Ingredient
Glycolic Acid
Hydroxyacetic acid
AHA
Glycolic acid (alpha-hydroxy acid)
What it is
A small-molecule alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) derived from sugar cane, used to chemically exfoliate the skin's surface.
How it works
It loosens the bonds between dead corneocytes in the outermost skin layer, accelerating their shedding to reveal smoother skin underneath.
What it does
Buffering
Exfoliant
Concerns to know
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Potential irritant
May cause irritation for sensitive skin, particularly at higher concentrations.