Glycolic Acid

Glycolic Acid Serums, Cleansers & Creams

What is Glycolic Acid?

Glycolic acid is naturally derived from sugarcane and is an Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA). AHA's are water soluble which means that they can be quickly neutralised on the skin with a splash of water if necessary. Glycolic is best known for its skin smoothing and acne-fighting properties. It has the smallest molecule out of all the AHA's and it is therefore the most effective at penetrating the skin.

Which skin types is Glycolic Acid best for?

Glycolic Acid boasts multiple benefits for different skin types and is therefore a great all-rounder ingredient to use. If you have sensitive skin, you may find that glycolic acid irritates your skin. If this is the case, we recommend that you try Lactic acid or Mandelic acid as these are gentler.

What are the main benefits of Glycolic Acid?

  • Gently exfoliates
  • Smooths your skin's texture
  • Minimises bacterial growth
  • Reduces fine lines and wrinkles
  • Reduces and fades dark spots
  • Helps to treat acne

    How to use Glycolic Acid?

    Glycolic acid makes your skin sensitive to sunlight so it's best to use this AHA as part of your evening skincare regime. If no irritation occurs, you can use Glycolic Acid up to 5 times a week however we recommend that you use it consistently 2 to 3 times per week for the best long-lasting results.

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    A single tube of mesoestetic Brightening Foammesoestetic Brightening Foam
    mesoestetic Brightening Foam

    Brighten and renew your skin with mesoestetic Brightening Foam, a gentle gel to creamy cleansing foam. This is perfect to rebalance normal and combination skin.

    €29,95
    iS Clinical Brightening Serum 30mliS Clinical Brightening Serum 30ml
    iS Clinical Brightening Serum 30ml

    This lightweight and concentrated serum safely brightens skin with a hydroquinone-free and paraben-free formula that gently resurfaces skin and provides long-term visible improvements.

    €134,95
    Dr LEVY Switzerland 3Deep Renewal Micro-Resurfacing Cleanser bottleDr LEVY Switzerland 3Deep Renewal Micro-Resurfacing Cleanser
    Dr LEVY Switzerland 3Deep Renewal Micro-Resurfacing Cleanser

    This gentle yet intensive micro-resurfacing cleansing restores a clear, smooth and radiant complexion.

    €38,95
    iS Clinical Brightening Serum 15mliS Clinical Brightening Serum 15ml
    iS Clinical Brightening Serum 15ml

    This lightweight and concentrated serum safely brightens skin with a hydroquinone-free and paraben-free formula that gently resurfaces skin and provides long-term visible improvements.

    €80,95
    mesoestetic Ultimate Micropeel tubmesoestetic Ultimate Micropeel
    mesoestetic Ultimate Micropeel

    Smooth and renew your skin with mesoestetic Ultimate Micropeel! This microexfoliation treatment refines texture and imperfections for a more radiant complexion.

    €53,95
    Eneomey Daylight C20Eneomey Daylight C20 Day Cream
    Eneomey Daylight C20 Day Cream

    Unveil a brighter, more radiant complexion with Eneomey's Daylight C20. Supercharged with a stabilised form of Vitamin C, this moisturiser helps to preserve cells from skin ageing, helps the body fight aggressions and promotes the...

    €57,95

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    Dermaceutic Light Ceutic Lightening Cream bottle and packagingDermaceutic Light Ceutic Lightening Night Cream
    Dermaceutic Light Ceutic Lightening Night Cream

    A lightening cream containing 8% of glycolic acid, 4% phytic acid and a stabilised vitamin C derivative.

    €36,95
    Institut Esthederm Intensive AHA Peel SerumInstitut Esthederm Intensive AHA Peel Serum
    Institut Esthederm Intensive AHA Peel Serum

    Gently exfoliate skin.

    €70,95
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    Eneomey Perfect Body 15Eneomey Perfect Body 30 Body Lotion
    Eneomey Perfect Body 30 Body Lotion

    Help reduce loss of elasticity and improve the quality, texture and tone of your skin with Eneomey's Perfect Body 30. Offering a dual firming and resurfacing action, this body lotion will help firm skin prone...

    €67,95
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    Eneomey Purify CleanserEneomey Purify Cleanser
    Eneomey Purify Cleanser

    Eliminate impurities while helping to reduce sebum production with Eneomey's Purify Cleanser. This face and body cleanser acts in a similar way to a facial peel thanks to its high concentration of Glycolic Acid, which...

    €48,95
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    mesoestetic Purifying Glicogel (Glycorepair) tubemesoestetic Purifying Glicogel (Glycorepair)
    mesoestetic Purifying Glicogel (Glycorepair)

    mesoestetic Glycorepair formally known as mesoestetic Purifying Glicogel is a unique gel cream, which stimulates epidermal renewal by eliminating dead surface cells helping to reduce imperfections, unify skin tone and improve skin texture.

    €65,95

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