Ground substance

Ground Substance: Viscous elastic gel which fills in the spaces between the collagen and elastin fibers in the dermis.

Glycolic acid is the most active and beneficial of the Alpha-Hydroxy-Acids (AHAs) in skin care. Once inside the cells, the acid triggers new formations of collagen to plump cells and the ground substances in the skin to reduce wrinkles on the skin's ...

They have an ability to exfoliate and moisturize the skin. They may also reduce pigment production in individuals who have melasma. They may thicken the skin by increasing what is called the ground substance in the dermis.

See also: Collagen, Natural, Acid, Colic, Anti-inflammatory