Glycolic Acid

Glycolic Acid is one of the most studied and clinically validated exfoliating acids in dermatology. Derived from sugar cane and defined by its small molecular size, it penetrates efficiently to support controlled surface renewal and visible skin refinement.

At Clinical Botanic, we select glycolic acid not for trend, but for performance.

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Our Standards

Skin Benefits

As a low–molecular weight alpha hydroxy acid, glycolic acid gently loosens the bonds between dead surface cells, encouraging natural exfoliation and accelerating epidermal turnover.

With consistent, properly formulated use, it helps:

• Refine texture

• Improve luminosity

• Visibly smooth fine lines

• Even tone

• Enhance the absorption of subsequent actives

Why We Trust It

We prioritize ingredients with measurable outcomes and long-term skin benefits. Glycolic acid has demonstrated, in peer-reviewed clinical studies, the ability to improve surface roughness, support dermal matrix components, and enhance overall skin quality when used at appropriate concentrations and pH.

Its efficacy is not accidental, it is concentration-dependent, pH-controlled, and formulation-sensitive.

That is where expertise matters.

In our Clinical Botanic formulations, glycolic acid is carefully balanced with barrier-supportive and botanical calming agents to optimize results while respecting skin physiology. 

Purity Promise

We formulate with intention.

Every concentration is chosen for efficacy.

Every pH is calibrated for performance.

Every pairing is designed to protect the skin barrier.

Glycolic acid, in our hands, becomes more than an exfoliant, it becomes a tool for intelligent, evidence-based renewal.