Can Glyco 6 cream cause redness or peeling? I notice small patches peeling after 2 days of use.

Dear Reader,

What you’re noticing is redness and slight peeling around your nose and chin, which can happen when starting Glyco 6 cream, and it’s often a sign that the glycolic acid is exfoliating your skin. However, it’s important to distinguish between normal exfoliation and irritation so you can avoid damaging your skin barrier.

It’s usually normal exfoliation if:

• The redness is mild and temporary (goes away in a day or two).
• There’s slight flaking or peeling, but no burning or pain.
• Your skin just feels a bit tight or dry.

This happens because glycolic acid removes dead skin cells, revealing newer, fresher skin underneath, which can cause mild peeling at first.

It may cause irritation if:

• The redness is bright or patchy and lasts more than 2–3 days.
• You feel burning, stinging, or soreness.
• The peeling is excessive, or the skin becomes very sensitive to touch.

If it feels more like irritation, it means your skin barrier is reacting, so pause the cream for a few days.

What to do:

• Apply moisturiser immediately after using Glyco 6 (wait 10–15 minutes before applying).
• Use it every alternate night instead of daily.
• Avoid scrubs, retinoids, or vitamin C serums during this time.
• Always use sunscreen during the day.

In short, mild redness and peeling are normal signs of exfoliation, but if it becomes uncomfortable or persistent, take a break and let your skin recover before restarting.

Wishing you good health.