Benefits of Glycolic Cream

Dermatech Glycolic Cream benefits
Here is a list of benefits your skin can experience when using the Dermatech Glycolic Cream. We always recommend to begin your Glycolic journey at the 5% strength - remember these are active products, it's safer to ease in gently!

They help exfoliate
AHAs are primarily used to exfoliate your skin. In fact, this is the foundation for all of the other benefits AHAs offer.

They help visibly brighten skin
When these acids exfoliate your skin, dead skin cells are broken down. The new skin revealed beneath is brighter and more radiant. AHAs with glycolic acid can help break down skin cell accumulation.

They help promote collagen production
Collagen is a protein-rich fibre that helps keep your skin plump and smooth. As you age, these fibres break down. Sun damage may also accelerate collagen destruction. This can result in sallow, sagging skin.
Collagen itself is in the middle layer of your skin (dermis). When the upper layer (epidermis) is removed, products such as AHAs can go to work on the dermis. AHAs may help promote collagen production by destroying old collagen fibres to make way for new ones.

They help reduce the appearance of surface lines and wrinkles
AHAs are known for their anti-aging effects, and surface lines are no exception. One 2015 study reported that 9 out of 10 volunteers who used AHAs over a three-week period experienced significant improvements in overall skin texture.
However, it’s important to remember that AHAs work for surface lines and wrinkles only, not deeper wrinkles. Professional fillers from a doctor, as well as other procedures such as laser resurfacing, are the only methods that work for deep wrinkles.

They promote blood flow to skin
AHAs have anti-inflammatory properties that can help promote blood flow to the skin. This can help correct pale, dull complexions. Proper blood flow also ensures that skin cells get the necessary nutrients needed via oxygen-rich red blood cells.

They help minimize and correct discolouration
Your risk for skin discolouration increases with age. For example, age spots may develop as a result of sun exposure. They tend to develop on areas of the body that are exposed to the sun most often, such as your chest, hands, and face.
Discolouration may also result from:
- melasma
- post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
- acne scars
AHAs promote skin cell turnover. New skin cells are evenly pigmented. In theory, long-term use of AHAs may reduce skin discoloration by encouraging the old, discoloured skin cells to turn over.

They help treat and prevent acne
Acne pimples occur when your pores are clogged with a combination of dead skin cells, oil (sebum), and bacteria. Exfoliating with AHAs can help loosen and remove the clog. Continued use may also prevent future clogs from forming.
AHAs may also reduce the size of enlarged pores, which are commonly seen in acne-prone skin. Skin cell turnover from exfoliating glycolic acids can even reduce acne scars.  And AHAs aren’t just for your face! You can use AHA products on other acne-prone areas, including your chest and back.

They help increase product absorption
In addition to their own distinct benefits, AHAs can make your existing products work better by increasing their absorption into the skin.
For example, if you have too many dead skin cells, your daily moisturiser sits on top without hydrating your new skin cells underneath. AHAs like glycolic acid can break through this layer of dead skin cells, enabling your moisturiser to hydrate your new skin cells more effectively.

Possible side effects
If you’ve never used AHAs before, you may experience minor side effects while your skin adjusts to the product.
Temporary side effects may include:
burning
itching
To minimise your risk of irritation, follow our step by step instructions included with your Dermatech Glycolic Cream. 

Did you know you can buy sample size Dermatech Glycolic Creams? This 5ml sample is enough for a 1 week trial!
Check out the entire Glycolic Cream range here

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