Glycolic acid (hydroxyacetic acid) molecular model: Carbon: grey; Oxygen: yellow; Hydrogen: blue.
Glycolic acid (hydroxyacetic acid) molecular model: Carbon: grey; Oxygen: yellow; Hydrogen: blue. Glycolic acid (or hydroxyacetic acid) is the smallest α-hydroxy acid (AHA). It appears in the form of a colourless, odourless and hydroscopic crystalline solid that is highly soluble in water and related solvents. Glycolic acid is associated with sugar-crops and is isolated from sugarcane, sugar beets, pineapple, cantelope, and unripe grapes. Due to its excellent capability to penetrate skin, glycolic acid finds applications in skin care products, most often as a chemical peel performed by a dermatologist in concentrations of 20%-80% or at-home kits in lower concentrations of 10%. It is used to improve the skin's appearance and texture. It may reduce wrinkles, acne scarring, hyperpigmentation and improve many other skin conditions.
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