Glycolic Acid Acne: An Overview
Acne is a very problematic (and embarrassing) skin condition that is oftentimes treated with glycolic acid. Glycolic acid is a classified as a chemical in the family Alpha Hydroxy Acids or AHAs. Unlike other AHAs, however, glycolic acid has the ability to penetrate the walls of the cells of the skin. Glycolic acid has been shown to be beneficial in treating acne or in controlling acne-related skin problems because of its exfoliating effect.
Many creams, gels, scrubs, masks, ointments and peels that are being marketed for the treatment of acne contain glycolic acid. Those suffering from acne who are considering treatment with glycolic acid should be aware that there are certain risks involved; we discuss those risks in our article, Glycolic Acid for Acne: 7 Precautions . . . continue reading how glycolic acid helps acne >>
