Glycolic Acid Cream

Glycolic acid or most commonly known as alpha-hydroxy acids (AHA) and fruity acids come from the sugar cane. This group of chemicals is more popularly known by consumers in the cosmetics department. But glycolic acid is also used industrially to remove rust and de-greasing.

Glycolic acid's use in the cosmetics department fall on products that are mostly cream-based. But some cosmetic companies use glycolic acid for toners and facial moisturizers. The market offers different levels of glycolic acid concentrations depending on the consumer's preference and tolerance.

The main function of glycolic acid is to remove the dead skin tissues by removing it from the surface of the skin. This results in a smoother and younger-looking skin. Glycolic acid not only acts as an exfoliant but it is also responsible for attracting moisturizing substances to stick to the newly-exfoliated skin.

Some cosmetic companies offer 10% glycolic acid creams to their consumers who have their skin conditioned by their 5% glycolic acid creams. Exfoliating with glycolic acid creams may leave the skin extra sensitive to the sun. It is well-recommended for consumers to use a sunscreen after the application of glycolic acid creams.

30% glycolic acid cream products are also available in the market. But those cosmetic companies, who do offer them, recommend that this particular kind of creams will only be used after the skin was conditioned to glycolic acid creams that have a lower concentration. Glycolic acid creams that have a higher concentration level of 10% are very strong. People who decide to use them should be very well-aware of the possible after-results.

The glycolic acid renaissance cream products come in 5% concentration. This particular product offers a better exfoliation result because of a more effective skin penetration. The glycolic acid concentration is not diluted and the products costs about more than $15.