janet’s journal

Glycolic acid is an organic acid, known as an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) which can be found in fruit and milk. AHA’s have been employed for many years as natural moisturisers, exfoliants and softeners for the skin. Some examples of AHA’s are glycolic acid and tartaric acid. Salicylic acid is an example of a beta hydroxy acid and is similar in structure. Anti wrinkle lotions frequently include glycolic acid. There are a wide variety glycolic acid skin care preparations to choose from.