How to Make Natural Herbal Glycolic Acid

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Make Natural Herbal Glycolic Acid

Glycolic acid is an alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Made from sugar cane, it is a natural skin care product that acts as an defoliant as well as a moisturizer. Easy to make at home, you can use your homemade herbal glycolic acid as a facial peel or mask.

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Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Sugar (white) Avocado oil Fresh aloe vera Lemon juice Essential orange and lavender oils

Step 1

Blend 1/4 cup white cane sugar with enough avocado oil and aloe gel fresh from the plant to make a light paste. Squeeze a few drops of fresh lemon juice and 2 drops each of lavender and orange oils.
Step 2

Apply the glycolic acid to to face only immediately after blending it. Do not apply to any other area of your body, including the neck. Avoid contact with eyes.
Step 3

Leave on the face for 3 to 4 minutes and rinse with warm water. It can used as a daily softening scrub.