Today’s beauty post is a skincare focus all about Glycolic Acid – what it is, who is it for, where you can find it and what it can do for your skin. It’s a great element to introduce into your home routine in the run up to your wedding, as it can give you some great results for clearer, younger looking skin, and you can also experience it in a salon or clinic strength facial- I tried the JanMarini Glycolic facial, of which there’s a review below too.
So what is Glycolic Acid"
It’s a member of the Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) family, which are basically ingredients which will help to remove dead skin cells from the surface of the skin, revealing fresher, brighter “new” healthy skin. Glycolic is an exfoliator, which can also help with fading dark spots, pigmentation, acne scarring, fine lines and wrinkles, dry patches and can also decongest the skin, preventing blackheads and active acne. It has also been proven to help to boost collagen production, which is vital to help keep skin plump and line free as well as improving hydration levels in the skin. So, in a nutshell, it can dramatically improve the overall appearance and texture of the skin. So if you have any of the following, adding it to your skincare routine can help to address these issues – hyperpigmentation and dark spots, acne, sun damage, open pores, fine lines and wrinkles, uneven texture, scarring, congestion.
Glycolic products are available to use at home, but ...