{"id":2748,"date":"2020-02-19T12:23:01","date_gmt":"2020-02-19T12:23:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blowclinic.com\/drpambenito\/?p=2748"},"modified":"2020-05-11T15:45:55","modified_gmt":"2020-05-11T14:45:55","slug":"benefits-of-glycolic-acid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drpamelabenito.com\/blog\/skin-health\/benefits-of-glycolic-acid","title":{"rendered":"Benefits of Glycolic Acid"},"content":{"rendered":"
Like most acids, glycolic is a skin multitasker. The main function of glycolic acid is to exfoliate the skin. By loosening up dead cells and effectively removing the outermost layer of the skin and encouraging cell turnover to promote a more even skin tone.<\/span><\/p>\n It also has the added bonus of helping to stimulate collagen production, a well-known vital ingredient in the slowing down of ageing. By activating fibroblasts in the dermis, the acid will help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.<\/span><\/p>\n It can help with<\/span> dry skin <\/span>by transferring water molecules from the air into the skin tissue, replenishing any lost moisture and making it an effective ingredient when used in low strengths.<\/span><\/p>\n