Glycolic Acid

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INCI name

  • GLYCOLIC ACID,

Alternative names

  • Glykolsäure,
  • Hydroxyessigsäure,

Origin

  • biotechnological,

Definition

  • Acetic acid, hydroxy-,

INCI function

  • buffering,
  • Keratolytic,

Substance category

No information available

Characteristics

  • Reduces formation of horny skin
  • Causes soft skin
  • Helps eliminate the dead cells of the horny layer (stratum corneum)
  • stabilizes the pH-value of cosmetic products
  • approved for certified natural cosmetics

CAS-No.

  • 79-14-1,

EINECS/EILINCS-No.

  • 201-180-5,

Studies, literature and statements

Springer Lexikon Kosmetik, page 178

Keratolytic, reduces horny skin and develops smoothed skin. The smallest and also most economical fruit acid.

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