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Advantages Of Applying Glycolic Acid On The Face

What is Glycolic acid?

Glycolic acid is an Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) that is colourless, odourless, and water-soluble. Glycolic acid comes from sugarcane.

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There are many reasons why people use Glycolic acid on the face. Let's delve deeper.

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As per , Glycolic acid works by removing the top layer of the dead skin cells. 

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Benefit 1: Glycolic acid is good for acne-prone skin.

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Benefit 2: Glycolic acid can reverse aging by reducing wrinkles and sun damage skin.

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Benefit 3: Glycolic acid can remove acne scars either way by applying alone or together with microneedling.

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Benefit 4: Glycolic acid is also helpful for dark skin patches due to its ability to reduce mixed-type and epidermal-type melasma.

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