Glycolic Acid: A Must Have Anti Aging Skin Care Ingredient

Posted: Feb 18, 2010 |Comments: 0 |

Are you loosing the battle against dry, flaky skin? Does it seem as though your skin appears to age dramatically during the long winter months? If so, you’re not alone, many people face this problem. The good news is there is a way to overcome this problem. There are multitudes of anti aging skin care products from which to choose the most effective ones for you. Unfortunately, there are many products that are a waste of money because they don’t include key ingredients that really address anti aging concerns. One key ingredient is Glycolic Acid (GA).

Is Glycolic Acid a Natural Ingredient?

GA is a derivative of some fruits, including grapes. The most common form is derived from sugar or sugarcane and can be found in many anti aging glycolic cream products, skin toners, facial cleansers and serums. Basically (GA) is considered a fruit acid and is used in skin care products with varying concentrations.

Why is Glycolic Acid an Effective Anti Aging Ingredient?

GA exfoliates the skin, removing old, dead skin to reveal fresh new skin. It improves the skin's appearance and texture and hydrates the new skin while reducing wrinkles, age spots, scars and other hyperpigmentations.  Caution should be used when selecting products with GA. Formulations used by Doctors have a concentration of approximately 35% to 50% and should be applied by a professional to avoid damaging the skin. Those with sensitive skin might start with a glycolic acid facial product that includes a 5% concentration to see its effect. Higher concentrations of 10%, 15% and 20% have become more common and provide great results. It is also effective for acne treatment and is used in acne reduction skin care products.

Choosing Your Anti Aging Glycolic Acid Facial Products

You’ll find GA in all types of skin care products: toners, moisturizers, exfoliators, cleansers, serums and creams. For optimal results you might use a facial cleanser with a higher concentration, then a skin toner and moisturizer or glycolic cream with a lower concentration. In addition to GA, look for antioxidant packaged skin care products with Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin A and Green Tea Extract to ward off free radicals and treat existing free radical damage caused by environmental stressors. Once the dry skin is removed, Chamomile Extract will calm the skin and help reduce redness.  This combination will produce a fresher, more even toned and younger looking skin.

Please review the ingredients in a your facial cleanser, skin toner and anti aging skin moisturizer to ensure they contain the most effective ingredients to provide the best results. Including GA in your skin care regimen will make a dramatic in the condition of your skin. The dry skin will be gone and a more youthful, rejuvenated face will emerge.

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