What Is Glycolic Acid & What Are The Benefits For Your Skin?

What Is Glycolic Acid & What Are The Benefits For Your Skin?
Glycolic Acid is an AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acid) known for its smoothing and resurfacing benefits and all-in-all, a real glow-getter that has taken the entire beauty industry by storm. By helping to reveal fresh layers of skin, it’s known to visibly treat discoloration, improve the look of fine lines and wrinkles, target acne-prone skin and most importantly, exfoliate for a more radiant complexion.

Glycolic Acid has been at the heart of NEOSTRATA® since 1974 when our founders first discovered the multiple effects of Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) on patients with Ichthyosis (dry, thickened, scaly skin.) Yes, at NEOSTRATA® we are the founders of the benefits of using Glycolic Acid for its skin renewing properties. Don’t worry, you can thank us later!

What Does Glycolic Acid Do For Your Skin?
Glycolic Acid is an Alpha Hydroxy Acid that is derived from sugar cane. Glycolic Acid normalizes the skin’s exfoliation process, refines the appearance of pore size and smooths the look of fine lines and wrinkles as it retexturizes skin. Glycolic Acid works by loosening the glue-like substance that holds dull and dead skin cells on the topmost layer of your skin, revealing newer, healthier-looking skin. It’s perfect to use as part of a variety of skincare routines from preventing early signs of aging to helping visibly improve acne-prone skin as it helps removes pore-clogging dead skin cells that trap dirt and bacteria.

- Acts As An Exfoliant: Glycolic Acid is a chemical exfoliant that removes the outermost layer of skin cells by dissolving and loosening their bonds – no harsh scrubbing required!
- Is An Antiaging All-Star: Glycolic Acid can help minimize the visible signs of skin aging like sun damage, while targeting natural collagen (which help give skin its elasticity or “bounce”) to reduce the appearance of surface lines and wrinkles.

What Skin Care Products Contain Glycolic Acid?
Exuviance Professional Purifying Cleansing Gel / Deep Clean AHA Cleanser
This foaming, soap-free cleanser deep cleans to effectively remove makeup, surface oils and impurities. Formulated with Alpha and Polyhydroxy Acids to target skin texture and leave skin feeling clean and clarified. For all skin types, including sensitive skin.

Exuviance Professional Clarifying Facial Cleanser / Exuviance-R 3-in-1 Clarifying Cleanser
The foaming formula dissolves impurities such as makeup, dirt and excess oil and helps wash away bacteria that can trigger a breakout. Contains a blend of Salicylic and Mandelic acids ideal for exfoliating oily skin and clarifying pores with a Polyhydroxy Acid formulation that targets the skin’s natural pH balance. Enhanced with botanical Tea Tree Oil, this cleanser leaves skin thoroughly clean and refreshed.

Exuviance Professional Moisture Balance Toner | HydraPrep pH Balance Toner
This soothing and refreshing face toner is formulated to restore the natural pH balance and enhance the overall clarity of your skin. Contains an exclusive anti-aging formula, and a nourishing blend of botanicals to naturally soothe and prepare the skin for moisture. Regular use may improve skin's suppleness and texture.

Exuviance Professional Evening Restorative Complex / Exuviance-R Overnight Transformation Complex
Recharge and renew skin with Exuviance Evening Restorative Complex, the night time transformer! Powerful Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) Gluconolactone decreases lines and wrinkles, evens skin tone and improves roughness and texture. Lactobionic Acid - a potent antioxidant - inhibits wrinkles from forming, plumps and firms the skin, and enhances clarity.

Exuviance Professional Total Correct Night / AGE REVERSE Night Lift Antiaging Face Cream
Antiaging night cream contains a powerful blend of Peptides and AHA/PHAs to reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Firms and hydrates skin while you sleep so you can wake up to younger-looking skin.

Exuviance Professional Total Correct Eye / Age Reverse Eye Contour
EXUVIANCE Professional Total Correct Eye utilizes a unique combination of super potent ingredients including peptides to help target collagen and firm skin, targeting droopiness and saggy skin, to give the eye area new definition and a more contoured look.