Glycolic acid toner is an ultimate best-seller of recent months as it brightens dark spots, makes enlarged pores less noticeable and reduces oiliness, but also helps banish wrinkles. Is it really as good as they say? See must-know facts about glycolic face toner!

Modern skin-care routine isn’t merely about moisturizing. Multi-stage cleansing is welcome. Exfoliating dead skin cells is one of the stages and you can do it using different ways: a homemade or ready-made scrub, exfoliating mask, a face brush or the tilted glycolic acid face toner.

Glycolic acid face toner

The properties of glycolic acid have been known for a very long time, just like the effect of a skin toner which is an essential product in the Korean skin-care routine. Sadly, the toner was underrated in other parts of the world. The combination of a toner with the acid is a quite new invention.

The glycolic acid toner is an effective exfoliant suitable for blemishes, acne, hyperpigmentation. It also enhances aging skin which needs enhancement to keep youthful and healthy.

What effect does a glycolic acid have?

It largely depends on the concentration of the acid and it’s best if you find a toner with the glycolic acid coming second or third in the INCI list – you are sure the product has a strong exfoliating effect and gives the results that you bargain for.

Many users are stunned by the effect of glycolic acid toner because it really is super-effective:

• it exfoliates the epidermis and makes skin smoother.
• it brightens dark spots, making them less noticeable.
• it reduces overproduction of face oil.
• it accelerates skin healing.
• it lessens comedones.
• it prevents clogged pores.
• it smoothes fine lines and furrows.
• it boosts skin’s plumpness and elasticity for a better-looking face.

Usage of a glycolic acid face toner

How to use it the right way? It’s very easy because you apply it like any other skin toner. Soak a cotton pad in the solution and sweep across the cleansed face.

Theoretically, you can use acid toners all year round because their concentration is safe for the skin even during warm months. However, you should get a sunblock if you use a glycolic acid toner. This is a basic rule you must follow while treating skin with any exfoliating acid-based toner (to be honest, we should never skip sun protection, no matter the skin-care products we use).

Who shouldn’t use glycolic acid toner?

Glycolic acid is one of the most effective acids because it is very strong, and therefore, it may have an irritating effect. So, avoid it if your skin is sensitive, allergy-prone or very dry. It isn’t a good choice in the case of rosacea acne either because it may intensify the condition.

Others can use it worry free but it’s best to incorporate glycolic acid products gradually. Do it wisely and carefully, observing the skin’s reaction.