By Rita Reckas
Registered Electrologist
© 1996 Rita Reckas & Transgender Forum
2. Use a toner to help close the pores.
3. Glycolic acid is wonderful for minimizing discolorations. This fruit acid renews the cells of the skin, and can truly help you look a little younger, since it also minimizes wrinkles. I recommend you get it from a place that sells quality skin care products or a dermatologist or you may end up with something that is too weak to be effective.
Glycolic is very safe if used right. It usually comes in strengths of 5%, 10%, or 20%. Before choosing a strength that is right for you consult with a skin care professional. Most people won't use 20% on their faces, but it can be used on the upper body.
One of the overlooked benefits of glycolic acid seems to be its ability to keep acne away. This is apparently because it exfoliates the skin slightly every time it is used, thus reducing the pore clogging that causes so much acne. I have many clients who have reported tremendous improvement on the backs and faces after using this product for just a few weeks. For some people, that is reason enough to use it. 4. Moisturize with a good, non-greasy moisturizer after you have applied your glycolic.
So to summarize: Wash, tone, glycolic, moisturize. Twice a day (use the glycolic just once a day and DO NOT use it for 24 hours after electrolysis!).
If you are really serious about your skin care, and you should be, once a week you should use a professional ex-foliant mask to remove dead skin and for deep cleansing. Once a month you might try having a facial.
Keep up this routine and your skin will look much healthier, with better color and texture.