Glycolic Acid

  • Dark Spot Care
  • Skin Texture Improvement
  • Acne Care
  • Good for Oily Skin
  • Scar Care Support
  • Brightening
  • Pore Refining
  • Wrinkle Improvement
  • May Cause Irritation
  • May Worsen Dry Skin
  • May Worsen Redness
  • May Irritate Lips
  • May Cause Photosensitivity
  • AHA
  • Exfoliation

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About Glycolic Acid

Glycolic Acid is an organic acid.[1] The properties and feel of a finished product containing Glycolic Acid may vary depending on the concentration, the ingredients used with it, the formulation’s acidity, and manufacturing conditions. In cosmetics, it is used to buffer the formulation so its acidity does not change rapidly.[2]

Glycolic Acid Details

Ingredient function
Buffering
Main product categories
Toner, Cleansing Foam, Scrub
INCI name
GLYCOLIC ACID
CosIng ID
34147

Glycolic Acid References

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