Glycolic acid armpit primer: how to smell good and feel good

Glycolic acid for your armpits. Sounds weird right? But if you know, you know. And what you know is that glycolic acid armpits are fresh, exfoliated, BO free armpits. Sounds good right? Want to join the glycolic acid armpit party? Read on, my friend.

Glycolic acid is a chemical exfoliant, and a popular ingredient in skincare products. While it is commonly used on the face, it can also be used in other areas of the body, including the armpits. In this blog post, we’ll explore the benefits of using glycolic acid in your armpit skincare routine.

Glycolic Acid Armpit Primer

First, let’s take a closer look at what glycolic acid is. It is a type of alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that is derived from sugar cane. It works by breaking down the bonds between dead skin cells, allowing them to be easily removed from the skin’s surface. This process helps to unclog pores, reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and improve skin texture and tone.

Now, you may be wondering why you would want to use glycolic acid in your armpit skincare routine. Well, there are several benefits to doing so. One of the main benefits is that glycolic acid can help to exfoliate the skin in the underarm area, which can help to reduce the appearance of dark spots and ingrown hairs. It can also help to prevent clogged pores and reduce the occurrence of razor burn or irritation.

In addition, using glycolic acid in your armpit skincare routine can also help to improve the efficacy of your deodorant or antiperspirant. That’s why many people use Pit Prep – which contains glycolic as well as malic, lactic, citric, and tartaric acids – as an armpit primer before using a natural deodorant. Prep your pits, and the glycolic acid and other AHAs ensure that you stay odor free for WAY longer than when you try to mask body odor with a typical, oil + fragrance based deodorant.

The acids also help to lower the pH of your pits. When the skin is exfoliated and free of dead skin cells and debris, and your armpits are at a comfortably low pH, your deodorant or antiperspirant can better penetrate the skin and provide better odor protection.

Glycolic Acid Armpits for Beginners

When using glycolic acid in your armpit skincare routine, it is important to choose a product with a low concentration of the acid, as the skin in the underarm area is sensitive and can be easily irritated. Look for products where the glycolic acid content is either specified explicitly as is 5% or less, or – because ingredients are listed in order from greatest quantity to least – you can look for glycolic acid listed as the 5th ingredient, or further down on the ingredients list. This will ensure the concentration is not too high.

Pit Prep was specially formulated to be gentle, as well as highly effective. So gentle, you can actually use it as a facial toner. You can also start by using a glycolic acid-based body wash or lotion once or twice a week, gradually increasing to every other day or daily use as tolerated.

It is also important to note that if you have sensitive skin or a history of skin irritation, you may want to consult with a dermatologist before incorporating glycolic acid into your armpit skincare routine.

Conclusion

In conclusion, incorporating glycolic acid into your armpit skincare routine can provide a range of benefits, including exfoliation, reduction of dark spots and ingrown hairs, and improved efficacy of your deodorant or antiperspirant. However, it is important to start with a low concentration of the acid and gradually increase use as tolerated, and to consult with a dermatologist if you have sensitive skin or a history of skin irritation.