{"id":14747,"date":"2017-11-13T17:39:21","date_gmt":"2017-11-13T12:09:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=14747"},"modified":"2018-07-20T14:56:03","modified_gmt":"2018-07-20T09:26:03","slug":"glycolic-acid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=14747","title":{"rendered":"Glycolic Acid Sources, Benefits and Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Glycolic acid is a very versatile compound which finds use in textile industry, as a skin care agent in the cosmetic industry and as a preservative in the food industry. Glycolic acid is the smallest molecule in the family of alpha hydroxy acids and it is this property of glycolic acid that makes it useful in cosmetic industry. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Like all other <a href=\"https:\/\/zovon.com\/hot-topics\/aging\/alpha-hydroxy-acids\/\"><strong>alpha hydroxy acids AHAs<\/strong><\/a>, it is naturally present in many fruits in small quantities whereas it is present in a considerable amount in sugarcane. In its natural form, it can be isolated from sugarcane and certain fruits like unripe grapes and pineapples. It can also be synthesized chemically in a number of ways. It is a colorless and odorless compound which is soluble in water. Its chemical formula is C2H403.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Structure\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\"><strong>Structure and Composition of Glycolic Acid:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">It belongs to a family of the group of water-soluble chemicals commonly referred as Alpha hydroxy acids. Before proceeding ahead, let us understand what are Alpha hydroxy acids? They refer to a group of water-soluble chemicals. Even if they are acids, they are safe to be used at home and by professionals but low dosages are preferred.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Sources\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\"><strong>Natural Sources:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>It can be easily derived from the following<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Sugarcane<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Pineapple<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Sugar beets<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"Benefits\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\"><strong>Benefits of Glycolic Acid:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Glycolic acid is an exfoliant and therefore it helps to remove the dead layer of cells from your skin.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">It brings smoother texture to your skin and an even skin tone.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">It clears blocked pores and blackheads.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">For <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/zovon.com\/health-conditions\/acne\/\">acne<\/a> <\/strong>treatment<strong>,<\/strong> it is one of the best cures.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The fine lines and signs of premature aging are reduced to a large extent.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">With consistent glycolic acid treatment, acne scars start fading.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">It removes the \u2018barrier\u2019 of dead cells and surface grime.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The compounding effects are there when they are used frequently.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The appearance of pores is minimized.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Glycolic acid with low percentage is used in skincare products and it does not cause any irritation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Skin conditions like Psoriasis, Melasma and Seborrheic keratosis can be treated with it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">It replenishes lost moisture to the skin.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">It helps in plumping up the skin.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\"><strong>Applications of Glycolic Acid:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">It penetrates the skin deep as it is made of small molecules. And it is used as a remedy to treat fine lines, acne, blackheads, as well as dullness, oiliness etc. It even helps to improve the uneven texture of the skin. It helps to reveal smooth, bright and younger looking skin as dead skin cells are sloughed off.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\">Things of precaution:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Skin may become sensitive to the sun by applying glycolic acid and therefore sunscreen is a must while taking glycolic acid treatment.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Continue application of sunscreen for several weeks even after terminating the use of glycolic acid.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">No acne medication (Accutane) should be used after undergoing AHA treatment on your skin as your skin becomes sensitized using these products and it may result in an allergic reaction.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">First-time<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> use of AHAs can result in flaking and if picked it can result in scarring and hyperpigmentation of the skin.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Use AHAs with caution as the <\/span>higher<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> concentration is never a guarantee of better results.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"Side_effects\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\"><strong>Side Effects:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">It is easy to develop dry and patchy skin with the use of glycolic acid, if not done correctly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">It shouldn\u2019t be used on delicate skin like the areas around the eyes as it can increase the intensity of appearance of dark circles.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Glycolic acid is a very versatile compound which finds use in textile industry, as a skin care agent in the cosmetic industry and as a preservative in the food industry. 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