Glycolic acid pads are definitely worth the money as they can easily be used without the cumbersome process of applying the cream and then waiting and then rubbing it off. The benefit of pads is the ease of use as they can be easily used and then just throwing them off.
The challenge with today’s skin care routine is that you have a lot of products to use especially if you have the acne or the wrinkles. Apart from makeup foundations, lotions and regular cleansers you will have the eye creams, deep wrinkle creams and a plethora of other products. That said there are challenges in using all of these in combination and hence it is always a good ideas to eliminate a few them and then go for the easy way out.
The easy way out is to use the pads and I have earlier told you about the ponds eye gel pads which are best for regular eye care. In fact there are a number of companies that are now bringing out cucumber eye pads which will help in using the natural thing cucumber rather than getting the cucumber and then cutting it out and using it.
Same is the case with glycolic acid pads. You can use them once or even twice and toss them away.
Concentration of glycolic acid pads. As opposed to prescription strength formulations that are available in the market with more than 10% concentration these glycolic acid pads only come with 10% concentration.
As far as the pads that are available in the market the most common ones are the
DCL glycolic acid pads – these are to be applied on clean skin and then set for 20 minutes. After use you will have to rinse the face. The instructions say that you will have to use these for three weeks for maximum benefit.
Peter Thomas Roth Max Complexion Correction Pads – These contain 10% glycolic acid and 2% salicylic acid.
Peter Thomas Roth Un- Wrinkle Peel Pads
DDF Glycolic 5% Daily Cleansing Pads
Dr. Denese Facial Firming Pads