glycolic
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of glycolic
Example Sentences
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Experts say exfoliants and face washes containing glycolic acid can help discoloration fade.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
If so, he recommended using products with glycolic acid, a gentle chemical exfoliant, to boost skin-cell turnover without drying out your skin.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 18, 2023
For this reason, Dr. Ciraldo recommends removing barrier-degrading ingredients like glycolic acid, salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide and retinol from your stress skin routine.
From New York Times ● Dec. 8, 2020
When she was 27 Michelle says she finally discovered a cosmetics ingredient that alleviated her acne, and made her skin look better - glycolic acid.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2020
Other ingredients to look for are salicylic acid, glycolic acid, and urea.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 31, 2020
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