On TikTok, a new trend is to use glycolic acid as a deodorant to fight sweat odors. However, this is a bad idea, because this active ingredient is dangerous for the skin.
- The armpits correspond to the part of the body where the skin is particularly thin.
- Glycolic acid tightens skin pores and fights blackheads.
- In high doses, this product causes redness.
“I don’t buy deodorant anymore. Here’s why: I use glycolic acid, which helps eliminate bad odors associated with perspiration.” So says an influencer, known as @calistatee which is followed by 116,400 people, in a video posted on Tiktok. In this publication, she recommends applying the product under the armpits using a cotton ball to “exfoliate the skin” or with his hands “a softer touch”. In the comments, the young woman explains that she uses glycolic acid as a deodorant every day and that “The result was almost immediate.”
A product to take care of your skin
After seeing his video, several netizens took his advice and also started using glycolic acid as a deodorant. However, this product can be dangerous for the skin. As a reminder, glycolic acid, obtained from sugar cane, beet or grape extract, is an active ingredient present in many cosmetics. It helps to reduce blemishes, acne scars, dark spots and to have a radiant and even complexion. This product also stimulates skin renewal.
An irritating effect
Many dermatologists do not recommend applying glycolic acid to the armpits every day. This is the case of Dr. Aamna Adel (@dermatology.doctor). This active ingredient “helps to lower the PH of the skin, which reduces the amount of odor-causing bacteria and removes them. It does not actually reduce the amount of sweat because it is not an antiperspirant. This product may also help with underarm hyperpigmentation. I wouldn’t use it more than once or twice a week due to the risk of irritation.” explains the specialist in a video posted on Tiktok.
