glycolic
Peel ingredient type
Glycolic relates to or derived from glycolic acid, a simple organic compound found naturally in sugarcane and grapes.
The term appears most often in skincare: glycolic acid peel, glycolic cleanser.
These products use the acid's ability to dissolve dead skin cells, promoting exfoliation and smoother texture.
Shedding surface skin cells
- peelingComing off in strips
- resurfacingComing up again
- chemical peelAcid-based skin exfoliation
- AHAHeart health charity
serum · toner · brightening · hyperpigmentation · acne scars · texture · smoothness · pores
Measure of solution acidity
- acidityLow pH condition
- organic compoundCarbon-bonded chemical substance
- sugar caneSucrose-yielding tropical grass
- fermentationMicrobial sugar conversion
molecular weight · water-soluble · synthesis · hydroxyl · chelating · biodegradable · neutralization · buffer
Substance that removes dirt
- descalerDissolves mineral deposits
- rust removalEliminating metal oxidation
- textile processingConverting fibers to cloth
- leather tanningProcessing raw hides chemically
exfoliation
Shedding surface skin cells
- peelingComing off in strips
- resurfacingComing up again
- chemical peelAcid-based skin exfoliation
AHA · serum · toner · brightening · hyperpigmentation · acne scars · texture · smoothness · pores · unclog
pH
Measure of solution acidity
- acidityLow pH condition
- organic compoundCarbon-bonded chemical substance
- sugar caneSucrose-yielding tropical grass
fermentation · molecular weight · water-soluble · synthesis · hydroxyl · chelating · biodegradable · neutralization · buffer · reactivity
cleaning agent
Substance that removes dirt
- descalerDissolves mineral deposits
- rust removalEliminating metal oxidation
- textile processingConverting fibers to cloth
leather tanning · dyeing · etching · biodegradable · wastewater treatment
- polyethylene glycolWaxy synthetic polymer chain
- glycolic acidSugarcane-derived skincare exfoliant