What Is Glycolic Acid?




What Is Aha?



Glycolic acid is one of the most well known alpha hydroxy acids. Is an odorless, colorless substance and is derived from sugar cane. Is widely used as a skin care ingredient in aha skin care and cosmetic formulations.





Glycolic Acid Because is very small in size, is able to penetrate the dermis and the epidermis, resulting in a more healthier, elastic and flexible skin.



As an exfoliant or chemical aha peel is recommended to:






Glycolic Acid Skin Care



Skin peels are best performed by a professional. Professionals and dermatologists use a higher concentration of G.A that can go up to 70%.

After performing a peeling the skin is left unprotected and more sensitive to sunlight, so the use of sunscreen with a high SPF is imperative.

There are many aha skincare products some with higher concentrations than others, but researchers suggest that is not very effective if is less than 10%.

Always read the label carefully and if in any doubt consult with a dermatologist.



Facial Masks For Pigmentation


Aha Peel If your skin suffers from pigmentation due to sunlight here are a few masks that could help. Be constant and patient and hopefully you will soon see results.
  • Make an infusion with some drops of lemon and parsley. Rub it in the skin and leave it on for about 20 minutes. Rinse off with warm water. Apply a splash of cold water to close the pores.

  • Half a grape rubed into the skin will help clear pigmentation.

  • Mix powder milk with some lemon drops and honey. Leave it in your face for about 20 minutes and rinse off with warm water. Apply a splash of cold water to close the pores.


Get rid of dead cells and regenerate your skin with these homemade aha skin care made with fruits.

  • Make a paste with few chunks of pineapple, half papaya and one spoon of honey. Leave it on for ten minutes and rinse off with warm water.

  • Liquidise a small apple with three strawberries. Apply over the skin for ten minutes and rinse off with warm water.

  • Mix one spoon of natural yogurt with two spoons of honey, two spoons of pineapple and two spoons of lemon juice. Apply over the skin for twenty minutes and rinse of with warm water.


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