Top 5 products with glycolic acid: subtleties of choice

Silky and clear skin is the dream of every woman. But, unfortunately, this is almost impossible to achieve using conventional means. Scrubs, gels, film masks “for deep cleansing” - at best, remove the top layer of dead cells and temporarily lighten the pores, but they cannot cope with more serious problems. In our clinic you can get glycolic peeling and get truly beautiful and healthy skin!

Glycolic acid and other fruit acids.

Glycolic acid ranks first in popularity and frequency of use of all acids used in cosmetology. It belongs to the group of AHA acids.

The true meaning of these three letters (AHA) is clear to chemists and is not available to you and me. They indicate the chemical structure - the hydroxyl group of AHA acids is connected to a carbon atom in the alpha position.

Another name for this group is not so boring and sounds more understandable and frivolous - fruit acids, since they are found in fruits. In particular, glycolic, in green grapes or sugar cane.

Natural sources of glycolic acid are green grapes and cane.
Table of the most common AHAs and their characteristics.

What are these substances capable of?

The main effect for which these components are used in cosmetics: exfoliation and renewal of the epidermis. More precisely, intensive exfoliation compared to the natural desquamation of horny scales. Intensity has a downside - possible irritation.

These substances were not immediately recognized for their effectiveness. After the initial euphoria, complaints of irritation and burns appeared. This has forced cosmetic brands to take a more serious approach to developing effective and safe compositions containing AHAs. As a result, an effective and safe acidity range for cosmetic formulas was determined to be 3.5–4 pH.

pH is a measure of acidity. The lower the pH value, the more acidic the solution is and the greater the exfoliating, and therefore irritating, effect it has on the epidermis. At low pH values, irritation may occur, which is familiar when using professional peels in salons. For home cosmetics, the pH range of 3.5–4 is optimal from the point of view of safety and effectiveness.

In addition to exfoliation, acid cosmetics have additional effects.

• Moisturizes.
• Has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
• Remodels the dermal matrix, indirectly stimulates the production of collagen and glycosaminoglycans.
• Improves the penetration ability of other cosmetic components.

What can glycolic acid do in cosmetics?

From the general characteristics of this group of components, let's move on to the properties of glycolic acid. What makes it special? Why is it so popular and loved by cosmetologists? What sets her apart from other colleagues in the industry?

• Of all the fruits, it is glycolic that has the strongest proliferative effect on fibroblasts. What does it mean? As a result of this effect, collagen and its own hyaluronic acid are produced, and wrinkles become less pronounced. The skin gains a second youth.
• Glycolic acid has the smallest molecule and easily penetrates the stratum corneum. The epidermis responds more responsively to its effects compared to other acids.
• Of all fruit acids, at the same concentration, glycolic acidity is the lowest. It can be called the most sour of all fruit sours. It most actively exfoliates old, lifeless epidermal cells. The effect of its use appears much faster compared to its colleagues.
• By itself, glycolic acid does not have a powerful antioxidant effect, but in the company of other antioxidants, it significantly increases their activity.

This substance can be called the most exfoliating and most rejuvenating active of all fruit acids. It is used to eliminate various imperfections and for different skin conditions.

• Reduces imperfections in oily, problem skin (acne).
• Used in products for the care of aging skin.
• Used to correct age spots.
• And of course, it is used as a basis for peelings.

Cheat sheet: products with glycolic acid (part 1)

Hello! Today I bring to your attention another selection of cosmetics. This time the hero of the post is perhaps the most popular and frequently used alpha hydroxy acid - glycolic acid
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Let me remind you that the previous selection was devoted to mandelic acid, and the very first one to vitamin C. As always, I will begin by briefly recalling the main points
that you need to remember when including products with glycolic acid in your care: glycolic acid has the smallest molecule among AHA acids, which determines its properties: the highest penetrating ability, but, accordingly, a more aggressive effect. For the reasons described above, those with sensitive skin should use products containing glycolic acid with caution. Of decisive importance in assessing the effectiveness of a product with glycolic acid is not only its concentration, but also the pH level, on which the depth of penetration depends. The lower the pH, the more pronounced the effect, but the higher the likelihood of irritation. Ideally, when choosing a product with glycolic acid, both parameters should be taken into account. It is traditionally considered that a glycolic acid concentration of up to 20% is safe for home use. However, in my opinion this is a general conditional recommendation. You also need to focus on the characteristics of your skin and the pH level: in cosmetics for home use it is usually in the range from 3.0 to 4.0. At pH above 4.0, glycolic acid stops working as an exfoliant. Glycolic acid causes photosensitivity, so it must be present in care along with constant protection from ultraviolet radiation.

This collection is divided into two parts, the funds are arranged in alphabetical order.
The ph level is indicated in cases where it is indicated by the manufacturer (which, unfortunately, is quite rare). The selection is not exhaustive. I tried to select products for it according to three main parameters: - in the selection I did not include acidic washes and other products that come into contact with the skin for too short a time (less than a few minutes); — concentration of glycolic acid above 4%; — the product is intended for home use: it has a glycol concentration of either less than 20% or more than 20%, but at the same time a fairly high ph level (at least 3.0). If you have other options in mind that fit these criteria and are not included in the list, I would be very grateful if you share. Within a month, according to the rules of the site, I will have the opportunity to include them in the selection. I myself really love glycolic acid and have so far settled on the following regimen: daily either 7% glycolic acid in the evening or 4.5% in the morning and evening. Twice a week - I add either 12% glycolic or 14% lactobionic acid on top of the acid tonic. Thank you in advance for your attention!

ALPHA-H

AUSTRALIA
Name: LIQUID GOLD

Ingredients: Aqua, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Hydrolysed Silk,
Glycolic Acid (5%) , Potassium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Extract.
Volume: 100 ml Approximate price: 2260 rubles
Name: Liquid Gold Intensive Night Repair Serum

Ingredients: Aqua, Alcohol Denat., Butylene Glycol,
Glycolic Aicd (14%), Methyl Gluceth-20, Niacinamide, Silk Amino Acids, Glycerin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Polysorbate-20, Potassium Hydroxide, Mannitol, Retinyl Acetate, Xanthan Gum , Polyquaternium-10, Cellulose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Tocopherol Acetate, Triethyl Citrate, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Talc, Benzyl Salicylate, Citral Citronellol, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamicalde hyde, Lilial, Limonene, Linalool, Methyl Ionone, Mica, CI77891, CI77492, CI77491.
Volume: 50 ml Approximate price: 3450 rubles
Name: Liquid Gold Rose

Key Ingredients:
Glycolic Acid (5%), Rose, Lotus and Orchid extracts, Hydranov P, Dead Sea Salts and Red Algae.
Volume: 100 ml Approximate price: 2500 rubles
Name: Instant Facial

Ingredients: Aqua, Hamamelis Virginiana Distillate, Glycerin,
Glycolic Acid (5%) , Plankton Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Potassium Hydroxide, Polysorbate 20, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Phenoxyethanol , Aloe Barbadensis LEAF Juice, Cucumis Sativus Extract, Propylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Cupressuse Sempervirens Seed Extract, Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Root Extract.
Volume: 100 ml Approximate price: 2500 rubles
Name: Beauty Sleep Power Peel

Contains 0.5% retinol (!).

Ingredients: Aqua,
Glycolic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Ceteryl Alcohol, Glyceryl Sterate, Peg 100 Sterate, Euglena Gracilis Extract, Potassium Hydroxide, Ceteath-20, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Stearic Acid, Hydrolyzed Wheat Flour, Phenoxyethanol , Sodium Carrageenan, Simmindisa Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Parfum, Polysorbate 20, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Retinol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Panthanol, Gluconolactone, Allantoin, Sodium Benzonate, Disodium Edta, Sodium Hyaluronate, Maltodextrin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Calcium Pantothenate, Xanthan Gum, Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil, Caprlyl Glycol, Urea, Magnesium Lactate, Papain, Ethylhexlglycerin, Calciumgluconate, Alanine , Magnesium Chloride, Proline, Serine, Sodium Citrate, Limonene, Linalool.
Volume: 50 ml Approximate price: 3600 rubles

ALPHA SKIN CARE

USA
Name: ESSENTIAL RENEWAL LOTION WITH 10% AHA

(normal to dry)

Ingredients: Water,
Glycolic Acid (10%) , Ammonium Hydroxide, Glyceryl Stearate PEG-100 Stearate, Propylene Glycol, PEG-40 Stearate, Sorbitan Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Petrolatum, Dimethicone, Myristyl Myristate, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Cellulose Gum, Sorbic Acid, BHT, Imidazolidinyl Urea
ph 4.0 Volume: 115 ml Price: $16.99 on the official website
Name: ESSENTIAL RENEWAL CREAM WITH 10% AHA

(normal to dry)

Ingredients: Water,
Glycolic Acid (10%) , Glyceryl Stearate PEG-100 Stearate, Ammonium Hydroxide, Cetyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Stearic Acid, PEG-40 Stearate, Cyclomethicone, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Glyceryl Dilaurate, Polysorbate 60, Xanthan Gum, Sorbic Acid, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Imidazolidinyl Urea, BHT
ph 4.0 Volume: 59 ml Price: $14.99 on the official website
Name: ESSENTIAL RENEWAL GEL WITH 10% AHA

(Oily & Breakout Prone)

Ingredients: Water,
Glycolic Acid (10%) , Ammonium Hydroxide, Sodium Lactate, Green Tea Extract, Carrageenan (Sea KelpExtract), Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Propylene Glycol, Diazolidinyl Urea, Idopropynyl Butylcarbamate, PVM/MA Decadiene Crosspolymer ph
4.0 Volume : 50 ml Price: $14.99 on the official website
Name: ENHANCED RENEWAL CREAM WITH 12% AHA

(normal to dry)

Ingredients: Water,
Glycolic Acid (12%) , Ammonium Hydroxide, Cetyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Stearic Acid, PEG-40 Stearate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Polysorbate 60, Steareth 2, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein (Peptide), Green Tea Extract, Panthanol (Vitamin B5), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Xanthan Gum, PVM/MA Decadiene Crosspolymer, Diazolidinyl Urea, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, BHT
ph 3.8 Volume: 59 ml Price: $16.99 on the official website
Name: INTENSIVE RENEWAL SERUM WITH 14% AHA

Ingredients: Water,
Glycolic Acid (14%) , Ammonium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Matricaria Extract, Green Tea Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Baradensis Juice, Wheat Germamidopropyldimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Cellulose Gum, Diazolidinyl Urea, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate ph
3.7 Volume: 59 ml Price: $18.99 on the official website
Name: DUAL ACTION SKIN LIGHTENER WITH 2% HYDROQUINONE & 10% AHA

Composition: Active: Hydroquinone 2%, Inactive: Water,
Glycolic Acid (10%), Propylene Glycol, Isopropyl Palmitate, Mineral Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Ozokerite, Sodium Hydroxide, Steareth-20, Laureth-23, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Dimethicone, Xanthan Gum, Sodium PVM/MA Decadiene Crosspolymer, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Metabisulfite, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Tetrasodium EDTA, Fragrance, BHT
ph 3.5 Volume: 25 ml Price: $10.99 on the official website

ANNA LOTAN

ISRAEL
Name: New Age Control Revitalizing AHA Face Lotion

Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice,
Glycolic Acid (15%) , Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Triethanolamine, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Echincea Purpurea Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract, Cellulose Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate , PEG 40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Methylparben, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, CI 15985
ph 3.5 Volume: 100 ml / 200 ml Price: 1920 rubles / 3830 rubles on the official website

AVENE

FRANCE
Name: Cleanance Mask Scrub Mask

Ingredients: Avene Thermal Spring Water (Avene Aqua), Triethylhexanoin, Kaolin, Cetearyl Alcohol Glyceryl Stearate,
Glycolic Acid (4%) , Water (Aqua), Sodium Hydroxide, Polyethylene, Ceteareth-33, Cyclopentasiloxane, Caprylic/Capric, Glycerides, Titanium Dioxide (CI77891), Zinc Gluconate, Bisabolol Cetrimonium Bromide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Fragrance (Parfum), Glyceryl Laurate, Pyridoxine Hcl, Salicylic Acid, Xanthan Gum.
ph 3.5 Volume: 50 ml Approximate price: 990 rubles

BIELANDA

POLAND
Name: NEURO GLYCOL + VITAMIN C Exfoliating Rejuvenating Serum Night

Ingredients: Aqua (Water),
Glycolic Acid (4.5%) , Sodium Lactate, 3-0-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Panthenol, Citric Acid, Disodium Phosphate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylgylcerin.
Volume: 30 ml Approximate price: $9.5

BRAVURA LONDON

UK
Name: Glycolic Acid 10%

Ingredients: Distilled Water, Lavender Water,
Glycolic Acid (10%) , Glycerin, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydroxyethyl Cellulose.
ph 3.0 Volume: 30 ml Price: £9.59 on the official website
Name: Detoxifying Eucalyptus Astringent Toner 15% AHA/BHA

Ingredients: Purified Water,
Glycolic Acid (15%) and Sodium Glycolate, Aloe Vera Extract, SD Alcohol 40B, Glucose and Fructose and Sucrose and Urea and Dextrin and Alanine and Glutamic Acid and Hexyl Nicotinate, Lactic Acid, Eucalyptus Extract, Salicylic Acid, Camphor, Balsam Peru, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate.
ph 3.8 Volume: 150 ml Price: £12.9 on the official website
Name: Revitalizing Ginseng Toner with Glycolic Acid 5%

Ingredients: Purified Water, Aloe Vera, Witch Hazel, Horse Chestnut Extracts,
Glycolic Acid (5%) and Ammonium Glycolate, Glycerin, Glucose, Fructose, Sucrose, Urea, Dextrin, Alanine, Glutamic Acid, Hexyl Nicotinate, Ginseng Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Biotin, Polysorbate 20, Fragrant Oil.
ph 4.5 Volume: 150 ml Price: £12.4 on the official website
Name: 15% Glycolic Acid Treatment Serum/Gel

Composition: Aloe Vera Gel,
Glycolic Acid (15%) and Sodium Glycolate, Lavender Extract, Arnica Blossoms Extract, Calendula Blossoms Extract, Carbomer, Guar Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate
ph 3.5 Volume: 50 ml Price: £17.99 on the official website
Name: Glycolic Acid 15% Night Treatment

Ingredients: Aloe Vera Gel, Safflower Oil, Glycerin,
Glycolic Acid (15%) and Sodium Glycolate, Stearic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Arnica Blossoms Extract, Calendula Blossoms Extract, Glucose and Fructose and Sucrose and Urea and Dextrin and Alanine and Glutamic Acid and Hexyl Nicotinate, Tocopherol, Sodium Alginate, Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Chamomile Extract, Octyl Methoxycinnamate, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-3, Guar Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Hydrogen Peroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate , Sodium Benzoate.
ph 4.5 Volume: 50 ml Price: £17.4 on the official website
Name: Glycolic Acid 10% Moisturiser

Ingredients: Aloe Vera Gel, Safflower Oil, Glycerin,
Glycolic Acid (10%) and Sodium Glycolate, Stearic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Arnica Blossoms Extract, Calendula Blossoms Extract, Glucose and Fructose and Sucrose and Urea and Dextrin and Alanine and Glutamic Acid and Hexyl Nicotinate, Tocopherol, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Sodium Alginate, Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Chamomile Extract, Octyl Methoxycinnamate, Guar Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA, Hydrogen Peroxide, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate , Sodium Benzoate.
ph 4.5 Volume: 50 ml Price: £12.72 on the official website

COLLISTAR

ITALY
Name: Pure Active Glycolic Acid Perfect Skin Peeling

Ingredients: Aqua,
glycolic acid (10%) , sodium citrate, polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, saccharide isomerate, mandelic acid, gluconolactone, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, citric acid.
Volume: 30 ml Price: 4040 rubles on the official website

COSRX

SOUTH KOREA
Name: AHA 7 Whitehead Power Liquid

Ingredients: Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Water, Butylene Glycol,
Glycolic Acid (7%), Niacinamide, Sodium Hydroxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Ethyl Hexanediol.
ph 4.0 Volume: 100 ml Approximate price: $18

DERMA E

USA
Name: Overnight peel AHAs exfoliant facial

Contains 5% alpha hydroxy acid complex.

Ingredients: Purified Water,
Glycolic Acid , Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Plant Derived), Glycerin (Vegetable Derived), Stearic Acid (Vegetable Derived), Organic Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol (Plant Derived), Ceteareth-20, Glyceryl Stearate (Vegetable Derived), PEG-100 Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol (Plant Derived), Lactic Acid, Malic Acid, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Passiflora Incarnata (Passion) Fruit Extract, Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Ester), Organic Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum, Dimethicone, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.
Volume: 60 ml Price: $18.74 on the official website

DERMACEUTIC

FRANCE
Name: Light Ceutic Skin Toning Night Cream

Key ingredients:
Glycolic acid (8%), phytic acid (4%), vitamin C
Volume: 40 ml Price: 2885 rubles on the official website
Name: TurnOver Stimulating Night Cream

Key ingredients: glycolic acid (15%) Volume: 40 ml Price: 2885 rubles on the official website

DERMAHEAL

SOUTH KOREA
Name: Aqua Peel

Ingredients: water (aqua),
glycolic acid , glycerin, butylene glycol, portulaca oleracea extract, sodium hydroxide, alcohol, panthenol, piper methysticum leaf/root/stem extract, phenoxyethanol, peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, hydroxyethylcellulose, sodium benzoate, caffeine , sodium hyaluronate, potassium sorbate, fragrance (parfum), oligopeptide-59, heptapeptide-10, chlorophyllin-copper complex.
Volume: 15 ml Approximate price: 3500 rubles

DERMIA SOLUTION

SPAIN
Name: Peeling 20%

Key Ingredients:
Glycolic acid (10%) , lactic acid (5%), citrus acid (5%), witch hazel extract, panthenol.
ph 3.0 Volume: 30 ml Approximate price: 4,595 rubles
The brand’s assortment also includes a similar peeling with a 10% complex of AHA acids (glycolic, lactic, citrus) with a ph level of 3.7 in two versions: volume 30 ml (~4,595 rub. ) and 120 ml (~6000 RUR).

DR. DENNIS GROSS

USA
Name: Alpha Beta Extra Strength Daily Peel

*

Composition:
Step 1: Water/Aqua/Eau, Alcohol Denat.
(SD Alcohol 40-B), Glycolic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Salicylic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Lactic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Malic Acid, Citric Acid, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Menthone Glycerin Acetal, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile) Flower Extract, Soy Isoflavones, Copper PCA, Zinc PCA, Lecithin, Disodium EDTA, Alcohol, Polysorbate 80, Fragrance (Parfum), Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzoic Acid , Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate

Step 2: Water/Aqua/Eau, Sodium Bicarbonate, Resveratrol, Retinol, Ascorbic Acid, Ubiquinone, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Phospholipids, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Soy Isoflavones, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate , Copper PCA, Sodium PCA, Zinc PCA, Dimethicone, Lecithin, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 80, Alcohol, BHT, PEG-30 Stearate, Octoxynol-9, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol Quantity: 30 pcs . / 60 pcs. Price: 88$ / 150$ on the official website

* peeling is also available in the form of jars:

Name:
Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel
*

Ingredients: Step One: Water, Alcohol Denat.,
Glycolic Acid , Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract, Potassium Hydroxide, Salicylic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Malic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Soy Isoflavones, Disodium EDTA, Copper PCA, Zinc PCA, Fragrance, Sodium Benzoate.

Step Two: Water, Sodium Bicarbonate, Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Retinyl Palmitate, Retinol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Resveratrol, Ubiquinone, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Soy Isoflavones, Phospholipids, Copper PCA, Sodium PCA, Zinc PCA, Simethicone , Octoxynol-9, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol. Quantity: 30 pcs. / 60 pcs. Price: 88$ / 150$ on the official website

* peeling is also available in jar form Name:
Alpha Beta Medi-Spa Peel
*

Composition: Step 1: Water/Aqua/Eau, Alcohol Denat.
(SD Alcohol 40-B), Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid , Potassium Hydroxide, Mandelic Acid, Polysorbate 80, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Pyruvic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Gallic Acid, Ellagic Acid, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Lactobionic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Phytic Acid, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Hexylresorcinol, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Salix Nigra (Willow) Bark Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) ) Flower/Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Flower Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium PCA, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Caprylic /Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Propanediol, Menthyl Lactate, PEG-20 Oleate, Disodium EDTA, Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate

Step 2: Water/Aqua/Eau, Dicaprylyl Ether, Propanediol, Squalane, Polyglyceryl-10 Mono/Dioleate, Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Octyldodecanol, C14-22 Alkane, Tetrapeptide-21, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Collagen Amino Acids, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Retinol, Sphingolipids, Phospholipids, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Fruit Extract, Pichia/Resveratrol Ferment Extract, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Water, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Juice, Sodium PCA, Sodium Bicarbonate, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Glyceryl Cocoate, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols, Acrylates/Carbamate Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Cyclodextrin, Tetrasodium EDTA , Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Arachidyl Alcohol, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phosphatidylglycerol, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Hexylene Glycol, Hydrated Silica, Arachidyl Glucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Behenyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate Quantity: 4 pcs. / 8 pcs. Price: 36$ / 64$ on the official website

* peeling is also available in the form of pads and liquid milk

Name:

Alpha Beta Glow Pad Gradual Glow

Ingredients: Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Ethoxydiglycol, Dihydroxyacetone,
Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, Leuconostoc/ Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydroxylated Lecithin, Phospholipids, Phytic Acid, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Acrylates/Carbamate Copolymer, Butylated PVP, Erythrulose, Polysorbate 80, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate.
Quantity: 20 pcs Price: $38 on the official website

DRUNK ELEPHANT

USA
Name: TLC Framboos Glycolic Night Serum

Contains
a 12% concentration of AHA/BHS acids
: glycolic, tartaric, lactic, citric, salicylic acids.

Ingredients: Water/Aqua/Eau,
Glycolic Acid , Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Juice Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Buddleja Davidii Meristem Cell Culture, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Allantoin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Galactoarabinan, Propanediol, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Nitrate, Potassium Sorbate, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate
ph 3.8-4.0 Volume: 30 ml / 50 ml Price: 90$ / 134$ on the official website
Name: TLC Sukari Babyfacial

Contains
a 25% concentration of AHA/BHA acids
: glycolic, tartaric, lactic, citric, salicylic acids.

Ingredients: Water (Aqua),
Glycolic Acid , Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Salicylic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Silybum Marianum Seed Extract, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Juice Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Cicer Arietinum Seed Powder, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil , Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium PCA, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Dextrin, Polydextrose, Sorbitan Isostearate, Amylopectin, Niacinamide, Phytosphingosine, Lactic Acid, Propanediol, Citric Acid, Titanium Dioxide, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Polysorbate 60 , Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol
ph 3.5-3.6 Volume: 50 ml Price: $80 on the official website

DUCRAY

FRANCE
Name: Keracnyl Purifying Lotion

Ingredients: Aqua, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Water (Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water),
Glycolic Acid (4%) , Sodium Hydroxide, PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether, Bisabolol, Cetrimonium Bromide, Parfum (Fragrance), Lactic Acid, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid.
Volume: 200 ml Approximate price: 1050 rubles
Name: Keracnyl Triple Action Mask

Composition: Aqua, Kaolin, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin,
Glycolic Acid (4%) , Hectorite, Nylon-12, PEG-100 Stearate, Polyethylene, Sodium Hydroxide, Ceteareth-20, Titanium Dioxide, Parfum (Fragrance), Green 3 (CL 42053), Imidazolidinyl Urea, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Zinc Salicylate.
ph 4.5 Volume: 40 ml Approximate price: 860 rubles
Name: Keracnyl Complete Regulating Care

Ingredients: Aqua, Triethylhexanoin,
Glycolic Acid (6%) , Cetearyl Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glyceryl Stearate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Sodium Hydroxide, Ceteareth-33, Lactic Acid, Bisabolol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citric Acid, Disodium Phosphate, Parfum (Fragrance) ), Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract, Salicylic Acid, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Xanthan Gum, Zinc Salicylate.
ph 3.6 Volume: 30 ml Approximate price: 860 rubles

EARTH SCIENCE

USA
Name: Active Age Defense, A/B Hydroxy Acid Night Rejuvenator

Ingredients: INCI): Aqueous Infusion of Panax Ginseng Extract, AHA Liposomes (Lactic Acid,
Glycolic Acid, Hydroxylated Lecithin, Cetrimonium Chloride, Tocopherol Acetate), DI-C12-13 Alkyl Tartrate, Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Ceteareth-5, Cyclomethicone, PPG-12/SMDI Copolymer, Phenyl Trimethicone, Glycerin, Squalene, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oil, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Salicylic Acid, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae (Yeast) Extract, Xanthan Gum, Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Chlorella Vulgaris (Algae) Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Extract, Vegetable Oil, Beta Carotene, Macrocystis Pyrifera (Kelp) Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Nylon-12, Phenoxyethanol.
ph 3.5 Volume: 30 ml Approximate price: 1150 rubles

ELDAN

SWITZERLAND
Name: AHA Serum Reactivating Complex

Key ingredients:
glycolic acid (12%) , pineapple fruit extract, cucumber extract, passionflower tetrahedral fruit extract, sage extract, grape fruit extract
Volume: 30 ml Approximate price: 2470 rubles
Name: AHA renewing cream

Key ingredients:
glycolic acid (6%) , shea butter, almond oil, pineapple fruit extract, passionflower tetrahedral fruit extract, grape fruit extract, panthenol, retinyl palmitate, tocopheryl acetate
Volume: 50 ml Approximate price: 2600 rubles

EUCERIN

GERMANY
Name: DermoPURIFYER Skin Renewal Treatment

Contains 10% AHA, BHA & PHA complex.

Ingredients: Aqua,
Glycolic Acid , Dimethicone, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Hydroxide, Gluconolactone, PEG-40 Stearate, Salicylic Acid, PEG-150 Distearate, Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract, Xanthan Gum, Trisodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum.
Volume: 40 ml Approximate price: 1360 rubles

GMCOLLIN

FRANCE
Name: DERM RENEWAL BOOSTER 10% AHA

Ingredients: Water (Eau),
Glycolic Acid (7%) , Biosaccharide Gum-1, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Lactic Acid (3%), Arginine, PEG-8, Glycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Plankton Extract (Extrait De Plancton ), Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Fruit Extract, Lens Esculenta (Lentil) Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Yeast Extract (Extrait De Levure), Soy Amino Acids, Zinc Gluconate, Magnesium Aspartate, Saliylic Acid, Propyl Gallate, Gallyl Glucoside, Pentapeptide-34 Trifluoroacetate, Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside, Copper Gluconate, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Propanediol, Benzyl Alcohol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate (Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer), Sodium Lactate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium PCA, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sclerotium Gum , Allantoin , Acacia Senegal Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate.
Volume: 30 ml Approximate price: $58

GIGI

ISRAEL
Name: DC Deep cleansing liquid pad

Main ingredients:
glycolic acid (10%) , witch hazel extract (5%), salicylic acid (2%), azelaic acid, urea, aloe Barbadensis gel, glycerin.
Volume: 100 ml (60 pcs.) Price: 2690 rubles
GUAM

ITALY

Name: MicroBiocellulaire Anti-Wrinkles Exfoliating Face Gel Mask with Guam Seaweed Bioactivity Extract and Alpha-Hydroxyacids

Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Polyvinyl Alcohol, Alcohol Denat.,
Glycolic Acid , Ammonium Hydroxide, Lactic Acid, Glycerin, Cocoyl Proline, Phenoxyethanol, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Powdervaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Powder, Parfum (Fragrance), Citric Acid, Mandelic Acid , Tartaric Acid, Laminaria digitata extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Flower Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Ribesnigrum (Black Current) Leaf Extract, Plancton Extract.
Volume: 75 ml Approximate price: 1900 rubles

JANSSEN COSMETIC

GERMANY
Name: Bio-Fruit Gel Exfoliator

Ingredients: Aqua (Water),
Glycolic Acid (23%) , Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Malic Acid (4%), Sorbitol, Citric Acid (1.5%), Sodium Citrate, Tartaric Acid (0.1%), Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Cl 47 005 (yellow 10)
Volume: 30 ml Price: 2370 rubles on the official website

INSTANATURAL

USA
The manufacturer states that the serum contains “8% Glycolic C Complex.” Name: Glycolic Acid serum

Ingredients: Aqua, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, ascorbic acid, carthamus tinctorius (safflower) seed oil, glycerin,
glycolic acid , citrus nobilis (mandarin orange) oil, limnanthes alba (meadowfoam) seed oil, glyceryl stearate citrate*, behenyl olivate, lecithin, xanthan gum, sodium hyaluronate, hesperidin, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract, centella asiatica extract, hibiscus rosa-sinensis flower extract, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, daucus carota sativa (carrot) root extract, daucus carota sativa ( carrot seed oil, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, hippophae rhamnoides seed oil, laminaria digitata extract, malus domestica fruit cell culture extract, argania spinosa kernel oil, persea gratissima (avocado) oil, rosa canina fruit oil, rubus idaeus (raspberry) seed oil, octyldodecyl oleate, tocopherol, sodium hydroxide, phenoxyethanol, caprylhydroxamic acid, glyceryl caprylate.
Volume: 30 ml Price: $23.97 on the official website

ISIS PHARMA

FRANCE
Name: GLYCO-A 12%

Ingredients: water,
glycolic acid (12%) , cetyl alcohol, petrolatum (mineral oil), ceteth-20, stearic acid, steareth-20, ammonium hydroxide, aromatics, magnesium nitrate, magnesium chloride, methylchloroisothiazoline, methylisothiazoline, butylphenylphenylpropional , geriniol, limonene, linalool, hexyl cinnamal, hydroxycitronellal, citronellol, alpha isomethyl ionone.
Volume: 30 ml Approximate price: 1040 rubles

JEFFREY JAMES BOTANICALS

USA
Title: The Creme

Ingredients: Organic herbal blend, organic barbadensis (aloe) leaf juice, organic helianthus annuus (sunflower oil), glyceryl stearate, kosher vegetable glycerin, octyl palmitate, glycolic
acid (5%) , organic coconuts (coconut oil), alkaline (olive based oils), lactic acid, isopropyl palmitate (palm oil), theobroma cacao (cocoa butter), cetearyl glucoside, stearyl alcohol, sodium hydroxide, potassium stearate, organic beeswax, cassia angustifolia seed polysaccharide (botanical hyaluronic acid), methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), ascorbyl phosphate sodium (vitamin C), cucumis sativus (cucumber distillate), royal jelly, high-calorie snake oil (green tea), camellia oil, persea gracissima (avocado oil), euphrasia officinalis (wildbrised officinalis), helicrisum gymnocephalus (helicirsum essential oil), organic glychrrhiza glabra (licorice), cymbopogon schoenanthus (lemongrass), ascorbyl palmitate (vitamin C palmitate), calophyllum inophyllum (tamanu oil), wildcrafted baptisa tinctoria (wild indigo), o Rganic borago officinalis (borage oil), organic linum usitatissimum (linseed oil) , organic oenothera beinnis (evening primrose oil), organic rose canina (rose hip oil), panthenol (vitamin B5), wild arnica montana (arnica), organic lavandula agustifolia (lavender), organic calendula officinalis (calendula), organic anthemis nobilis (chamomile), macadamia integrifolia (macadamia oil), sclerotin gum, potassium sorbate, lecithin, citrus medica limonum (lemon, saccharum officinalis (sugar cane), xanthan gum, ethylhexylglycerin.
Volume: 59 ml Price: 1930 rubles
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Glycolic acid for the benefit of your face.

What results can you get from using such cosmetics? First of all, this component is valued for its excellent exfoliating ability. And this is not enough. Exfoliation is an important cosmetic benefit. Let's not be unfounded and present the facts.

Tired complexion, gray, dull tone, these are dead cells of the stratum corneum. Let your skin get rid of this burden, breathe a cheerful and cheerful sigh, fill with purity, freshness and radiance. After this figurative introduction, let's move on to more meaningful information.

• Exfoliation against keratosis. The healthy state of the epidermis depends on two processes: the rate of desquamation of the stratum corneum and the rate of division of keratinocytes. If these processes are not synchronized, problems appear in the form of keratosis, age-related changes become more pronounced due to thickening of the stratum corneum. What can balance these processes? Products containing glycolic acid.
• Exfoliation for rejuvenation. Artificial damage to the surface layer of the epidermis, although it is more correct to define this process differently. Artificial and controlled damage to the upper layers of the epidermis gives a signal for the renewal of not only the epidermis itself, but also the components of the dermal matrix. First of all, collagen fibers. As a result, the severity of wrinkles decreases and the skin becomes more elastic.
• Exfoliation against pigmentation. Lightening of pigmentation also depends on the intensity of renewal of the layers of the epidermis. Cells affected by pigment move higher and higher and eventually slough off. As a result, pigmentation becomes less pronounced.
• Exfoliation for oily skin. As a result of loosening the stratum corneum, in skin with acne, it is easier to squeeze out comedones. Ulcers open up. The sebaceous glands become available for treatment and the influence of special cosmetic components that reduce their activity. Additionally, exfoliation prevents follicles from getting clogged. But that’s not all when it comes to caring for oily skin. This effect acidifies the skin, and this has a beneficial effect on the condition of the acid mantle. Since acne causes alkalization of the surface of the epidermis.

And now everything is the same, but briefly.

Glycolic acid in cosmetics is a striking effect of use.

The effect of radiance and freshness. The microrelief is leveled, the gray tint of lifeless, horny scales is eliminated, and the face acquires a fresh glow. This result can be obtained relatively quickly due to the high activity of this component.

Oily skin care. Post-acne marks (scars, pigmentation) are smoothed out, pores look neat, the face takes on a well-groomed appearance, and gets rid of an earthy tint.

Correction of age spots. The pigmentation color becomes less saturated, the contrast of the spot decreases.

Anti-aging effect. Wrinkles are reduced and the skin becomes more elastic. The use of glycolic acid in anti-aging cosmetics gives a noticeable rejuvenating effect.

Agree, this is not little and is worth it to buy cosmetics with glycolic acid.

Mechanism of action and effectiveness

Glycolic acid is responsible for quickly stimulating the cell renewal process, as a result of which the skin is cleansed and epidermal cells are renewed. It is characterized by a low molecular weight, therefore it has a positive effect even with its minimal content in a cosmetology product.

The effectiveness of the product has been proven by many women who, through personal example, show significant changes that cannot be ignored. Among the positive properties of glycolic acid are:

• Providing uniform exfoliation;
• No damage even on sensitive skin;
• Quickly fight acne or pimples;
• Getting rid of visible wrinkles at any age;
• Elimination of hyperkeratosis.

It is important to know! AHA acids always help increase skin photosensitivity. That is why, if they are present in a skincare product, you need to use facial protection not only during the summer season, but all year round.

After using this product, the skin quickly becomes elastic, soft, its tone increases, and wrinkles are smoothed out. Cell renewal occurs instantly; it is enough to use the cream daily, absorb it well into the skin, achieving the desired result.

Watch the video for interesting facts about glycolic acid:

The effects of glycolic acid on facial skin.

If we understood cosmetic chemistry, we would competently read the physiology of the exfoliation process. Like all fruit acids, when glycolic is applied to the epidermis, the following occurs.

1. The acidity (pH) of the stratum corneum decreases, this causes destabilization of the lipid barrier. The properties of the components that ensure reliable adhesion of the cells of the stratum corneum change. 2. Calcium ions are bound. As a result, intercellular contacts are weakened, and connections between cells are destroyed under the influence of proteolytic enzymes. 3. A decrease in calcium concentration serves as a trigger for the division of basal keratinocytes. 4. The update mechanism has started.

But you and I are not chemists; for us, another concept of exfoliation is more valuable, exfoliation as a process of facial rejuvenation.

With age, most processes in the body slow down. This also applies to the desquamation of horny scales of the epidermis. The renewal cycle depends on age. If for young skin the cycle is 28-30 days, then over the years this period increases. By the age of 40, the figure can be up to 40 days. Each year adds more and more days to the renewal cycle. Every year the skin is less and less filled with life. The number of dead horny scales in terms of the number of days is only growing. The face loses its cheerfulness, a dull tone prevails.

Cosmetics with glycolic acid can turn back the clock and restart the process of epidermal renewal. Add here the anti-aging effect of dermal remodeling. It will become clear that every woman who cares about the youth of her face should have such cosmetics.

What happened: dull complexion, gray tint, roughness, uneven texture.

After use: freshness and radiance, collagen and hyaluronic acid are produced, which straighten the skin.

Serums with hyaluronic acid

So, my favorite hyaluronic acid serums. At the end of the list are products with the maximum concentration of hyaluronic acid. If your skin is young, you can take cheaper products with a low concentration. For more mature skin, choose more effective products. But I repeat once again that even the maximum concentration of hyaluronic acid is suitable for young skin.

Now Foods, Solutions, Hyaluronic Acid Firming Serum, 30 ml

iherb.com
830 rub.

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Derma E, Ultra Hydrating Serum, 60 ml (2 fl oz)

iherb.com
RUB 1,640

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Reviva Labs, Hyaluronic Acid Serum, 1 fl oz (29.5 ml)

iherb.com
1,400 rub.

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Cosmedica Skincare, Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum, 2 oz (60 ml)

iherb.com
RUB 1,157

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Advanced Clinicals, Hyaluronic Serum, 1.75 fl oz (52 ml)

iherb.com
772 rub.

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Mizon, Hyaluronic Acid 100, 1.01 fl. oz. (30 ml)

iherb.com
RUB 1,156

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Nature's Way, Hydraplenish, Sodium Hyaluronic Serum, Super Potency, 1 fl oz (30 ml)

iherb.com
RUB 2,519

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InstaNatural, Hyaluronic Acid Serum 85%, Anti-Aging, 1 fl oz (30 ml)

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RUB 1,157

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I note that the second serum is from Derma E

It has the consistency of liquid milk with a pleasant floral aroma. Some people won’t even need cream after it.

The rest of the serums are gel-like.

Hydraplenish hyaluronic serum

– 88% (!!!) hyaluronic acid! For aging skin - a chic option from InstaNatural with the Hyaluronix® multimolecular complex (several types of hyaluronic acid).

Precautions, restrictions on use.

The irritating potential inherent in these cosmetics imposes certain restrictions on their use. These cosmetics may not always be suitable for every skin. We list the precautions that must be observed to obtain the desired effect. What you need to pay attention to when using cosmetics with glycolic acid, which may be a contraindication.

• Individual intolerance.
• Fresh injuries.
• Herpetic rashes.
• Telangiectasia.

The most common limitations include the following skin characteristics or external influences.

Increased sensitivity. Such skin may react with irritation to acidic cosmetics. If you have any doubts, it is better to do a test on the back of your hand and observe the reaction over the course of 24 hours.

Prolonged sun exposure. Such cosmetics increase the skin's sensitivity to solar activity. As a result, hyperpigmentation may appear. Therefore, with a relatively high concentration of this component in the products used, the accompanying effect should be protection from solar radiation. Protection with SPF of at least 15, or clothing that shades areas where cosmetics are used. For the same reason - the risk of hyperpigmentation, you need to be prepared to stop using such cosmetics a month before solar activity. This is especially true for peelings.

Skin toners

Reviva Labs, Glycolic Acid Facial Toner, 4 fl oz (118 ml)

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RUB 1,042

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Morningstar Minerals, Skin Energizing Revitalizing Body Mist, 2 oz (59 ml)

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617 rub.

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Humphrey's, Witch Hazel, Alcohol Free Toner with Rose, Soothe, 8 fl oz (236 ml)

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927 rub.

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Heritage Store, Rose Water, Rose Petals, 8 fl oz (240 ml)

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740 rub.

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Pay attention to the volume of tonics. They range from 59 ml to huge economical baths, which I use often for the whole body, poured into spray bottles. And in general, I either pour all tonics into such bottles or use them in the Asian way - I simply apply them to the skin with my palms, without any cotton pads, which eat up the lion's share of the tonic. Or I use these thin, thin cosmetic discs that release almost all of the tonic (the invention is also Asian, by the way):

Pyunkang Yul, Rectangular cotton pads “1/3”, 160 pcs.

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313 rub.

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First, glycolic tonic

– which we use under glycolic cream.
The rest are those that can be used under “topical” serums. The second one is with fulvic minerals, 68 minerals and 12 amino acids! There is very interesting information about him in the post “Catherine’s List”
. The third is witch hazel with hyaluronic acid and Damask rose flower water.

Glycolic acid in cosmetics.

These are not only professional peelings in beauty salons. This component can be found in almost any type of product used in home care.

• Wash, various skin cleansers and tonics.
• Eyelid care products, where glycolic can be combined with vitamin C. This composition reduces characteristic problems for the skin around the eyes - dark circles, expression lines, puffiness.
• In creams for various purposes, for different skin types and elimination of various imperfections.
• In additional care products: masks and serums.

Glycolic acid is appropriate in all skin care products, as it increases the activity of other cosmetic components. In her company you can find:

• other fruit acids, as well as salicylic acid to enhance the exfoliating effect, as well as PHA acids,
• various humidifiers,
• phytoestrogens,
• vitamins,
• antioxidants,
• plant extracts,
• whitening assets.

MIXIT, AHA! Revolution

Where to buy: randewoo.ru - 645 rubles, ozon.ru - 745 rubles.

This budget product is aimed primarily at combating excess oily skin and inflammation. However, the cream also works well as a prevention of the first wrinkles. It is enough to use it twice a week. You will notice the effect from the first uses.

By the way, if you suffer from frequent inflammation, look at 5 acne taboos that cause even more breakouts.