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Glycolic Acid 70% · AHA Exfoliant

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Description

Glycolic Acid 70%

AHA Exfoliant

Alpha-hydroxy acid for exfoliating formulas that improve texture and radiance.

TECHNICAL DATA
Active. CAS No.  79-14-1
Chemical name  alpha-hydroxy acid.
Test  Method
Appearance  Clear liquid, colorless to slightly yellowish
Odor  Characteristic · Passes test.
Gardner color  ≤5
Total acidity (%)  70-72 229
Water solubility  Soluble 507
Sulfates  ≤800 ppm 507
FUNCTION
AHA Exfoliant

Classification

APPLICATIONS
SerumsTonersCreamsCosmetic peels

• Exfoliant. • Smoother-textured skin that looks healthier and more hydrated, with a more flexible outer layer. • Reduces the look of dark spots and uneven pigmentation. • Improves the look of oily and blemish-prone skin. • Helps reduce the look of wrinkles, smoothing the skin. • Helps prevent the look of skin aging. • Glycolic acid is suggested to enrich cosmetic formulations such as moisturizing creams, peels, night creams, anti-aging gels, brightening treatments, etc.

DESCRIPTION

It belongs to the group of acids known as alpha-hydroxy acids. Scientists have found that frequent, properly applied use of alpha-hydroxy acids produces deep, noticeable effects, benefiting the look of the skin from the very first application. Alpha-hydroxy acids are plant-derived organic compounds found in the juices of many fruits, and cosmetically the most important member of this group is glycolic acid. This acid is found in sugarcane juice, has the smallest molecular size of all alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) and is considered by many researchers to offer the greatest possibilities for cosmetic formulations. Glycolic acid works by loosening the bonds between cells in the stratum corneum, facilitating a microscopic exfoliation process; it produces an imperceptible, gentle "peeling," unlike other peels where the skin flakes off in thin layers through mechanical action.

Practical formulation guide
Usage level: 10 % maximum. cool and dry.
How to use and incorporate: Dissolve in the water phase (salicylic acid requires a solvent such as butylene glycol, propylene glycol, alcohol or warm glycerin) and adjust the final pH with a base (triethanolamine, sodium hydroxide or arginine), measuring with a pH meter.
Formulation tips: THIS PRODUCT MUST BE USED AT NIGHT ONLY
  • Final pH determines the performance and tolerance of the product; always measure with a calibrated pH meter.
  • In leave-on products with alpha-hydroxy acids, include a sunscreen use recommendation on the label.
  • Before scaling up, make a pilot batch and run a stability test (cycles at 4 / 25 / 45 °C/39 / 77 / 113 °F for 4 weeks, checking odor, color, pH, viscosity and separation) in the final packaging.
Compatibility: May be incompatible with unneutralized carbomers, some preservatives and actives sensitive to acidic pH.
Storage: Original container tightly closed, in a cool, dry place.
Precautions: Avoid contact with eyes; wear latex gloves.
Technical information for formulators: This sheet describes industrial uses of the raw material in the development of cosmetic products. It is not an efficacy claim for any finished product. The person responsible for the formulation must validate the concentration, compatibility and claims of their product in accordance with applicable regulations.
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