Functions
Exfoliator
Buffering
CAS Number(s)
79-14-1
EINECS number(s)
201-180-5
FDA UNII
0WT12SX38S
Glycolic Acid is an alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) derived from sugar cane. With the smallest molecular weight of the AHA family, it penetrates deeper and works within the skin's surface to visibly reduce blotchy and uneven skin tone.
It dissolves and whisks away surface dead skin cells to reveal a brighter, healthier, more vibrant complexion. Hydrating and plumping, the fruit acid clears clogged pores and moisturizes the skin.
Glycolic Acid loosens dull and dead skin cells on the topmost layer of skin, revealing newer, healthier skin. It decreases lines and wrinkles, reduces the expression of pores, struggles with acne, eliminates dead skin cells, evens skin tone, and raises hydration levels.
Glycolic acid has superior environmental attributes thanks to its biodegradability, excellent solubility, rinsibility, low toxicity, and corrosivity.Ingredient products
MBR® Medical Beauty Research
MBR® Medical Beauty Research
MBR® Medical Beauty Research
MBR® Medical Beauty Research
MBR® Medical Beauty Research
MBR® Medical Beauty Research
Valmont
Valmont
Environ
MSB® Cosmeceuticals
MSB® Cosmeceuticals
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Citric Acid is an alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) found in many fruits. It has a polar molecule and able to disrupt the coherence of corneocytes of the epidermis. This process called the chemical peeling type of exfoliation eliminating dull and old cells from the skin surface.
Malic Acid is one of the alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) found in fruits. It is able to interrupt the attachment of corneocytes of the epidermis and exfoliate dull and old cells from the surface of the skin.
It is a stronger acid than glycolic acid (the most famous AHA used in skincare), but epidermal penetration is lower due to the larger molecule size. Thanks to these properties, mandelic acid is a milder exfoliating agent and does not irritate the skin.
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