A MIDLIFE woman has revealed how she reduced the signs of aging on her face without invasive cosmetic treatments.
She raved about an effective beauty product she uses for just 10 minutes a few days a week.
The 52-year-old woman shared a photo of her skin before using glycolic acid and a year later on Reddit’s Skincare Addiction forum.
She said anyone who hasn’t seen an improvement in their skin from using tretinoin may get their desired results using the ingredient.
She recommended glycolic acid after seeing other users ask for tips to reduce the appearance of sun damage.
“It’s a great active for lightening hyperpigmentation & sun damage and lessening fine lines & wrinkles, and smoothing/clearing skin in general,” she said, writing under the handle Jaseykcsee.
“It totally minimized my jowl area wrinkles (from smiling) and has faded the majority of my sun damage.”
She revealed that she uses glycolic acid on her face, chest, and hands, at night three to four times a week.
She said the best results are achieved by gradually getting your skin accustomed to the ingredient.
“If a mask says to leave the GA [glycolic acid] product on for 10 minutes, start with 3-4 minutes,” she said.
“And if your skin seems to do well with it, go up to 10 minutes over the course of a few weeks.
“Some people find it to be too intense for their skin.
“Take ‘before’ photos of your face and compare your skin at 6 and 12 months.
“You see your face daily so you won’t really notice the changes until you look back at the older photos.”
The Redditor said Glytone Rejuvenating Mini-Peel Gel, which costs $48.75 on the brand’s website is “pricey” but lasts because you only need to use a small amount.
She also uses Alpha H Liquid Gold, Peach & Lily Super Reboot Resurfacing Mask, The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution, and Dermelect Sleep Serum.
She said her morning routine involves applying serums and emulsion after a toner, followed by a lotion and sunscreen.
At night, she double cleanses before applying glycolic acid or alternating with tretinoin, then a toner, serums, and lotion.
“I use tret occasionally, maybe once or twice a week,” she said. “I wasn’t using it at all during the year between the photos.”
Thousands of people up-voted the Redditor’s post and gushed about her age-defying results.
“Thank you for your story and list of products,” one person wrote.
“I have been nervous to try but your success has inspired me.”
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“Done. Buying it. Thanks for the recommendations!” another said.
“I just bought the Glytone Mini Peel Gel per your recommendation, yippie!! But it was damn near impossible to find a store that ships to the EU for under a price of a house,” a third commented.
According to Medical News Today, glycolic acid is an odorless chemical exfoliant naturally occurring in sugarcane and certain fruits.
It can be used topically to reduce the visible signs of aging and improve skin conditions such as acne and hyperpigmentation.
Experts recommend using it at night because it increases the risk of sunburn and warn that sunscreen should be applied daily.
Cleansers, toners, serums, moisturizers, and face masks are among the cosmetics where the ingredient may be listed but only one product containing it is needed in a daily skincare routine.
