How To Use 15 Percent Glycolic Acid

How To Use 15 Percent Glycolic Acid

Moisturizing products With glycolic acid they help your skin look younger and smoother without going through the pain or recovery time of a chemical peel. Glycolic acid works by naturally removing dead skin cells, and stimulating new growth. Most lotions with glycolic acid have a concentration of between three and 20 percent. Concentrations above 20 percent are usually found in chemical peels, which are more intensive treatments. Using 15 percent glycolic acid may irritate your skin, so test first in an imperceptible area before applying it to your entire face.

Wash your face with a mild cleanser that does not contain cleansing spheres or other exfoliants. Glycolic acid at 15 percent will react somewhat strongly on your skin, so you do not want to irritate it before applying this product.

Rinse your face with warm water (not hot). The goal is to clean all the makeup, dirt and grease of the day on your face, as gently as possible.

Dry your towel with a clean towel. Do not rub your face.

Apply a small amount of lotion with 15 percent glycolic acid on your fingers, and massage it into your skin. Prevent lotion from falling near your eyes. Let the product dry naturally on your face. Wash your hands exhaustively after the application.

Moisten your skin with glycolic acid at 15 percent every two nights, for one or two weeks. Increase the use every night before going to bed, for a month. If you do not have adverse reactions, you can also apply glycolic acid after washing your face in the morning.

Tip

Always use a sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher, since glycolic acid can make your skin more sensitive to ultraviolet rays.

Warnings

Never buy a glycolic acid product with a concentration greater than 30 percent; This could damage your skin.

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