HAILED for its ability to banish fine lines and wrinkles, glycolic acid really is a skincare must-have.
It’s a hero ingredient that will brighten your complexion while evening out your skin tone – and thanks to Boots, you can pick it up for even cheaper than normal.
Glycolic acid is a chemical exfoliant that belongs to the alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) family of acids.
You’ve probably heard the acronym before in skincare circles.
AHA products are easy to incorporate into your routine for anti-ageing benefits thanks to the chemical’s popularity in high-street cream and serums.
Its exfoliation qualities help reduce signs of dryness, ageing, texture and blemishes.
When used in stronger formulations, glycolic acid becomes more of a skincare peel – which is when you start paying more money.
However, thanks to Boots, you can currently pick up a £34.95 “resurfacing peel” made from glycolic acid for just £10.
The pharmaceutical retailer has slashed the price of the No7 Laboratories Resurfacing Peel 15% Glycolic Acid .
The discount works out at a whopping 71% less.
Shoppers Olea Herta spotted 40 boxes of the peel with £10 stickers on them in one of Boots’ Doncaster stores.
“No7 Laboratories Resurfacing Peel 15% Glycolic Acid reveals more luminous skin that feels dramatically smoother,” No7 bosses said.
“This powerful five minute wash off treatment peels away dead skin cells, impurities and pollutants for radiant, youthful looking skin.
“Glycolic Acid helps to promote skin surface revitalisation to reveal smoother, more radiant skin.
“The dermatologist approved formulation expertly removes dead skin cells revealing radiant and baby soft skin.”
A whopping 90% of women who use the No7 peel believe it works just as well as a luxury facial.
LONDON -based Gabriela Peacock, who has helped the likes of Prince Harry and Princess Eugenie prepare for their weddings.
She told Fabulous: “The science is evident that we all have the power to make simple life changing alterations to better our future selves – no matter what genetic hand we might have been dealt with.
“The reality is, we all sometimes indulge in unhealthy eating habits like processed foods, smoking cigarettes, drinking too much alcohol, inhaling city pollutants, and even drinking water from plastic bottles – none of this is good for us.
“All this does is promote the ageing process, but we all have the potential to change this.”
It may be hard, but try to keep away from sugary carbohydrates, because they feed chronic inflammation, which is one of the worst enemies of reversing ageing.
Now only will you end up putting on weight if you consume them regularly, but your energy and hormonal levels will be affected and this will influence how you look and feel.
Whatever your age or state of health, it’s never too late to reverse how quickly you are ageing and embrace the energy and vigour of a younger you.
Antioxidants, such as vitamins A, C, and E, are essential in neutralising free radicals—the culprits behind premature ageing.
Integrating a spectrum of colourful fruits and vegetables into your diet provides a potent source of antioxidants.
Omega-3 fatty acids, abundant in fatty fish like salmon and flaxseeds, are vital for maintaining skin elasticity and hydration.
Omega-3s act as nourishment for your skin, locking in moisture and diminishing fine lines and wrinkles.
Collagen, a structural protein dwindling with age, can be replenished through collagen-rich foods like bone broth and lean protein sources.
“This product has left my skin feeling amazing,” one buyer, named Lauren, said.
“I have been using it for just one week and my skin feels transformed.
“There is a slight tingling sensation whilst the product is in the skin, but it isn’t uncomfortable and goes away after a few minutes.
“I love that you don’t have to wait around for ages while the product works, as you only leave it for five minutes.
“My skin has never felt softer and I’m really starting to see a more glowing complexion.”
Fellow shopper Lucy added: “I have always been a bit nervous to use acids on my skin, but this product is great.
“The peel is easy to apply to the skin and doesn’t feel uncomfortable.
“After the treatment my skin feels so soft and smooth – it’s lovely.
“I didn’t experience any sensitivity or redness, instead my skin looked glowy.”