GLYCOLIC ACID
Glycolic acid is a CRYSTAL Solid its characteristic properties is colorless, odorless and hygroscopic and highly soluble in water.
Glycolic acid is a skin care ingredient that is both an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) and humectant and is widely used for anti-aging, hyperpigmentation, dryness, and acne. Considered the golden standard of AHAs, glycolic acid is a keratolytic meaning it exfoliates dead skin cells from the skin's surface.
Glycolic acid should always be applied in the evening, as it makes your skin sensitive to sunlight. Applying it at night gives ample time for it to do its magic without a higher risk or damaging your skin in the sun. But you should still always apply an SPF moisturizer in the morning
Wash and dry your hands, then open the tube or bottle of glycolic acid. Pour a small amount onto your fingertips and smooth onto your face and neck. Apply in a thin, even layer. Stay away from the thin, sensitive skin around your eyes and don't place the peel solution on your lips.
Glycolic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that's widely used for anti-aging, hyperpigmentation, dryness, and acne. Glycolic acid is used to treat the following skin concerns