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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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Controls oily skin and gets rid of excess sebum.
This gentle yet effective Glycolic Acid toning lotion evens out skin tone, brightens the complexion and tightens pores. The formulation has a free acid value of 6.8% and a pH of 3.8, leaving skin brighter, toned...
Extend your skincare routine all the way to your hands to target signs of ageing with Avant Skincare Sumptuous Glycolic Acid Hand Balm. Formulated with Glycolic Acid and Shea Butter, hands are intensively hydrated, and...
Turn back the hands of time and combat skin slacking with Avant Skincare Intensive Redensifying Glycolic Acid Day Moisturiser. This true anti-ageing concentrate cream combines Glycolic Acid, Mica and Urea to correct the effects of...
This clear, lightweight cleansing gel is powerful yet gentle enough for hypersensitive skin. Formulated with a balance of bio nutrients, antioxidants and mild resurfacing ingredients that thoroughly cleanse without stripping essential natural oils.
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.
A fast acting, results-orientated formula that offers a multitude of benefits with long-term results.
For adult acne and acne discoloration to the appearance of wrinkles, acne scarring, sun damage, and enlarged follicles.
A fast acting, results-orientated formula that offers a multitude of benefits with long-term results.
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.
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Take The Test!Featuring an innovative blend of proprietary and safe brightening ingredients, alongside pharmaceutical grade botanicals, this unique formula safely and effectively treats hyperpigmentation whilst also hydrating and delivering antioxidant benefits to skin.
Protects the skin from excessive dryness and also possesses anti-microbial qualities.
Retexturizing benefits while incorporating moisturizing and soothing botanical extracts as well as a natural fragrance.
This gentle yet intensive micro-resurfacing cleansing restores a clear, smooth and radiant complexion.
A deep follicular cleansing agent, provides extra benefits for extremely oily/problem-prone skin.
This clear, lightweight cleansing gel is powerful yet gentle enough for hypersensitive skin. Formulated with a balance of bio nutrients, antioxidants and mild resurfacing ingredients that thoroughly cleanse without stripping essential natural oils.
A skin refiner that effectively resurfaces dull, ageing skin to create a more radiant complexion.
mesoestetic Resurfacing Peel Booster normalises excess sebum, while helping to remove impurities and dead cells.
Helps repair damaged cells, maintain and augment the appearance of youthful, healthy skin.
HydroPeptide Anti-Wrinkle Exfoliating Cleanser is a deep cleanser designed to treat wrinkles, prevent collagen loss, fight against acne, and revive lifeless skin.
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