QRxLabs Glycolic Acid 20% Resurfacing Pads With Vitamins B5, C & E, Green Tea, Calendula, Allantoin - Exfoliates Surface Skin And Reduces Fine Lines And Wrinkles

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Glycolic acid helps to separate the connections between keratinocytes [skin cells] in the outer layers of skin without rough, mechanical exfoliation techniques and promotes exfoliation,” Dr. Krant says. “In this way, it can artificially speed up cell turnover and bring fresher, younger cells to the surface.” Glycolic acid is an exfoliation expert. It’s easily absorbed into the skin and because it unbinds dead skin cells from healthy new ones, it releases and removes dry patches with expert precision. It’s also highly hydrating. These two powers combined and it’s unstoppable (especially in the winter). Glycolic acid is an ingredient that typically derives from sugar cane and belongs to the alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) family, alongside other well-known ingredients like malic and lactic acid. Alpha hydroxy acids are a group of natural acids that are commonly found in all sorts of the foods we surround ourselves with. Citric acid, for example, is found in citrus fruits. Lactic acid is found in soured milks and tomato juice, malic acid is found in apples, tartaric acid is found in grapes, and the list goes on. A range of alpha hydroxy acids are used in skincare and cosmetics, mainly because they are believed to be great at helping to treat dry skin, acne and surface wrinkles. Javaheri SM, Handa S, Kaur I, Kumar B. Safety and efficacy of glycolic acid facial peel in Indian women and melasma. Int J Dermatol 2001;40:354-7. View abstract.

What was once a product used in medispas as a part of routine aesthetic medical procedures, glycolic acid is now found in plenty of at-home products – like L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Laser Renew Anti Ageing Glycolic Peel Pads, which are safe for daily use. The best part is that the effects of adding glycolic acid into your routine are compound. The more frequently you use your treatment of choice - we recommend once a day for a prolonged period - the more effective it will be for your skin. It’s an effortlessly simple process that can lead to a multitude of rewards. Be mindful of the other products in your skincare arsenal. While each serves its own incredibly useful purpose, make sure you aren’t doubling up on other products containing Vitamin A or AHAs or your skin could become more sensitive, putting you more at risk of environmental damage. Well, it’s got a lot to do with its seriously effective exfoliating properties. Unlike a physical exfoliator (or scrub), glycolic acid works to chemically exfoliate the skin, making it a hero ingredient amongst those that suffer from breakouts, dullness and pigmentation. But glycolic isn’t just your average skin acid, its low molecular weight makes it exceptionally effective and able to penetrate the skin at a much deeper level than its other acid counterparts.Helps fight acne."By exfoliating the top layer of dead skin on the skin’s surface, you minimize the risk that the old, dead skin gets mixed with sebum, which creates acne," says Dr. Hartman. Wilcoxon signed rank test. The other data sets were analyzed using a paired t test. All tests were 1-sided because improvement is directional The concentration of GA used by Hurley et al was low (20%–30%), compared to the 30%–40% GA used by Sarkar et al. 32 This could be a reason for the difference in the results they observed. Fartasch M, Teal J, Menon GK. Mode of action of glycolic acid on human stratum corneum: ultrastructural and functional evaluation of the epidermal barrier. Arch Dermatol Res. 1997;289:404-9. View abstract. Standardized photographs were taken of all patients with 35-mm color, polarized color, and UV photographs at baseline and at the end of the study (stereotactic camera; Canfield Scientific Inc, Fairfield, NJ). Ultraviolet reflectance photography is especially useful for detecting changes in pigmentation over time, as epidermal melanin detection using UV photography is 10 times more sensitive than with visible light. 10 , 11

Although it’s uncommon, the worst side effects that people can experience is due to uncareful use of higher percentage glycolic acid products. “Glycolic acid is an acid that can burn or scar skin,” warns Dr. Krant. “Excessive redness, a lingering burning sensation, skin turning grayish-white or — worst-case scenario — skin blistering and sloughing off immediately are all signs of possible danger and permanent scarring.”Glycolic acid is a peeling agent and a powerful exfoliant. It removes the top layer of dead skin cells to reveal brighter, fresh skin under the surface.

Lin and Tham studied the use of GA peels in ten Asian women. Concentrations of 20%–70% GA were administered every 3 weeks, either alone or in combination with a topical regimen of 2% hydroquinone plus 10% GA. There was significant improvement ( P< 0.06) in melasma and fine facial wrinkling in patients who received the combination of creams and peeling. 27Prestes PS, Oliveira MM, Leonardi GR. Randomized clinical efficacy of superficial peeling with 85% lactic acid versus 70% glycolic acid. An Bras Dermatol. 2013 Nov-Dec;88(6):900-5. View abstract. The Baker-Gordon phenol solution has two methods of application: occluded and unoccluded. The occluded method is accomplished by applying an occlusive (waterproof) dressing (petroleum jelly dressing may also be used) over the treatment area immediately following application of the solution, thus achieving maximum penetration of the phenol acid. This penetration is particularly useful for treatment of deep, furrowed rhytides and severe Glogau Group IV photodamaged skin. It results in keratocoagulation that extends into the midreticular dermis and, if used incorrectly the subcutis and fascia,. 7 , 10 , 21 , 25 – 26 The unoccluded method involves more skin cleansing, lipid removal, as well as application of more peel solution, than the occluded method, but does not provide as deep of chemoexfoliation as the occluded method. 7 , 10 , 20 , 21 , 25 , 26 , 42 , 43 As an anti-aging treatment, glycolic acid can boost collagen stores and increase hydration to stave off fine lines and wrinkles. For mature skin, it has been shown to effectively treat photodamage by increasing levels of collagen and hyaluronic acid in the skin. Serial GA peels (from 35%–50%, and 70% every second peel) plus combination topical therapy (azelaic acid and adapalene) in 28 women with melasma found better results in the group receiving chemical peel plus topical therapy ( P = 0.048), but only when the GA concentration was 50% or higher. 35