How do Glycolic Acid peels improve acne?
One of the most prominent contributing factors in the formation of pimples and blackheads is the accumulation of dead skin cells and excess oils around openings of hair follicles (pores), which form a plug and clog the pores. This can prevent the escape of oils and bacteria, which are produced in greater abundance in acne prone skin. Furthermore, the plugs and surrounding dead skin layer, prevent topical acne medications from reaching the maximum potential in the skin. Glycolic Acid treatments remove the dead skin barrier and help to unclog the pores, allowing oil to emerge and topical medications (antibiotics, Benzoyl Peroxide, Retin-A, etc.) to penetrate the deeper layers of the epidermis where they are most effective.
