Tag: Can glycolic acid cause acne?
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What Is Glycolic Acid? The Essential Skincare Alphabet
If you’ve been following me for a long time, you’ll know that glycolic acid is one of my favourite ingredients. When it came to picking an ingredient for letter G, the brainstorming didn’t take long. There are still so many people who are confused about this acid. Today, I’m going to attempt to create a…
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What Is Inflammatory Acne?
Inflammatory acne is pretty much what is says on the tin. It’s acne with inflammation. It has a variation of forms and can be severe (like painful cysts) or relatively painless (pimples). To identify this kind of acne is quite easy. Just look for any sign of irritation that comes with your acne breakout. These…
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What Does Glycolic Acid Do To Your Skin?
Glycolic acid is THE acid that started the chemical exfoliation craze way back when but there is still SO many questions about what it is and how it works. The thing that, I think, confuses people is that acids have the ability to completely transform your skin but you can’t actually see it happening. So,…
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Skinformation: What Is Acne?
Acne causes spots, oily skin and sometimes skin that’s hot or painful to touch. It is usually associated with hormonal fluctuations experienced during your teenage years, but adults can experience acne, too. In fact, it is one of the most common skin conditions among both children and adults.
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Is Glycolic Acid Good For Acne?
Glycolic Acid is alpha hydroxy acid that’s derived from sugarcane and it can help those with frequent breakouts and a number of other skincare concerns. However, there’s a lot to consider about glycolic acid, including how much to use and if it’s right for your skin.