Acids are a natural biological weapon against old age! We love them, use them, and even dedicated a detailed article to them. And today we decided to talk about the most popular and sneaky acid: glycolic acid. It has an extremely small molecule and is able to penetrate deeper than all acids, rejuvenating and transforming the skin.
By adding glycol into your beauty routine, you will get a fresh complexion, reduce pigment and wrinkles, and even get rid of acne. The main thing is to remember the rules: use only in the evening, do not use on open wounds or exacerbation of inflammation on the face, and use SPF during the day. But we’ll tell you further which product to choose.
Vichy, Normaderm
Where to buy: vichyconsult.ru - 1,771 rubles, wildberries.ru - 1,328 rubles.
A very light cream with a gel texture. You can use it from the age of 30, it works great with the first wrinkles, improves complexion and reduces the production of sebum, which means it fights pimples. The main thing is not to skimp, because its consistency allows you to distribute a small amount over your face, but we need a dose approximately the size of a bean.
COLLISTAR, Enriched Glycolic Acid Cream
Where to buy: letu.ru - 2,099 rubles, makeupstore.ru - 1,780 rubles.
A very worthy product from an Italian brand. At first glance, it has a dense texture, but as soon as the cream touches the skin, it seems to melt, turning into a weightless fluid. In addition to glycolic acid, there are also vitamins E, C and amino acids. The product can be used to prevent age-related changes. A special pleasure is the subtle and pleasant aroma.
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BeautyMed Peeling with glycolic acid 10% - reviews
After reading about how effective and beneficial it is to do peelings in winter, I decided that I needed it too.
First, some background. After listening to reviews from my mother-in-law and my husband’s sister about the strong peelings they had done at the cosmetologist, I decided that I needed something softer. The first time my husband’s sister had peeling after the yellow peeling, but not much, she said that for that kind of money she should have “peeled” more, she was not impressed by the effect. And the second time she decided on a more powerful peeling, a lot of money had been spent. Well, she got a crazy allergy, it was all spots, itching and peeling; in addition to her face, she developed an allergy to her neck, arms, and chest. Even the child developed an allergy after he pressed his cheek to her (this was after the peeling was washed off!), in short, passion-face. By the way, my mother-in-law also had allergies, in addition to the spots, the itching was crazy!
But nothing will stop me! I decided that I don’t need 30%, I’ll make myself 10%. In no case do I encourage anyone to do peelings on their own, everything should be done by a cosmetologist! But at the same time, I know that many people do light peelings on their own. And the technology is simple - apply, hold for 5-10 minutes, rinse with water and that’s it. Personally, I don’t quite understand the need for a cosmetologist in this process, no manipulations are needed, you can do an allergy test yourself (I don’t think cosmetologists will do it for you), so I decided to exclude strangers from this procedure. But again, I repeat, I do not encourage anyone to do the same! If you are not sure, if you have doubts, go to a cosmetologist!
So, I bought myself a peeling at the exhibition and decided to have the procedure. The face must be dry! There is a pipette on the lid of the bottle, I drop a few drops onto a brush (with which I usually apply masks) and apply it carefully to the face, avoiding the area around the eyes. According to the instructions, keep the peeling for 5 minutes, then rinse with water. In one of the reviews for this peeling, I read that a girl kept it on for 15 minutes. The first time I left it on for 5 minutes and washed it off. In 5 minutes my face hardly turned red, I would say it turned a little pink. After I washed it off with water, my face turned red! This is fine! At first I thought, “That’s it, Khan! Burned my face!”
But after half an hour, the redness disappeared completely and the face began to glow. The skin was smooth, even - beautiful! It even feels smooth to the touch. The next times I held it for 10 and 15 minutes, but no more. In principle, the result is always the same, it’s just that if you keep it for 15 minutes, then by the end of this time your face will have time to turn red, even without contact with water. I didn’t get any allergies, itching or side effects, t-t-t!
Of course, the peeling did not cope with some serious problems such as age spots and wrinkles, because it is still quite soft. Maybe the spots can be reduced if you apply peeling regularly, but for me it happens somewhat sporadically. Serious problems require heavy artillery, but I’m not ready for it yet.
Here is a description from the manufacturer:
Properties: AHA complex concentration: 10% - pH:3 • Removes dead cells; • Slows down the pigmentation process and reduces age spots; • Prevents the appearance of wrinkles. This anti-hyperpigmentation facial peel reacts with the upper layers of the epidermis, reducing lipid binding capacity. The top layer of skin dissolves, revealing the layer underneath. Peeling also helps to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, and due to the exfoliation of dead cells, it significantly reduces age spots. The skin gains radiance.
Here is a photo of the instructions from the packaging with ingredients and recommendations.
When I bought it less than a year ago it cost about 1,000 rubles, now it’s about 1,700 rubles.
An open bottle can be stored for 12 months.
Very important! Peeling should not be done in sunny weather! After applying the peeling, it is advisable to avoid exposure to the sun for 2 days. That is why they are recommended in the autumn-winter period; under no circumstances do them in the summer, and be careful in the spring! The sun appears early. That year, the sun was already shining on us in February, and my mother-in-law just in February did a yellow peeling, then ran to the pharmacy for a cream with SPF-50 and ran to work, hiding from the sun. So before leaving the house after peeling, be sure to apply cream with SPF.
There will be no BEFORE or AFTER photos of the red face! Take my word for it. We won’t scare the readers. Beauty to all!
MIXIT, AHA! Revolution
Where to buy: randewoo.ru - 645 rubles, ozon.ru - 745 rubles.
This budget product is aimed primarily at combating excess oily skin and inflammation. However, the cream also works well as a prevention of the first wrinkles. It is enough to use it twice a week. You will notice the effect from the first uses.
By the way, if you suffer from frequent inflammation, look at 5 acne taboos that cause even more breakouts.
Cream with 10% glycolic acid Reviva Labs 10% Glycolic Acid Cream - reviews
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Product name:
Reviva Labs, 10% Glycolic Acid Cream
Detailed opinion:
I invite everyone who is tormented by blackheads (closed comedones), acne, post-acne and acne scars to read; small wrinkles, unevenness and bumps on the skin, dull and gray complexion. Everyone who doesn’t have this... I envy you))) Today my ode of praise, my song of praise, my admiration will be addressed to the 10% glycolic peeling cream at home. Cream consistency: dense, viscous, tight. Colour: white with barely noticeable yellowing. Smell: sour) Application and distribution on the skin: normal, sometimes worse How things stood: About a month ago, even a little more, I bought this peeling and began my experiment. I photographed changes in the same place in the apartment, in natural light, at the same time (this is easy to see by looking at the surroundings), from the same point, I photographed myself. I’ll say right away that I filmed as close as possible, so the scale of the tragedy may seem a little exaggerated. I took pictures in natural light, so the temperature of the photos may be different, it’s not my fault, all claims are to the heavenly office. I took pictures so that it was comfortable for me to look at, so don’t be surprised by the humanoid shape of my skull)) Everything is fine with my skull , I don’t suffer from rickets)) However, that’s not the point. Fuuuhh, everything seems to be introductory, let's go. So: my tasks are to remove bumps on the skin and closed comedones, remove post-acne and pigmentation with freckles, restore a healthy complexion, get rid of acne, if possible, reduce wrinkles and tighten the skin, restoring its elasticity. The first photos are the result after two weeks of use. Let's look:
This photo after three weeks is a general view, so to speak:
And each side separately:
What follows are absolutely amazing transformations)) I warn you: You should not apply glycolic acid under your eyes
! But, you understand, I applied it))) It’s all just for the sake of the experiment, and what do you think? My deep wrinkle under my right eye has given me a bald spot! Those. it has not completely disappeared, it comes out from the corner of the eye and continues under the lower eyelid, but now in the middle of this wrinkle there is baldness, smooth skin, an island of youth))) See for yourself (I photographed the eye almost end-to-end, in my opinion the macro mode was even turned on):
And the final photo a month later:
It is clearly visible that the right side is 90% closer to ideal in its condition, but the left side is still lagging behind. On the left side, everything is more complicated - there is not just pigmentation, there is a scar ((Therefore, a month is too little. My feelings from use: Squeak! Puppy delight! Achtung! Everything that was stated was accomplished... well, or in the process (like a scar The skin has acquired a healthy color, the surface has leveled out, the bumps have disappeared, post-acne, blackheads and hyperpigmentation are gradually disappearing, the skin has normalized sebum production. Now I am not a shiny pancake)) What is the secret of these amazing miracle transformations? The secret is simple - regularly perform all stages when using glycolic peeling at home (use at night): washing + toning + peeling cream + moisturizer. What is moisturizer for? To slightly weaken the effect of the acid, do not dry out the skin with it and allow the skin to get used to the acids. At first I applied moisturizer over the glycolic cream, but then I stopped.
Important
! To begin with, we use exactly 5% concentration and only at night up to three times a week, no more often! Make it clear to yourself, otherwise you will get burned! I had it, I know)))))) Then you will feel that your skin has become accustomed to acids and will be able to apply the cream every evening.
During the day, the manufacturer recommends that we use a moisturizer with hyaluronic acid and glycolic acid. Since it is an acid, it is either not necessary to use it during the day (although the manufacturer recommends it), because... There is a risk of pigmentation, or Sanskrin must be applied on top of the cream. As soon as you feel that 5% concentration is not enough for you, you can switch to 10% cream. So, summary: to begin with, take a 5% cream, apply only at night, no more than three times a week, on top of the cream - a moisturizer for the first time (if needed, if it gets too hot), after the skin gets used to the acid, apply the cream every evening and let's move on to 10%. Price:
1347 rub.
Testing period:
One and a half months.
Rating:
5++++++++
Increase
Caudalie, Vinoperfect
Where to buy: iledebeaute.ru - 2,528 rubles, market.yandex.ru - 2,528 rubles.
This cream is a true night sniper that targets wrinkles, dullness and pigmentation while you sleep. It is also a gentle and delicate product that is suitable even for those with sensitive skin. Moreover, it can be applied in a thick layer, like a mask, and left overnight. The result will surprise you!
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BELWEDER, Glycolic Acid Renewal Cream
Where to buy: ozon.ru - 496 rubles, belweder.ru - 535 rubles.
The cream contains a fairly significant percentage of glycolic acid, and therefore may cause tingling during use. Don't be alarmed - this is normal. It perfectly exfoliates and refreshes the complexion, and the squalane in the composition moisturizes and smoothes the skin. Start using it every other day, and when your skin gets used to it, you can switch to daily use.
Don’t forget that your skin needs a variety of care; after using glycol, you can try the 5 best creams with hyaluronic acid, which significantly transform your skin.
Glycolic acid
Glycolic acid is an organic fruit acid that occurs naturally in sugar cane and beets.
Glycolic acid is the most famous alpha hydroxy acid, widely used in cosmetology due to its exfoliating and restructuring properties. This acid is also an excellent humectant that can retain moisture for a long time due to its alpha hydroxy acid content. The effect of using glycolic acid is simply magnificent; cosmetic products that contain it reduce the concentration of hyperpigmentation, restore the skin after exposure to UV rays, reduce the number of wrinkles and narrow enlarged pores.
Most often, glycolic acid is used as part of anti-aging cosmetics and cosmetics for the treatment of acne, acne and post-acne (traces remaining from acne). Products containing glycolic acid as a component remove dark acne marks, acne itself, acne spots and make acne marks invisible. Unlike retinols (they are not advisable to use in hot and sunny weather), which also help cope with skin problems, glycolic acid has no restrictions on its use, it can be used at any time of the year, for any skin, and even for pregnant women.
How is glycolic acid used?
As mentioned above, glycolic acid is used as an exfoliant, to combat skin rashes and to reduce the number of wrinkles.
Most often, glycolic acid is added to peelings, lotions and creams in a fairly small amount, no more than 6-10% of the entire amount of the cosmetic product. Moreover, lotions are applied to the skin as a cleanser, which is then washed off.
Among the advantages of acid, we highlight the following:
- Low molecular weight
- Versatility, suitable for absolutely all skin types
- Anti-aging, anti-inflammatory and protective properties
Laboratory Academie (Academy_ did not neglect such a useful and miraculous component, and included it in the following of its cosmetic products:
- Night renewing cream exfoliant Academy (Academie Creme Peeling Renovatrice Nuit). The cream contains glycolic, lactic and salicylic acid, azelaic acid-glycine 1% and is suitable for skin with obvious signs of aging and pigmentation. It significantly reduces the depth of wrinkles, restores elasticity and firmness to the skin, activates the synthesis of collagen and hyaluronic acid and exfoliates dead skin flakes.
- Exfoliant emulsion with glycolic acid 15% (Academie Nettoyant Exfoliant Quotidien) and Exfoliant emulsion with glycolic acid 6% (Academie Nettoyant Exfoliant Quotidien) (the difference in these emulsions is the different content of glycolic acid). The emulsion will provide renewing skin care, getting rid of wrinkles and hyperpigmentation, and exfoliation. It will cleanse and smooth the skin, give it an even and healthy color, and is suitable as an after-makeup remover and daily care product.
Having a small molecule size, the acid penetrates into the uppermost layers of the dermis without disturbing the epidermal barrier. Using a facial product, the acid will soften the bonds between corneocytes and promote their exfoliation. This helps reduce the thickness of the stratum corneum and improve skin texture.
Glycolic acid has a rejuvenating effect due to its ability to stimulate fibroblasts to reproduce. Hydroxyacetic acid, which contains glycolic acid, increases the elasticity of connective tissue and the ability of the epidermis to recover, by activating the production of type 1 collagen.
As for the peeling process, excellent skin hydration is obtained by absorbing and retaining moisture in the skin due to hydroxyacetic acid molecules.
To make it clearer, let’s highlight all the beneficial properties of glycolic acid:
- Quickly and effectively cleanses the skin;
- Perfectly moisturizes the skin;
- Masks imperfections and makes the skin more elastic;
- Removes dead particles and reduces the depth of wrinkles;
- Evens out complexion.
Please note that it is better to entrust the use of glycolic acid as a means to get rid of acne to a dermatologist, and use special complexes and peels at home. If you use a high concentration of glycolic acid, you risk getting irritation and burns.
