The impressive possibilities of glycolic acid

What is glycolic acid? Glycolic acid is a proven effective ingredient in cosmetics. It has a very positive effect on acne, pigmentation spots, and skin aging. For effective action, a product must have a minimum concentration of 5%. After the skin has acclimated to the products for two weeks, the first results are visible. Treatments with a concentration of 30% and above are only performed by doctors and skin therapists. The maximum concentration for home use is 15%. The use of this is very precise! Glycolic acid products are also used by doctors and skin therapists for: - Pigment spots; - Skin aging, wrinkles, and fine lines; - Scars and stretch marks.

When is the best time to use glycolic acid?

The products are best used in the evening. Step 1. Remove makeup and then cleanse your skin with water and 1-2 pumps of Dermaceutic Advanced Cleanser (a mild cleaner). Step 2. Use 1-2 pumps on clean and dry skin Dermaceutic Foamer 5 of Foamer 15. This foam contains glycolic acid. Massage this over your entire face, except on the eyes. Make sure the skin is dry, as water stops the action of the glycolic acid. After massaging, remove the Foamer with water. If you feel any tingling, this is the effect of the glycolic acid. Always give your skin two weeks to get used to this. Maintenance phaseuse as maintenance once a week the Mask 15 from Dermaceutic. This mask contains glycolic acid and cleanses intensively. Apply a thin, even layer to the skin after the Foamer. Leave on for 2-4 minutes. Rinse off with water. Then use 1 pump of Light Ceutic or Turn Over night cream. Step 3. Then pat the skin dry and apply 1 pump Dermaceutic Light Ceutic of Turn Over on. These are also night creams with glycolic acid. During application, it may tingle on your skin for a moment. This cream will absorb into your skin throughout the night. During a glycolic acid therapy, it is important that you extra hydrate and protect your skin during the day. Step 4. Use 1 pump in the morning first Hyal Ceutic to properly hydrate the skin without clogging it. During sunny moments, use the Sun Ceutic (SPF 50) as sun protection. A pigment-sensitive skin can handle it C25 serum good to use under the day cream.

Frequently asked questions about glycolic acid products

I don't notice much difference from the products? Water neutralizes the effect of glycolic acid. Therefore, make sure to apply the cleansers and night creams on a dry skin. I suddenly have a red, irritated skin after using the products? Use the products more gently. Do not let the Foamer sit for too long, use no more than 1 pump of the night cream, or use products with lower concentrations such as the Foamer 5 and Light Ceutic. Where else is glycolic acid used? The ingredient is used to stimulate skin renewal, making it suitable for acne, skin rejuvenation, wrinkles, fine lines, (acne) scars, stretch marks, and pigment spots.