Want to make a gentle glycolic acid exfoliator? Here's how

Published: 5-Sep-2023
Manufacturing Ingredients Skin Care

Lindsey Graham-Keighley from Alfa Cosmetic Specialities proposes an exfoliator that strikes a perfect balance between efficacy and avoiding irritation

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Glycolic acid is one of the most popular AHAs.

But formulators need to strike the exact balance between efficacy and avoiding causing irritation.

Lindsey Graham-Keighley, Laboratory Manager at Alfa Cosmetic Specialities, proposes the following exfoliator made using Crosschem's GlySmart ingredient.

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