While most toners offer refreshing benefits, The Ordinary
Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution offers transformative benefits. The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution has been regarded as a cult product ever since its launch and is among The Ordinary’s most repurchased products, as well as being one of the most bookmarked aesthetic skincare essentials.
Unlike typical toners that simply revitalize skin after cleansing, this is quite different from that. The toner has been formulated with 7% glycolic acid, enabling it to break down the bonds between dead skin cells for smoother and brighter skin. Tasmanian pepperberry, an anti-irritant, and other ingredients such as aloe and ginseng have been used because they help neutralize the stinging effect of the glycolic acid. Glycolic acid is the smallest molecule among all Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), hence able to penetrate through the skin more easily compared to other AHAs.
What It Really Does for Your Skin
If you apply this product regularly, it will improve the skin texture, even out the tone and make your skin glow. This product is often mentioned as one of the Best chemical exfoliants for smooth skin due to its ability to visibly soften areas of rough skin, diminish the appearance of fine lines and fade old acne scars and sunspots; although, most users report that it takes six to twelve weeks of application to see results in reducing hyperpigmentation.
As a Toning solution for the skin, it has also demonstrated a surprising versatility: there are estheticians who recommend using it to even out keratosis pilaris and clean the scalp.
Glycolic Acid Toner – Usage Recommendations
Though the product directions may tell you to use it daily, the more knowledgeable skincare experts advise doing the opposite:
Apply the toner after cleansing and drying your skin.
Soak a cotton swab and wipe your face and neck with it, not forgetting to bypass the eye zone.
Keep it on your skin without washing off; proceed with serums and creams afterwards.
Apply 2-4 times per week instead of every day, especially when it’s your first experience with the acid.
Remember to wear sunscreen next day, because the acids make your skin more sensitive to the sunlight.
When using Glycolic acid for radiant skin without causing irritation, it is better not to use it together with retinoids on the same day, but rather use it on alternate days or even use it in the evening and retinol at another time. Using a hydrating serum after the acid helps neutralize its drying effects.
Priced significantly lower than the vast majority of luxury exfoliators, The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution is still living up to its name and continuing to prove itself as something of a real workhorse rather than a passing fad. When used wisely — a couple times per week in conjunction with hydration and sunscreen — it is a very effective treatment for skin brightening and smoothing.
