Ingredient

Glycolic Acid

Mid risk

FunctionAHA Exfoliant

What it is — Glycolic Acid (INCI: Glycolic Acid) is the smallest alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), commonly derived from sugar cane or made synthetically.

What it does — It is commonly used to exfoliate the skin's surface by loosening the bonds between dead surface cells, for a smoother, brighter-looking finish.

Typical use — It appears in exfoliating toners, serums, peels and masks, at a range of strengths and pH levels.

Who it suits / good to know — Often chosen for dull or uneven-looking skin, but it can sting or irritate, especially sensitive skin, and it increases sun sensitivity. Introducing it gradually and using daytime sunscreen are sensible.

Safety — DHALIORA grades it mid risk: an effective exfoliant that can irritate and increases sun sensitivity. This reflects the ingredient in general and is not medical advice; patch-test before wider use, introduce it slowly, and use sun protection.

Why we grade it Mid: Mid risk — effective exfoliant that can irritate and increases sun sensitivity.
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Found in these DHALIORA products

Found in 2 DHALIORA products

celimax One Step Body Brightening Pad celimax One Step Body Brightening PadScreening 9.2 HIDIFF Royal Soft Clean Kit HIDIFF Royal Soft Clean KitScreening 9.0
How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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