Glycolic Acid
Exfoliant
Glycolic acid is a naturally occurring substance found in fruits and vegetables. It helps remove dead skin cells, revealing smoother skin.
Source: FDA GRAS list
Glycolic acid can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions in some people, especially when used in high concentrations or without proper skin preparation.
4 Benefits Of Glycolic Acid for your SKIN!
Dr. Somji Skin
r/NewSkinRising
"Has anyone else felt betrayed by glycolic acid? I started using it to fade my sunspots, but now I burn easily under the sun in minutes. How is this supposed to be ?"
Shake-Induced Temporary Ion-Pairing Between Lecithin and Glycolic Acid for Enhanced Exfoliation in a Novel Biphasic Serum: Comparative Ex Vivo and in Vivo Randomised Studies.
Kwon KC, Kim MJ
2026
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Last updated: May 16, 2026