Your skin will not be the same after using the radiant Glycolic Acid!

Glycolic Acid is your skin’s best friend… why? This is what we will reveal here, to inform you about the importance of this acid that is recommended by the dermatologist and cosmetologist, Dr. Yassine, when you visit his pioneering Skin Expert Clinic (Beirut, Lebanon) to adopt it in your daily skincare routine or to get a professional peeling at the Clinic.

The must know about Glycolic Acid

The aforementioned acid comes from the Alpha Hydroxy Acid- AHA family, the most used acids for skincare. What distinguishes Glycolic Acid among others is that its particles are considered the smallest which increases their ability to penetrate the skin’s layers. Glycolic Acid is usually extracted from sugar cane and is frequently used for skin peeling particularly.

Glycolic Acid effect on the skin

This treatment can provide effective exfoliation of the skin, by getting rid of dead cells, and stimulating the cells that make the skin look bright and supple. This peeling is particularly useful for improving the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines and for the skin toning.

Here we draw your attention to the fact that it is indispensable for you to exfoliate with age, as the skin that is able to renew itself at the age of youth, loses this ability with years. thus, dead cells accumulate, and fresh skin is replaced by a dull look and rough texture.

For a guaranteed exfoliation without any negative consequences, glycolic acid is one of the best options in this field for its ability to break the bonds between dead skin cells to get rid of them completely.

Safe use of Glycolic Acid

The correct use of glycolic acid in the appropriate concentration is completely safe, while its excessive use, just like any other exfoliating component, can lead to skin irritation and redness. Therefore, when choosing a peeling product that contains glycolic acid, it is necessary to check the level of concentration and its suitability for the condition of skin and any problem that you may suffer from.

Products that contain a concentration of less than 4% provide a smooth exfoliation of the skin, and can be used once or twice a day, depending on the acidity level of the formula and its effectiveness.

If you suffer from acne, you can use glycolic acid and add it to care products, but at a lower concentration level than what we mentioned. Whether your goal is to fight the signs of aging, dullness or uneven skin tone, a concentration level between 4 and 10% of glycolic acid can be used.

As for formulas with a concentration level higher than 20%, they should be applied only under the supervision of the dermatologist, Dr. Yassine, at his well-known Skin Expert clinic in Lebanon.

Whatever the concentration of the acid in the products you use, we stress the importance of applying a sunscreen that provides complete protection from long and medium-range UV rays.

Checking the acidity level (PH) of products containing glycolic acid

Not all products that contain glycolic acid are equally fabricated. Effectiveness is measured by the free acid value of a product, i.e., the amount of acid that is effectively available to affect the skin. This value is linked to two main factors: the level of concentration we referred to above and the level of acidity because it determines the acid’s effectiveness and its ability to exfoliate.

For example, if you have a lotion with a concentration level of 4 to 10% of the acid, it is ideal for night use to get rid of the accumulated dead cells. But this concentration must be combined with a low pH level for the acid to be effective.

If the concentration is the same, but the acidity level is higher, this will result in a significant weakening of its effectiveness and strength. Therefore, the secret of a successful formula is to combine a good concentration of acid with an appropriate acidity level.

Therefore, it is better not to use any cream based on glycolic acid, except as advised, by Dr. Yassine, where he makes sure to choose the right level of concentration in combination with the right pH to get impressive results.

Chemical Peel with Glycolic Acid

The products are designed to have concentration levels suitable for home use. But it is not the only way to benefit from the advantages of this acid, as it is also possible to resort to chemical peeling with glycolic acid. The specialist in dermatology and cosmetology, Dr. Yassine, is well known for being highly skilled in this field, where you get the best chemical peeling at Skin Expert Clinic (Beirut, Lebanon).

This type of treatment exfoliates the surface layer of the skin to reveal another healthy and radiant layer. This peeling helps to promote the renewal of skin cells, smoothes the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, in addition to unifying the skin tone. During this procedure, one or more layers of glycolic acid solution are applied according to the skin type and how it interacts with the acid, and it is left for a specified period fixed by Dr. Yassine.

After peeling with glycolic acid, it is necessary to apply sunscreen to protect the skin from UV rays. Also, Dr. Yassine outlined the home routine that must be followed to maintain the results obtained during peeling.

Now, all the information about glycolic acid and its many benefits are in your hands, so do not hesitate to rely on them, especially if you have signs of aging that start to appear. Effective peeling is the solution to maintain a vibrant skin!

Your skin will not be the same after using the radiant Glycolic Acid!