How to Make Glycolic Acid Pads

Glycolic acid is a fruit acid that comes from the sugar cane, and also unripe grapes. It is used in many skin care products, such as acid peels, cleansers, creams, and glycolic acid pads, to help reduce the buildup of dead skin cells that can cause fine lines and dull the skin's appearance. Glycolic acid products are found in many spas across the country, but can be a little bit on the expensive side. One way to get the benefits of glycolic acid without the high cost is to make your own glycolic acid pads. Glycolic acid pads are a great option for people who do not like to layer their skin with heavy products, and they are not that hard to make.

Things You'll Need

• Triglyceride
• 2 glass jars
• Tablespoon
• Distilled water
• Teaspoon
• Glycerin
• Fruit acid complex
• Plastic spatula
• Round plastic container
• Cleansing pads

Instructions

1. Add 1 teaspoon of triglyceride, a skin care emollient, to a clean and sterilized glass jar. Set the jar aside until it is needed later on in the process.

2. Spoon 3 3/4 tablespoons of distilled water into a clean, sterilized, glass jar along with 1 teaspoon of glycerin. Add 2 tablespoons of AHA Fruit Acid Complex to the jar and stir with a plastic spatula until blended. The AHA fruit acid complex is a botanical complex that contains approximately 15 percent glycolic acid and 31 percent lactic acid, along with tartaric and citric acids. AHA Fruit Acid Complex, along with all other ingredients, can be purchased online at Making Cosmetics.

3. Add the contents of the second jar, from Step 2, to the first jar containing the triglyceride. Be sure the contents of the second jar iare added to the first jar, and not vice versa. Stir the mixture together thoroughly using a plastic spatula.

4. Fill a four-ounce round plastic container with cleansing pads. Pour the glycolic acid solution over the dry pads while making sure to fully saturate them. Place a lid on the round container and store in a cool dry place until ready to use. Containers can be purchased online at Making Cosmetics, and cleansing pads can be purchased at most beauty supply stores and some department stores.

Tips & Warnings

• Apply the glycolic acid solution to the face and let it sit on the skin for no longer than five minutes. Rinse thoroughly with cool water.

• Mild tingling may occur, and this is completely normal. However, if the skin starts to feel like it is burning, rinse the face immediately with cool water to stop the action of the glycolic acid.

References

• Beautysurg
• Glycolic Skincare
• Making Cosmetics