Glycolic Acid

Overview

Glycolic Acid is a type of Alpha-Hydroxy Acid (AHA) present in some dietary sources but usually manufactured synthetically.  Glycolic Acid is claimed to be the preferred Alpha-Hydroxy Acid of dermatologists.  ^[1]

Immune System

 Glycolic Acid applied topically may help to prevent Ultra-Violet Radiation-induced Cancer - Skin.  ^[2]

Metabolism

 Glycolic Acid applied topically may exert Antioxidants effects on the skin.  ^[3]

skin

 Glycolic Acid applied topically is sometimes used as an exfoliant for the treatment of Acne.  ^[4]

 Glycolic Acid applied topically by a dermatologist in higher concentrations than those found in skin Creams is often employed as the peeling agent in Chemical Peels of the skin.

 Glycolic Acid (10% lotion applied topically at night for two weeks followed by a 50% Glycolic Acid facial peel administered by a dermatologist once per month for three consecutive months may reduce the severity of Chloasma and the discoloration associated with Chloasma.  ^[5]

 Glycolic Acid applied topically may alleviate Skin - Dry.  ^[6]

 Glycolic Acid applied topically may reduce the size of Pores in persons afflicted with Pores - Enlarged.  ^[7]

 Glycolic Acid applied topically may stimulate the proliferation of Keratinocytes.  ^[8]

 Glycolic Acid applied topically may help to fade Liver Spots of the skin.  ^[9]

 Glycolic Acid applied topically may help to prevent and reverse the Aging Process in the Skin and may improve skin tone:  ^[10]

 Glycolic Acid (50% solution applied topically) may increase the quantity of Type ICollagen in the Dermis.  ^[11]