One of the best ways to get glowy skin AND keep breakouts at bay is an application of glycolic acid toner. A couple of weeks ago, I talked an East Coast derm who loves the stuff—he said it’s better than salicylic acid or mechanical scrubs, and that studies even show it has a mild collagen-stimulating effect.
For years, I’ve been a fan of NeoStrata’s 8% version—in fact, it was the only one I could find that came in a toner format instead of a cream or a cleanser. But choice is always a good thing, so I’m happy to announce that Dermaglow have come out with a toner of their own. (And at 10% glycolic acid, it’s even stronger. Take that, NeoStrata!)
This one is suitable for all skin types, but it’s best to start slowly in case of irritation (try applying just a few times a week, or every other night, to start).
Bonus: the exfoliating action removes dead skin cells, so it will improve the penetration of any active ingredients in products you put on top. It’s also paraben- and fragrance-free.
Available at Shoppers Drug Mart stores and other major drug retailers across Canada.
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I find my skin gets sensitive sometimes with the 8% Neostrata (I’ve used it for almost a decade) — lemme know how you do with a 10%!
Oh I only use the NeoStrata once or twice a week – if I used it everyday my skin would freak out. Do you use it more often than that?
I have very very very sensitive skin and I found this product didn’t irritate my skin at all. But everyone should definately test it with a small application first and see how your skin reacts.
Good to know Sandra! I’m a huge fan of Dermaglow in general…
I use the Neostrata 8% twice per day. I cut back recently and broke the heck out. Sheesh!
Twice a day? Wow – maybe I should reconsider my frequency of usage. Got to beat those pores into submission…
I recently used this for one week. The first couple days it was great my BF saw my skin glowing, but as it recommended once a day I found it actually started to irritate my face and it became itchy with some redness. I don’t feel I have sensitive skin, so I may consider this a weekly or bi weekly treatment.
The packaging says to use every day? Eeeks! Can’t believe it says that… as I noted in my post above, I would start off a couple times a week and build up from there.
I just bought the Dermaglow 10% Gentle Peel Solution for melasma and anti-aging benefits and glow/radiance. Has science show glycolic acid to stimulate collagen production as well as retinoids have been proven to?
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