- INCI Name:Glycolic Acid
- Ingredient Origin:Synthetic
- Functions:Exfoliant (Chemical), Buffers & pH Stabilizer
- Labeling Claims:Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Formaldehyde-free, Credo Clean Standard, Clean at Sephora
- Benefit Claims:Smoothing, pH Balancing, Soft Feel, Peeling, Exfoliating
- Synonyms:2-hydroxyacetic acid, 2-hydroxyethanoic acid, alpha-Hydroxyacetate, alpha-Hydroxyacetic Acid, Hydroxyacetic Acid, Hydroxyethanoic Acid, α-Hydroxyacetic acid
GlyAcid® 99 HP is a high purity glycolic acid in 99% crystal form produced for anhydrous formulations or where water is minimized. GlyAcid® 99 HP acts as an exfoliant and buffering agent. It is a part of α-hydroxyl family and has excellent capability to penetrate outer skin epidermis. GlyAcid® 99 is a formaldehyde free pure glycolic acid which reacts with the upper layer of the epidermis and exfoliate it, by weakening the lipid bonds that hold the dead skin cells together. Used in a wide variety of skin care products like facial cleansers, serums, moisturizers, eye creams, face peels etc.