Unveiling the Magic of Glycolic Acid: Your Skin's Holy Grail for Exfoliation
In the realm of skincare, there exists a potent ingredient that has been hailed as the holy grail for exfoliation - Glycolic Acid. This powerhouse ingredient works wonders by effectively removing the outermost layer of dead cells from the complexion, unveiling brighter, and fresher skin. But what exactly is Glycolic Acid and why should you incorporate it into your skincare routine? Let's delve deeper into the magic of this skincare superstar.
Understanding Glycolic Acid
Glycolic Acid is a type of alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) derived from sugar cane. It boasts the smallest molecular size among AHAs, allowing it to penetrate the skin deeply and effectively. This makes it a powerhouse ingredient for exfoliation, as it works to slough off dead skin cells, unclog pores, and reveal a smoother, more radiant complexion.
Benefits of Glycolic Acid
- Exfoliation: Glycolic Acid exfoliates the skin, removing dead cells and promoting cell turnover. This leads to a brighter and more even skin tone.
- Unclogs Pores: By exfoliating the skin, Glycolic Acid helps to unclog pores, reducing the likelihood of breakouts and blackheads.
- Improves Skin Texture: Regular use of Glycolic Acid can help improve the overall texture of the skin, making it smoother and softer to the touch.
- Anti-Aging Properties: Glycolic Acid stimulates collagen production, helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles over time.
- Enhances Absorption: By removing dead skin cells, Glycolic Acid helps other skincare products penetrate more effectively, maximizing their benefits.
How to Use Glycolic Acid
Glycolic Acid is typically found in a variety of skincare products, including cleansers, toners, serums, and masks. When incorporating Glycolic Acid into your routine, it's important to start slow and gradually increase frequency to avoid irritation. Begin by using it several times a week at night. Apply a moisturizer over the top (La Marine Moisturizer) will neutralize the PH. Over Time you may use it alone or combined with treatments serums.
WHAT IS IT AND WHY SHOULD YOU USE IT?
Glycolic Acid is the holy grail for exfoliation, effectively removing the outermost layer of dead cells from the complexion, revealing brighter, and fresher skin. Products that contain Glycolic Acid are used often to treat scarring, skin discoloration and signs of aging, like fine lines and wrinkles. Glycolic Rectifying Creme is manufactured by a leading chemist in North Hollywood, California, originally from France, and the formula is unsurpassed when it comes to results! Once our clients experience the benefits they never have an empty jar!
Benefits:
The Effective lower PH Balance of 3.5 Restores and Rectifies as a nightly treatment with a high content of Glycolic Acid, Sodium Glycolate (15%) and Retinyl Palmitate. It is Recommended for All Types of Non-sensitive skin types and skin that is beginning to show signs of aging. We recommend applying to the face once to two per week for the first week. Gradually acclimate your skin for 3-4 times per week. Because Excessive Drying of the Skin May Occur, Start With 1-2 nights per week and then Gradually Increase to more nights. The outer layer of the skin may feel dry but Glycolic Acid not only exfoliates, but also hydrates dry skin. Categorized as a humectant, Glycolic Acid chemically attracts water molecules to itself. This means Glycolic Acid can replenish the skin with new, yummy moisture. It will reduce the appearance of Fine Lines and Improve Skin Tone and Texture. When Combined With a Treatment Serum and Retinol Night Creme Resurfacing and Lightening of Hyperpigmentation, fine lines and firm the skin because of the clinical strength of this formulation.
Recommended for Dry, Oily, Normal, Acne, Fine Lines, & Combination Skin Types - Not for Sensitive or Rosacea
Glycolic Rectifying Creme Melts Dead Cells From the Surface & May Be Used as a Masque or Night Creme!
A Firming and Reconditioning Daily Treatment Containing 15% Aha's Including Glycolic Acid, a Naturally Derived Exfoliant that encourages the skin to shed it's surface coating of dead cells and Retinyl Palmitate. A Powerful Tool for Brightening, Exfoliating and Removing Dead Cells and Build-up. Reduces Fine Lines.
Combine Retinol+ Hyaluronic Cream with a layer of Glycolic Rectifying Cream at night for accelerated results.
Finish by layering Niacinimide B-3 Cream for calming, brightening and delivering energy to the skin while driving Retinol+ Hyaluronic Cream and Glycolic Rectifying Cream into the deeper layers of the skin.
Ingredients:
Aloe Vera Gel, Safflower Oil, Glycerin, Glycolic Acid and Sodium Glycolate, Stearic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Arnica Blossoms Extract, Calendula Blossoms Extract, Glucose and Fructose and Sucrose and Urea and Dextrin and Alanine and Glutamic Acid and Hexyl Nicotinate, Tocopherol, Sodium Alginate, Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin a), Chamomile Extract, Octyl Methoxycinnamate, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-3, Guar Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Hydrogen Peroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate.
3.5 PH - 15% Unbuffered Glycolic
Reviews:
This is a staple in my skin care regiment. This acid is pure, and effective. Using this my skin creates new skin- shedding scars and clearing up my acne in the process. People comment on how my skin "glows" and that's the best part of it. I always use an SPF while using this. If you have acne problematic skin, with rough patches or large or clogged pores, give this a try. I share my love of this product with anyone who will listen!
The only reason I didn't give it a 5 star is I would like to have 4 oz. for the price so I could put on my entire body!
Lucille Marcus 4/20/2024
Glycolic Rectifying Cream has taken years off my skin by lightning the pigment and smoothing my sun-damaged skin! It is very concentrated and a little goes a long way!
Stephanie Warner 2/10/24
I am 57 years old and I'm having typical issues relating to aging skin such as rough patches and age spots. I have only used this product three times every other night but I can already see and feel such a difference in the smoothness and texture of the skin on my face. I have been applying a light layer before I go to bed and there is definitely a moderate amount of tingling (but nothing really uncomfortable) then I apply a light layer of moisturizing cream which really seems to help the tingling issue. The rough, patchy areas on my forehead and along my cheekbone are gone and my face feels so soft. I have experienced a slight redness on my face in the morning that is usually gone by early afternoon. I think that might be because I'm getting used to the product but the slight redness for me is not a dealbreaker for this wonderful cream. I am also rubbing it on the back of my hands every night. I truly cannot believe how soft they are feeling and how much the crepe appearance on the backs of my hands is smoothing out. I have tried many, many products and I wish I had found this sooner.
AUTHOR - BRIGETTE - 11/05/2023
This is the first time that a write a review and I hope that those that have stains on their face as I have will give a try to this product. I am a woman of 40 years and after four pregnancies I could not get rid of those terrible stains on my face anymore. Especially during summer. I tried many different products before, but this is the only product that gave me visible results. The first couple of days, my skin was more sensitive, so I used it with my moisturizing cream for about 10 days. I have been using it for about 3 months now and I love it. For the first time, after many years, my skin looked homogeneous. I still have some more resistant stains on my cheek, but the most are gone. Will keep purchasing it!
AUTHOR - TERESA 12/03/23
Best glycolic product ever!! This is one of the best glycolic acid creams I've ever used! I currently use this cream as a night cream since aha is very sensitive during the day. I slightly start to see that my pore got smaller and my face's texture is glowing. I am very satisfied & recommend this product.
AUTHOR - VICTORIA 10/10/23
It's just the best! I'm what some might call a 'skincare addict.' if you're a newbie to skin care and are wondering what glycolic acid is, let me tell you: it's one of the few ingredients that chemically exfoliates very effectively and promotes collagen, corrects for dark spots, and best of yet: prevents and eradicates acne! I'll be buying this product again once I'm done with my other one: that being said, this lasts a while. It provides the sting that I like so much too, despite the fact that I consider myself as having neutral/resistant skin. If you have serums (retinol, vit c, or hylauronic), I would apply them first, then this, then moisturize.
AUTHOR - BECKY 05/10/23