Glycolic Acid
Fruit acids like glycolic acid are utilized in chemical peel products. It can be administered both at home and in a dermatologist’s office. Treatment is usually prescribed for conditions including fine lines, wrinkles, acne, acne scars, sun damage, and stretch marks. It cleanses the skin of pollutants. When applied directly to the skin, the acid quickly seeps into the skin and promotes healing.
However, peels with glycolic acid are not for everyone. The chemical might be too potent for some skin types, and if applied for an extended time, it might irritate. To prevent unpleasant side effects, including redness, stinging, burning, skin peeling, and scabbing, it is usually recommended to use the lowest concentration possible before increasing to higher ones. In addition, only mild to moderate-intensity peels should be used on people with dark and sensitive skin tones.
Applying it to the skin enables peeling away the outer layers and reveals younger-looking skin underneath. The use of glycolic acid at-home preparation can be applied once per week for at least six weeks before detecting the fading of stretch marks.
It is not suggested to apply glycolic acid peel if someone has sunburn, blisters, or active skin problems or infections.
