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| Description: | Glycolic acid is a naturally occurring alpha hydroxy acids (or AHAs). Synonym: hydroacetic acid. Concentration: 70% (30% water). Grade: CG |
| Benefits: | Can reduce the appearance of fine lines, irregular pigmentation, age spots & decreases enlarged poresVery useful in exfoliating products as alpha-hydroxy acid peel, or in creams & lotions at a lower concentration for a more gentle acid-based peelWidely used to rejuvenate the skin by encouraging the shedding of old surface skin cells |
| Use: | Typical use level is between 1-20% (final concentration of glycolic acid). For making a 10% AHA peel, use about 14.5% of glycolic acid 70, making a 5% AHA peel, use about 7.2%. For home use, it is not recommended to make AHA peels higher than 20% (equals about 28.5% of glycolic acid). |
| Applications: | Peels, creams, lotions, masks, cleansers. Due to it's acidity the final product needs to be tested for safe pH. Optimal pH range from 3.5-5.0. Some over the counter products, after adding glycolic acid, will separate as a result of the low pH, and need to be stabilized. |
| Product Number: | RUIOL347 |
| INCI: | Glycolic acid |
| Composition: | Glycolic acid, water |
| PurityGrade: | No purity grade applicable |
| Appearance: | Clear, slightly yellowish liquid, characteristic odor |
| pHValue: | pH range: 0.5-2 |
| Solubility: | Water-soluble |
| Preservation: | Preservative-free |
| Storage: | Store light-protected at a cool and dry place |
| Country: | USA |
| Animal: | Not animal tested |
| GMO: | GMO-free (does not contain plant-derived components) |
| Vegan: | Does not contain animal-derived components |
| HS: | 1518004000 |