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Essentially Natural Glycolic Acid 70%

Essentially Natural Glycolic Acid 70%

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INCI: Glycolic acid

Glycolic acid is a member of the alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) family, and is the smallest AHA molecules, allowing it to penetrate deeper into the skin.

It is commonly used as a toner and chemical peel in concentrations of around 10% for home use, and 20-80% for use by a dermatologist.

Glycolic acid can improve the texture and appearance of skin, exfoliating the top layers of the epidermis, and reduce the appearance of wrinkles, scarring, hyperpigmentation and various other skin conditions.

Learn all about working with glycolic acid here.

Sizes: 50ml, 100ml, 200ml, 500ml or 1L (2 x 500ml).

This product is certified: Vegan and Beauty Without Cruelty.

Commonly used to reduce the appearance of scars, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation and other skin conditions over time.

Please read these informational blogs on how to dilute and work with acids, plus recipes:

Quick Guide To Dilutions & Concentrations

Facial Peels

  • Exfoliates the top layers of the skin
  • Improves skin texture, for a smoother, firmer and more radiant appearance
  • Stimulates skin cells at deeper levels to promote collagen production
  • Good for acne prone skin
  • Water soluble

Glycolic acid is best for normal, oily and combination skins; dry and sensitive skins may react. But it's best to consult with your dermatologist and test.

Always dilute glycolic acid 70% down to a suitable concentration: 5-10% is good for everyday use, and up to 30% for once a week use. Discontinue if you experience irritation.

Apply in the evening as it can make skin sensitive. Apply SPF the next day.

Glycolic acid can be used three ways: as a face wash, toner or mask. You can use it either as a face wash or toner daily, and then as a face mask once per week. In face washes and toners, glycolic acid is used at a concentration of 8-10%, while masks and peels have higher concentrations.

Glycolic acid can be combined with other acids and retinoids only if your skin can handle it. Please consult your dermatologist.

Glycolic acid 70%

pH: 1.7 (10% w/w)

SDS available for download here

COA available for download here

Note: A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is a document sharing the outcomes of a scientific test. It helps us verify that a product meets the specified standards. These tests are conducted on product batches, so slight variations in results between different batches are normal. If the batch number on this COA doesn't match the one on the product you bought from us, please get in touch with us. This is just one recent instance. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

For Your Safety

This natural product is for external use only. Please exercise caution and do not ingest or take internally. Store away from children, animals, sunlight and heat. If pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult with your medical care-giver before use.

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Customer Reviews

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Amber
Service & product is amazing!

You always scared to order online but with the Essentially nature I felt secure with my email notifications and tracking of the product. The service is amazing & I only waited one day for my product to arrive! The product is doing wonders for my skin! 🙂

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Phyllis Chirwa
FORMERLY HESITANT TURNED ADVOCATE FOR THIS GLYCOLIC ACID

I won't lie, initially I was really hesitant to buy this product due to its high concentration and my very,very limited knowledge on formulations etc. Although this was my first exposure to products, concentrated and such, the blog posts and directions on how you can make the most out of the products purchased allowed me to feel confident and actually integrate thos very concentrated acid to my skincare. Once again, this too was a banger! I've toyed with it on my darkest areas (knees, elbows, knuckles, toes...you name it) and wow, my skin is now mostly even and cohesive with the rest of my body, this has restored in me the confidence to wear clothes that show off these previously covered areas.

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Semakaleng Ntsoane
Jury is still out

I bought this to use occasionally on my body and I can safely say it is doing the exfoliating work i bough it for well.

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annelie maritz
Great product

My clients love the product. Works well.

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Licinda Stevens
Excellent Value

This product has made my skin much softer since I started using it once a week about 3 weeks ago. I use it at around 17% concentration. My skin has tolerated it quickly, however I was on 1.5% retinol prior to this. Grateful for accessible prices, but more so for your kind and excellence of service.