What are Glycolic & Hyaluronic Acids?

Hello everyone..

Okay, so today, as you can tell from the title is a bit of a explanation post. 

I got an email recently on what these acids are, and because the word "ACID" really sticks out, people get afraid and think OMG I could never use an acid on my face. 

So here I will TRY! describe what they are...

So lets start with the Glycolic Acid. Glycolic Acid is a colorless, odorless and hygrospoic crystalline solid, which is highly soluble in water. 

Glycolic Acid is derived from sugar can and is natural, but synthetically made. It is part of a set of ingredients which are called AHA`s, or Alpha Hydroxy. 

These ingredients are..

Glycolic (Sugar cane)

Lactic (Milk)

Citric (Oranges and Lemons)

Malic (Apples and Pears)

Tartaric (Grapes)

Gylcolic can be found in numerous skincare products.

One popular use in an exfoliator. which saftely removes outer dead skin cells on the surface of the skin and brings the skin layer to the surface.

Its very beneficial in other ways too, like in the anti aging area and also to lighten discoloration like sun spots, age spot and acne prone skin. 

You can get Glycolic Acid in numerous forms like Facial cleansers, serums, moisturisers, eye creams and face peels. Which you choose is up to you.  

So what about the Hyaluronic Acid? Hyaluronic Acid is a substance used in conjunction with Vitamin C products aka glycosaminoglycam. (long word!)

Touted for the ability to reverse and stop the effects of aging. Also known as the "Key to the foundation of youth"!

The substace is naturally found in humans and animals. The components of the connective tissue become wrinkle preventing ingredients.

You can find Hyaluronic Acid in Moisturisers, Eye Creams and Serums. 

I really hope this helped in some way helped you understand these acids. They are perfectly safe to use, but if you are Allergic to them ,stay away from them.

If you have any questions please let me know, or if you have used either Glycolic or Hyaluronic Acids?

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Until next time

Toodles!

Natalie