5 Reasons to Get a Glycolic/Lactic Acid Peel or Facial

Of all the beauty products women are most likely to spend lots of money on, skincare products are usually at the top of the list.  In our eternal quest to maintain beautiful, radiant-looking skin on our face and body, we consider and use numerous products and treatments.  Glycolic acid peels, lactic acid peels and facials should definitely be among these products and treatments.

5 Reasons for Getting Glycolic Acid Peels, Lactic Acid Peels and Facials

1. When considering how to properly take care of your skin, take a moment to correlate this to how you take care of another important body part: your teeth.  Hopefully, you wash your face twice a day, just as you brush your teeth twice a day.  But what is your skin’s answer to your twice yearly dental cleanings?  It should be glycolic acid peels, lactic acid peels and facials.  These treatments can perform the deep cleaning that your skin needs on occasion and does not receive through daily washing–no matter how miraculous your skincare products are and how diligently you apply them.

2. Glycolic acid and lactic acid are wonderful exfoliants.  They both contain Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) that help to remove dead skin cells and nourish skin so it ages better.  The AHAs that are present in glycolic acid and lactic acid dissolve the sort of “glue” that tends to hold our skin cells together, which allows damaged skin cells to be removed.  This leaves brighter, smoother and more even-toned skin behind, and helps to reduce dark spots and wrinkles. 

3. The AHAs contained in glycolic acid and lactic acid are humectants, which means they attract water from the surrounding environment to your skin.  This can help counter dry skin by keeping your skin hydrated and soft throughout the day.

4. Glycolic acid can help resolve sun-damaged skin.  It is the smallest of the AHAs, and is therefore better able to penetrate the skin.  It can boost collagen production and increase the thickness of your skin, which makes it more elastic and therefore younger-looking.

5. Lactic acid can help with dry and sensitive skin.  It is more hydrating and gentler than glycolic acid, and it won’t thin the skin as glycolic acid has a tendency to do at the beginning of its use.

Both glycolic acid and lactic acid have the potential to damage your skin if used improperly, so it’s best to consult a professional aesthetician prior to use.

Love,

Gen