Glycolic acid is an alpha hydroxyl acid made from sugar canes that is about to ripe or from grapes. It is water soluble, odorless, colorless and crystalline substance that has is in hygroscopic nature. As glycolic acid is a natural product and contains low percentage of alpha hydroxyl acid in it, it is safe for daily usage.

Because of its miraculous effects on the skin it is now widely accepted as a skincare product. Many manufactures have now included glycolic acid in their cosmetic products and one such product is the facial cleanser.

Earlier glycolic acid products were available only through a dermatologist or doctor, but nowadays it is available over the counter. Among the various glycolic acid containing products glycolic cleansers contains lowest percentage of alpha hydroxyl acids and the percentage of alpha hydroxyl acids varies from 3 to 10% in cleansers and is safe for everyday use.

Benefits of Glycolic Acid Cleansers

Glycolic acid cleansers are suitable to almost all skin types. As it has smaller molecular structure and it can easily penetrate the deeper layers of the skin. Thus it helps to rejuvenate the damaged tissue lying underneath the skin. It also breaks the bond between the dead cells and also the bond between dead cells and healthy tissues.

Thus it makes it easy to ward off the dead tissues from the underlying healthy ones. It also removes the dust and dirt from the skin surface and aids in cleaning the clogged pores and makes the pores open.

This helps the skin to breathe and get maximum oxygen. It thus aids in regenerating the cells and makes the skin soft, smooth and supple. It also removes the dark and older pigmentation on the skin surface and provides an even skin tone.

Glycolic acid is highly beneficial for those having acne prone and oily skin as it removes the dust, dirt and excess oil from the skin surface and keeps the skin pores open. Glycolic acid shows a mild irritation and if the irritation gets intensified then washes off immediately.

If a person is allergic to citric or salicylic acid then he may also develop irritations with glycolic acid but to a lesser extend. Hence consult your dermatologist if you have psoriasis, eczema or any other skin diseases before applying the cleanser.

If glycolic acid cleanser is being used daily, then ensure that the concentration of acid in it is around 3 to 4 %. Otherwise it may harm the skin. Use glycolic acid carefully to get flawless radiant skin.