Glycolic acid in cosmetology
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Glycolic acid belongs to alpha hydroxyl acids ( AHA ), or so-called fruit acids. It is used both synthetically produced and of natural origin. Glycolic acid is naturally found in green grapes and sugar cane.
Glycolic acid is hydroxyacetic acid. It is extracted from sugar cane, exfoliates dead skin cells, easily absorbs water, and regulates skin pH. Used for deep cleansing of the skin, reducing wrinkles , removing age spots.
ANA acids are characterized by the fact that they improve the processes of exfoliation and skin renewal. Glycolic acid has its own peculiarity - it has a low molecular weight and low acidity, due to which it can easily penetrate the skin and quickly cause a response.