Ingredient
Glycolic Acid
An alpha hydroxy acid that loosens the bonds between surface skin cells. The effect depends heavily on concentration and pH, neither of which is usually stated on a label.
What it does
Exfoliant
Loosens or dissolves the bonds between surface skin cells.
What we tell people
- Contains exfoliating acids
This product contains an exfoliating acid. These work by loosening the bonds between surface skin cells, and are usually introduced gradually.
Why: Concentration and pH change the effect substantially, and neither is usually disclosed, so an absolute statement would be misleading.
Regulatory position
Tied to a named instrument rather than summarised. Presence in an ingredient glossary is not evidence that a substance is permitted at any concentration or for any purpose.
EU · restricted
Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex III
Concentration and pH conditions apply, and differ between consumer and professional use.
Reference
- CAS number
- 79-14-1
- In our catalogue
- 1 product
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