"Uniquely, Glycolic Acid is directly responsible for stimulating the changes in (increasing) collagen production. Unlike other chemical peeling agents (other A.H.A.'s) which cause nonspecific damage to improve the skin, Glycolic acid has a specific, non-damaging mechanism to improve the skin. Longer term use of Glycolic acid causes more collagen production; thus... long term use of daily Glycolic acid gel is increasingly beneficial. Additionally, repeated Glycolic acid peels have a continuously added effect to improve the skin. Each peel adds more stimulatory effect on the cells." Dr. Lawrence S. Moy, MD |