Guest Sandie Posted April 28, 2005 Report Share Posted April 28, 2005 Can someone please explain where glycolic acid comes from? Is it a natural derivative or synthetic? Please explain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAVI Support Posted April 28, 2005 Report Share Posted April 28, 2005 Though glycolic acid is a naturally occurring acid derived from sugar cane, it is manufactured synthetically for cosmetics and industrial use. Cosmetics-grade glycolic acid is far more refined and expensive to manufacture. If you want to get really technical, the formula for glycolic acid is HOCH2COOH and it is the first member of the alpha hydroxy acid family of carboxylic acids. Its biodegradability, solubility, and low toxicity give it superior environmental attributes. Its value to skincare applications has been immeasurable in recent decades. Besides having been proven to dissolve layers of dead skin build-up without damaging living skin, recent studies are demonstrating that the presence of glycolic acid on the skin accelerates keratin and collagen production, reversing the slowdown of new skin generation that comes with age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sandie Posted April 29, 2005 Report Share Posted April 29, 2005 Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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