#acid-based facewashes

If you are looking for ingredients that solve all skin-related problems like acne, pimples, open pores, melasma, etc. Just switch to a hero ingredient like glycolic acid. Glycolic acid gives healthy skin and prevents early ageing.

Glycolic acid is a component that chemically exfoliates the skin by removing dead skin cells and oils from your skin. Some natural plants like sugarcane and citrus fruits like grapes, oranges, and kiwi contain glycolic acid. Because of its effectiveness, it is a famous ingredient in skincare products.

How Glycolic Acid Works For Skin?

The list of benefits of glycolic acid is vast. Glycolic acid mainly is an exfoliator. By affecting the stratum corneum, it helps shed old skin cells and expose the younger, brighter layers (the outermost layer of skin).

According to Dr.Aanchal Panth, " normal skin consists of layers that are closely packed dead skin cells that are tightly bounded together." "These bonds are loosened by glycolic acid." Glycolic acid breaks the glues holding those thick, flaky layers of dead skin cells together, making them easier to peel away.

Glycolic acid is a tiny substance that can penetrate deeper into your skin and promote fibroblasts in the inner layer of the skin to increase the amount of collagen. Better collagen production promotes skin elasticity by reducing fine lines and wrinkles and ultimately makes the skin healthy.

What Skin Type Does Glycolic Acid Be Best For?

Glycolic acid is good for every skin type. However, doctors recommend glycolic acid-based products for hyperpigmentation, acne-prone, and wrinkles depending on the percentage of glycolic acid in the products. 

As we grow the potential of our skin to exfoliate itself becomes slow, so exfoliation with the help of ingredients like glycolic acid helps the newer skin to expose which is more radiant and glowing.

How Many Percentages of Glycolic Acid Are Enough?

It depends on your skin condition, for beginners,2 to 5 percent is enough. In general, it should not be more than 10%, because the higher the percentage, the more deeply it will exfoliate the skin. And over exfoliation of the skin cause a chemical burn, especially if you keep glycolic acid on your skin for a longer time. Any ingredient more than 10% should only be advised by a dermatologist.

How To Incorporate Glycolic Acid In Skincare Regime?

If you are a beginner and want to incorporate glycolic acid in your skincare, just start with face washes or cleansers, it is the most popular and impactful way to introduce the ingredient to your skin. The first step of the cleansing process is important, where they introduce rejuvenation and exfoliation to your skin.

We have made the list of the top 5 glycolic acid-based face washes to help you choose the right one. Usually, the products contain 2-5 percent of glycolic acid which is ideal for the skin, do not choose products that contain more than 5 percent of glycolic acid until your dermatologist suggests. 

Before starting our list of the top 5 glycolic-based facewash, we want to will you some precautions while using glycolic acid on your skin.

Do not over rub facewash and avoid leaving the facewash on the skin for more than 30- 60 seconds. 

Chemical exfoliation can make your skin sensitive to the sun so do not forget to apply sunscreen after the facewash with a minimum SPF of 30 or use this facewash only at night time. 

Do not mix vitamin c based products with any exfoliation ingredient, vitamin c is for a.m and glycolic acid is for p.m.

Do not use retinoids and glycolic acid at the same time, it may lead to over-exfoliation and irritate the skin. Use them on alternative nights. 

Ask your physician or dermatologist to use glycolic acid if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Do not use glycolic acid or any other AHA-based facewash more than once a day. 

Top 5 Glycolic acid-based Facewash

Plum Green Tea Pore Cleansing Face Wash

Available online and at nearby cosmetic stores. 

Ingredients: Glycolic acid, tea tree extracts, Cellulose beads

Plum Green Tea facewash cleans the Pore without drying the skin. It is free from SLS and ultra-effective cleansing face wash infused with green tea extracts are effective anti-oxidants, glycolic acid can remove old skin cells leaving the skin refreshed, and soft cellulose beads to control sebum production, clear pores and leave your skin dirt-free.

Joy Revivify Glycolic Skin Firming 

Available online and at nearby cosmetic stores

Ingredients: Chamomile Extracts, jojoba oil, tea tree oil

Price ₹135

You can easily incorporate this affordable facewash into your skincare routine. Its ingredients like glycolic acid will penetrate deeper into the layers of skin and remove oils and dirt from it. Leaving your skin fresh and helping brighten the complexion. 

Dot & Key Pineapple Foaming Face Wash

Available online 

Ingredients: AHA, BHA, 

Price ₹295

Pineapple is an anti-oxidant that is known to promote skin glow. Glycolic acid and salicylic acid unclog pores and prevent acne and breakouts. Hyaluronic acid leaves the skin hydrated after exfoliation.  

Re'equil Fruit Aha Face Wash 

Available online

Price ₹392

It is a mild cleanser face wash that removes dirt and buildup from your skin without removing essential oils from the skin. It won't leave the skin dry but moisturized and hydrated. The top layer of the skin is gently exfoliated by alpha hydroxy acids.

 This mild exfoliation improves skin elasticity, nourishes the skin, moisturizes it, and, most significantly, brightens the skin tone to give the skin a radiant look.

Cetaphil Daily Exfoliating Cleanser

 Available online and at the nearest cosmetic shop

Price ₹ 654

It gives glowy and rejuvenated skin by removing dirt and other impurities from the skin, gently exfoliating without leaving the skin dry. People with sensitive skin can use it as it is delicate and designed especially for all skin types.