Skin Care
Here's Why You Need Glycolic Acid in Your Skin Care RoutineThe superstar ingredient has the power to treat any and all of your complexion concerns... enough said. Find it in these seven skin-saving products |
If you haven't yet jumped on the glycolic acid bandwagon, it's time to do so. The alpha-hydroxy acid is a tried-and-true favorite ingredient among skin docs for its multi-tasking abilities. "Not only is it a great exfoliator, but it also stimulates the production of both collagen and hyaluronic acid," explains Deirdre Hooper, M.D., assistant clinical professor of dermatology at LSU. Translation: There's really not much that it can't do. Improve texture? You bet. Fade spots? Yep. Help with breakouts? Check. Keep skin smooth and wrinkle-free? Obvi. (We could keep going, but you get the picture.)
Since there's no shortage of glycolic acid-based products out there -- you'll find it in pretty much every category, from peels to cleansers to lotions, -- we've narrowed down the options. Ahead, seven glycolic acid products that are most definitely worth trying.
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Since there's no shortage of glycolic acid-based products out there -- you'll find it in pretty much every category, from peels to cleansers to lotions, -- we've narrowed down the options. Ahead, seven glycolic acid products that are most definitely worth trying.
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SEE NEXT PAGE: Glycolic Acid Cleanser