Glycolic Acid — Active Ingredient

Glycolic Acid

Common Name: Glycolic Acid, AHA

Class: Active Ingredient

Functions: Exfoliant, Skin Resurfacing, Anti-aging, Pore Refining

Typical Usage Rate: 5-10% (leave-on), up to 30% (peels)

Phase: Water Phase or Cool-Down

Solubility: water

Used in: LotionMath, BubbleMath (surfactant calculator)

Notes: Smallest AHA molecule = deepest penetration; most effective but potentially irritating; derived from sugar cane; pH 3-4 for efficacy; popular in professional peels

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