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Glycolic Acid

Glycolic acid skincare for smoother, brighter-looking skin. Toners, cleansers, serums and night creams with the best-known AHA.

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  • Dermaceutic Foamer 15
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  • Medik8 Balance Moisturiser with Glycolic Acid Activator Medik8 Balance Moisturiser with Glycolic Acid Activator, view 2
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  • NeoStrata Resurface Foaming Glycolic Wash
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  • Skin Tech Blending Bleaching Cream
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  • Dermaceutic Foamer 5
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  • Priori LCA fx110 - Gentle Cleanser
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  • NeoStrata Resurface Glycolic Renewal Smoothing Cream
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  • NeoStrata Resurface Smooth Surface Glycolic Peel
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  • NeoStrata Resurface Glycolic Mousse Cleanser - 125ml
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  • NeoStrata Enlighten Dark Spot Corrector
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  • Marini Skin Solutions Bioglycolic Face Cleanser
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    £45.00
  • NeoStrata Correct Glycolic Microdermabrasion Polish
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  • NeoStrata Resurface Problem Dry Skin Cream
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  • NeoStrata Skin Active Rebound Sculpting Cream
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  • Priori Q+SOD fx210 - Active Cleanser
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    £53.75
  • Maskology Foot Peel - Professional Foot Treatment Mask
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  • Exuviance HydraPrep pH Balance Toner
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  • Marini Skin Solutions Clean Zyme Face Cleanser Marini Skin Solutions Clean Zyme Face Cleanser, texture
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    £59.00
  • Dermalogica Daily Brightness Boosters Kit
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  • NeoStrata Clarify Gel Plus
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  • Exuviance AGE REVERSE PLUS Rebuild-5 Cream 50g
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  • Marini Skin Solutions Skin Zyme Mask Marini Skin Solutions Skin Zyme Mask, with packaging
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  • Teoxane AHA Cleansing Gel
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  • Exuviance Performance Peel AP25 26 pads
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Glycolic acid

Glycolic acid is the smallest AHA, so it works efficiently to loosen dull surface cells and reveal smoother, brighter-looking skin. It suits normal, dull and sun-damaged skin and helps refine the look of fine lines and uneven tone. Start with a lower strength or a wash-off product a few times a week, and wear SPF every day.

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AboutGlycolic Acid

Glycolic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), traditionally derived from sugar cane. It has the smallest molecule of the AHAs, so it works efficiently to loosen dead skin cells on the surface. The result is smoother texture, a brighter look and better absorption of the products that follow.

Who it suits

  • Dull, uneven or rough-textured skin
  • Normal, oily and combination skin
  • Early signs of ageing such as fine lines

Very sensitive skin may prefer a larger, gentler acid such as lactic or mandelic acid, or a PHA.

Start with a lower-strength toner or cleanser two or three evenings a week. Environ's Youth+ Concentrated Alpha Hydroxy Toner and Dermaceutic Foamer 15 are popular options. Increase use gradually, avoid other strong exfoliants on the same night, and apply SPF every morning, as AHAs can make skin more sensitive to the sun. Mild tingling is normal; burning or lasting redness is a sign to stop.