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Glycolic Acid
Also known as Hydroxyacetic acid · AHA
A small acid from sugar cane that loosens dull surface skin.
- What it does
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- Exfoliates the surface
- Refines the look of texture
- Brightens the look of skin
- Where it comes from
- Glycolic acid occurs naturally in sugar cane. Cosmetic glycolic acid is usually made in a lab to a consistent purity.
- Found in
- Products by LASPA
About Glycolic Acid
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What is glycolic acid?
Glycolic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid, the smallest of the family, so it works at the surface. LASPA’s Glycolic Peel is 10% and is made for overnight use, so pair it with sunscreen the next morning, patch test first and skip it if your skin is sensitive.
Where does glycolic acid come from?
Glycolic acid occurs naturally in sugar cane. Cosmetic glycolic acid is usually made in a lab to a consistent purity.
Which Canadian brands use glycolic acid?
In our shop, glycolic acid is in products from LASPA.