency will not clog pores and will not be felt on the skin.
