Quick answer
Glycolic acid is the gold-standard AHA for dull, uneven, rough skin and dark spots — but it’s strong. Here is how to use it safely in Bangladesh.
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Shop verified exfoliators →Glycolic acid is an AHA (alpha hydroxy acid) — the smallest acid molecule, so it penetrates well and is the most effective exfoliant for surface glow and texture. It’s powerful, which means it’s also easy to overdo.
What it does
AHAs work on the skin surface: they dissolve the “glue” holding dead skin cells, revealing brighter, smoother skin. Over time, glycolic acid helps with dullness, rough texture, fine lines, and post-acne dark spots.
AHA vs BHA — which do you need?
- AHA (glycolic): surface glow, dryness, dullness, sun damage, dark spots. Better for normal/dry skin.
- BHA (salicylic): goes inside pores — better for oily, acne, blackheads. (See the BHA guide.)
How to use it (Bangladesh)
- Use at night, start 1–2 times a week, build up slowly.
- Sunscreen the next day is non-negotiable — AHAs make skin much more sun-sensitive, and in BD’s strong sun that means new dark spots if you skip it.
- Follow with a ceramide moisturizer to protect the barrier.
What not to mix
Don’t layer glycolic acid with retinol, BHA or vitamin C on the same night — alternate them. (See layering order.) During pregnancy, low-% glycolic is generally considered fine, but check with your doctor.
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