On the Tik Tok application, the strangest beauty tricks are spread, but the most amazing thing is that many people have tried it, no matter how dangerous it is, such as the peeling solution that leaves the skin red and glowing.

Calista, a Tik Tok user, blew up a surprise through a video clip reviewing some beauty products, including The Ordinary’s Glycolic Acid Toner, a multitasking, which she used to treat pimples and cracked heels, and also lighten the armpits area.

Despite its versatility, its application to lighten the armpit is what most inspired follow-ups to try the glycolic acid toner, which the user of “Tik Tok” claimed has many benefits, most notably removing the unpleasant smell, reducing the growth of hair under the skin, and certainly lightening the skin color.

What is glycolic acid?

Glycolic Acid is a chemical exfoliant that helps the skin slough off dead skin, resulting in glowing, smoother skin.

Dermatologists and experts revealed that applying Glycolic Acid to the armpits does not cause damage as some expect, as it helps lighten the color of this area, due to the inks that contain ingredients that exfoliate the upper layer of skin cells, and over time it becomes whiter and softer. .

For her part, Dr. Rachel Maiman, confirmed that glycolic acid works well in preventing the growth of hair under the skin, and can also reduce the growth of hair under the skin, and speed up the resolution of hyperpigmentation, while Dr. Anna recommended using it as an alternative to deodorants or commercial antiperspirants, Because it supports the skin with many benefits, and completely reduces the appearance of odor.

Despite all of the previous recommendations, Dr. Marisa Jarchik confirmed that using glycolic acid on the armpits can lead to dryness, flaking, and irritation, however if you want to experiment, she advised using low concentrations of glycolic acid by 8 to 10%, to prevent any reactions harsh.