Category Archives: Glycolic acid

Glycolic acid moisturizes are now available in a lot of online stores and pharmacy stores though they are not something which everyone is inclined to buy.

Purpose of a regular moisturizer is to control the amount of liquid that reaches the deepest layer of the skin and also it attracts the moisture from the air and then hydrates the uppermost skin layer called the epidermis. This helps as then your skin can be less oily or less dry.

Now if you are considering using the glycolic acid moisturizer then you will also get and added benefit that glycolic acid provides and that it will act as an exfoliating agent.

The glycolic acid has the ability to penetrate the skin because of its small molecular structure and then break away the dead skin cells from the upper layer and bring the fresh layer from beneath.

The glycolic acid moisturizer most common brands that are available in the market are

Peter Thomas Roth Glycolic Acid Moisturizer

Reviva Labs Glycolic Acid Daytime Oily Skin Light Cream Moisturizer

Peter Thomas Roth Glycolic Acid Moisturizer 2.2 Ounce A luxurious moisturizing complex that uses a gentle, patented time-release form of glycolic acid to help produce a beautiful, fresh, youthful looking complexion. Advanced deep skin renewing action increases cell turnover to help diminish the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and other signs of…

Aqua Glycolic Face Cream, 2-Ounces Dermatologist recommended. Aqua Glycolic Face Cream gently removes the dead skin cells from rough, dry, sun-damaged skin; Smooths the appearance of fine lines and imperfections; and helps restore proper moisture balance. For all over body use.

Reviva – 10% Glycolic Acid Night Cream, 1.5 oz cream A higher percentage of glycolic acid for those whose skin has become accustomed to 5% Glycolic Cream. Excellent for aging, problem or sun-damaged skin.

(1 oz / 30 ml) GLYCOLIC Acid 70% Skin Chemical Peel – Unbuffered – Alpha Hydroxy (AHA) For Acne, Oily Skin, Wrinkles, Blackheads, Large Pores & More (from Skin Beauty Solutions) Glycolic acid works as an exfoliating agent because of its high acidity but easy solubility. When placed on the skin as part of an exfoliating cream or gel, glycolic acid goes under the damaged upper layers of skin and destroys the ‘glue’, which holds dead skin to the surface. As this dead skin is…

Moisturizers should be part of your prevailing beauty regime and they generally provide the ability to attract and retain moisture and the main benefit that they provide is that moist skin will not then have any sort of wrinkles or fine lines appearing. I am sure that you are using the moisturizer in your daily routine however replacing the regular moisturizer with glycolic acid moisturizer will help because of the fact that you will be able to get some exfoliation also done alongside.

The downside is that glycolic acid moisturizer may have some burning sensation because of the fact it has glycolic acid. Most of the glycolic acid moisturizers have 10% concentration of the acid and that is considered very safe for home use.

The basic steps that you need to perform before you can apply the moisturizer are

First step you need to cleanse the face with a cleanser

Then restore the skin balance with a toner

After that rinse thoroughly and dry the face.

Apply the glycolic acid moisturizer.

Tip: Always get to understand your skin type before you buy a moisturizer. Oily skin type demands an oil free moisturizers and dry skin demands a rich creamy moisturizer.