Glycolic acid peel belongs to AHA or alpha hydroxyl acids group. Acids of this group boast to be of natural origin as they are mostly derived from fruits and milk. Glycolic acid is derived from sugar cane and it has gained lot of popularity among the countless chemical peel users. Most of the alpha hydroxyl acids work as exfoliant. They actually loosen the bonds that keep the skin cells together. When the hold is broken, it becomes easier for the dead skin cells or layer to slough off. When the damaged skin layer is removed, a new and healthier layer takes its place.
This results in a younger looking face with much less skin flaws. In this arena, glycolic peel treatment has taken a prominent place and widely preferred by many peel lovers. It is a gentle form of peel that shouldn’t do any harm to the skin. However, it may not suit every case and you have to find out whether you are fit for glycolic peel treatment. [click to continue…]
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