Glycolic Acid on Underarms | Skin Concern

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samrosycheeks

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Glycolic Acid on Underarms

I keep seeing this trend saying that it whitens the underarms. Is it true? I also see some experts saying it's not really recommended as it harms the sensitive skin in that area. I really want to whiten my underarms but I am unsure of which products are actually safe so please give tips also in the comments
Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution

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Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution

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BlueNWhite

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I've seen many skinfluencers say this is good to reduce underarm odour too. It should be used once every 2-3 days. Just pat it on as you would on your face ☺️
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Interesting...
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Tolly

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Glycolic acid's penetration can easily restore balance to your armpits, dislodging the bacteria breaking down your sweat, to create a fresh and odorless environment. It has worked wonders for people with a variety of skin types and has quickly become one of the hottest products on the market.
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SiAnastasia

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I prefer to use mild mandelic acid for my underarms area. It is softer and doesn't harm the sensetive area.
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sukkie

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It may work for some but it can darken your underarms more because the skin in our underarms are sensitive and too thin.
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ParisJ

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trust me your armpit area is one of those areas you don't want to neglect to exfoliate, even though it's more sensitive it really does benefit from a good exfoliator. if you're worried about your arm pits becoming too sensitized, then start with something gentler like lactic acid. that's how I started and after about 3 months of doing it 2-3 times a week I moved on to glycolic acid. both reduced odor, darkness, bumps, and ingrown hairs for me. another tip I have is that I'd you shave your arm pits, shave them less often
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