Glycolic acid is the most effective fruit acid of all the acids and it is also most important of the AHA found. The major benefit that glycolic acid possesses is that it can easily be used for penetration in the upper layer and then make sure that bond between the dead skin cells and the skin layer is loosened up so that the dead skin cells can be replaced with newer skin cells.
Since glycolic acid has the small molecular structure that is why this works wonderfully well.
Benefits are that it stimulates the production of collagen and elastin fibers and that helps in making sure that wrinkles and the fine lines are definitely erased. It also helps in skin care conditions like the psoriasis, acne and dry skin.
There are a variety of glycolic acid products that are available in the market and these are
Facial Cleansers
Facial creams
Skin rejuvenation lotions
Gel wash
In general the companies that sell the glycolic acid products will sell the glycolic acid set which will contain the following and going by the costs of these buying the glycolic acid rejuvenating acid set makes economic sense
pH prepping solution – The benefit of this solution is that it lowers the pH level of the kin and hence it helps in penetration of the glycolic acid in to the skin easier.
Glycolic acid cleanser – This is important before you start applying the glycolic acid peel as then you can easily have the dirt and the grime removed from the face.
Glycolic acid peel with strengths varying from 30% to 70%.
Neutralizer – This is needed if you are doing the at home chemical peel and suddenly feel that you will not be able to tolerate the glycolic acid.
Moisturizer/Sunscreen – This is a must if as you do not want to expose the new skin to the sun.
An example of good glycolic acid lotion is the MD formulations Glycare Lotion.
Other Good brands include
Peter Thomas Roth Glycolic Acid 3% Facial Wash
M.D. Forte Facial Cleanser III