Skin Care for Men- Using Glycolic Acid in Men’s Skin Care Routine
Learn about the Benefits of using Glycolic Acid in Men’s Skincare in this Blog Post.
Using Acid and not Tripping over Wrinkles and other Man Problems
He’s lost a bit of hair, gone grayer, but most strangers he meets assume he is a decade or two younger than a guy approaching 70. It’s the result of using the Metrin Skincare System for men since 1995 (27 years ago). It’s the best skin care routine for men since 1932. Sticking to a skin care routine that works. Double cleansing with gentle exfoliation and delivering potent hydration, protection and nourishment through a well-designed, proven skin care layering steps works. Its proven to work for over 90 years.
As we age, our body’s renewal process slows down and our skin’s ability to renew and maintain its resilience and youthful, healthy appearance slows too. But its not just ageing – skin renewal can also slow down due to lack of sleep, stress, dehydration, medication, smoking and excess alcohol consumption. The use of glycolic acid in men’s skin care routine can help address acne, pimple, breakouts, ingrown hair, and other skin issues.
Accelerate the Skin’s Renewal with Glycolic Acid
When daily gentle exfoliation isn’t enough, deep or accelerated exfoliation of the skin works – when done right. That’s were men can use glycolic acid in their skin care routine.
What are the benefits of using Glycolic Acid in men’s skin care routine?
Glycolic acid is a type of alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that is commonly used in men’s skincare products due to its many benefits for the skin. Some of the benefits of using glycolic acid in men’s skincare include:
- Exfoliation: Glycolic acid helps to remove dead skin cells from the surface of the skin, which can lead to a brighter, smoother complexion.
- Anti-aging: Glycolic acid can help to stimulate collagen production, which can help to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
- Acne prevention: Glycolic acid can help to unclog pores and prevent acne breakouts.
- Hyperpigmentation: Glycolic acid can help to reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation, such as age spots and sun spots.
- Texture improvement: Glycolic acid can improve the overall texture of the skin by reducing roughness and unevenness.
When using glycolic acid in men’s skincare, it’s important to use a product with the right pH. Glycolic acid products can boast high glycolic acid concentration but if its pH is too high or too low, it can irritate the skin. Sometimes badly. It’s not the concentration of glycolic acid that matters but the right pH and a proper integration within products within a skin care routine to protect, deeply hydrate, and intensely nourish the newly exfoliated skin.
Metrin’s Revitalizing Glycolic Complex is safe and effective. It’s intelligently designed to work at night when the skin does its renewal work and has the right pH for the skin. It’s also designed to work after the double cleansing and exfoliation with the Metrin Skincare System. It is a really smart and effective way to do a deep, accelerated exfoliation.
The Revitalizing Glycolic Complex (AP1) is part of Metrin’s Accelerated Performance System (APS) that’s designed to accelerate the skin’s renewal through deep exfoliation and intense hydration, protection and nourishment for the deeply exfoliated skin with its Reactivating Serum (AP2).
Can Glycolic Acid be used when Shaving?
Well, it depends on when you shave. Generally, when you are accelerating the exfoliation of your skin, it doesn’t make sense to apply and leave the glycolic acid on your skin while exposed to sunlight. Doing so could expose the newly formed skin underneath to harmful UV rays. Also, as the skin renews itself at night, using a properly formulated glycolic acid product will work together with the skin’s natural renewal process that occurs at night.
If you are shaving in the morning, that’s the time to remove the used up glycolic acid and exfoliated dead skin cells gently and thoroughly using the double cleansing method.
When using the Metrin Skincare System:
- Use the #1 Alpha Omega Cleanser (with certified organic sunflower oil and aloe) to soften your skin and facial hair and cleanse your skin before shaving. This helps prevent skin irritation through shaving.
- Whether you use a razor or a dry electric (use the #1 Alpha Omega Cleanser as clean, nourishing lubricant) or a wet/dry electric shaver (pour #2 Lathering Cleanser into shaver head add water to create lather while shaving), use the #2 Lathering Cleanser after shaving to remove all shaving debris, dead skin cells and to gently disinfect your skin after shaving.
- Don’t forget to rinse and wipe your face gently and thoroughly to remove all traces of the shaving debris and the cleanser.
What’s the best moisturizer with glycolic acid?
It’s extremely important to protect, nourish and hydrate the skin after a deep, accelerated exfoliation.
After the deep, accelerated exfoliation, double cleansing (with or without shaving) helps prepare your skin by making it clean, bare and free of impediments – ready to efficiently absorb the deep, accelerated, and intense hydration provide by products like Metrin’s Reactivating Serum.
Nurturing skin renewal, strength and unlocking youthful skin radiance with Metrin’s Reactivating Serum
Metrin’s Reactivating Serum. This moisturizing serum is carefully crafted to address the aftermath of deep, accelerated exfoliation. Enriched with glycerin, aloe vera, and herbal extracts, this serum delivers a surge of moisture and essential nutrients to your skin, helping it regain its natural protective barrier.
Key Benefits of Metrin’s Reactivating Serum:
- Intense Hydration: Glycerin, a powerful humectant, draws moisture into the skin, ensuring it remains supple and hydrated.
- Barrier Restoration: Aloe vera and herbal extracts work together to repair and fortify the skin’s protective barrier, preventing moisture loss and enhancing resilience.
- Fine Line Defense: Dry, flaky skin and fine lines, especially around the eyes, are soothed and smoothed with the serum’s nourishing properties.
- Radiant Glow: The intelligently designed formula accelerates your skin’s natural radiance, promoting a dewy and youthful complexion.
The Reactivating Serum is a part of Metrin’s Accelerated Performance System and is designed to work with the Revitalizing Glycolic Complex . And it’s also designed to work with Metrin Skincare System’s #3 Vita Conditioner, #4 Protective Lotion for a super hydration, protection and nourishment through the skin care layering process.
References:
- Glycolic Acid: A Review: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6017965/
- The effects of glycolic acid on the skin and collagen production to improve skin texture and appearance of aging skin. ( https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12445197/)
- Glycolic acid peels for postinflammatory hyperpigmentation in black patients – as an effective treatment option. condition. ( https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2921758/)
- Comparison of the efficacy and safety of 70% glycolic acid and 15% trichloroacetic acid in the treatment of melasma – This study compared the efficacy and safety of glycolic acid and trichloroacetic acid for the treatment of melasma. The study found that both treatments were effective, but glycolic acid had a lower risk of side effects. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4084855/
- Glycolic acid treatment increases type I collagen mRNA and hyaluronic acid content of human skin – This study evaluated the effects of glycolic acid on collagen production and hyaluronic acid content in human skin. The study found that glycolic acid increased type I collagen mRNA and hyaluronic acid content, suggesting that it has a positive effect on skin hydration and elasticity. ( https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2699641/)
- Babilas, P., Knie, U. & Abels, C. Cosmetic and dermatologic uses of alpha hydroxy acids. J. Dtsch. Dermatol. Ges. 10, 488-491 (2012). https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22916351
- Takenaka, Y., Hayashi, N., Takeda, M., Ashikaga, S. & Kawashima, M. Glycolic acid chemical peeling improves inflammatory acne eruptions through its inhibitory and bactericidal effects on Propionibacterium acnes. J. Dermatol. 39, 350-354 (2012). https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21950544
