How to Use glycolic acid in a Sentence

glycolic acid

noun
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  • The spot treatment uses a blend of glycolic acid, retinol, kojic acid, and vitamin C to diminish the appearance of dark spots from acne or sun damage.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 July 2024
  • Or that glycolic acid gives dull skin the slick sheen of a wet seal.
    — Fiona Embleton, Allure, 21 Sep. 2021
  • Here are some of the ways glycolic acid can change your skin.
    — Mara Santilli, SELF, 25 Jan. 2024
  • It’s got a mega-dose of skin-smoothing glycolic acid, to the tune of 34 percent.
    — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2022
  • Yes, glycolic acid can work its magic on more than just the face.
    — Tatiana Velasco, Good Housekeeping, 27 July 2023
  • The sugar in this DIY scrub breaks down to glycolic acid, which dissolves dead skin cells, Cucinello says.
    — Andrea Cheng, Good Housekeeping, 30 Nov. 2022
  • King says glycolic acid is the strongest of the five acids because its molecules are very small.
    — Allure, 3 Feb. 2023
  • No matter what the season, using glycolic acid will keep your skin clear and bright year-round.
    — Rachel Dube, Allure, 18 Sep. 2021
  • Body acne doesn't stand a chance against this potent body wash with 8.8% glycolic acid.
    — Cristina Montemayor, Men's Health, 13 June 2022
  • Its small molecule size makes glycolic acid the strongest AHA of them all.
    — Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2021
  • The glycolic acid in them gently exfoliates and helps turn over skin cells on your bum.
    — Carolyn Twersky, Seventeen, 21 Mar. 2017
  • To start, use glycolic acid pads three times a week and work up to daily application.
    — Mackenzie Wagoner, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2020
  • If acids were a boy band, glycolic acid would be your Justin Timberlake — the one liked by everybody.
    — Kathleen Hou, The Cut, 12 July 2018
  • To zap it, use a glycolic acid or a .5- to 1-percent salicylic-acid cleanser — for oily skin, up to 2 percent — twice a day to unclog pores.
    — Sally Wadyka, Redbook, 8 Aug. 2011
  • It can be used daily and should yield results in 8-12 weeks, and can be used (and the effects may even be enhanced) alongside glycolic acid and retinoids.
    — Dori Price, Good Housekeeping, 23 Mar. 2021
  • Her pick: glycolic acid, which is the hero ingredient in both of her new products.
    — Sophie Wirt, Allure, 22 Aug. 2018
  • And this one, which uses glycolic acid to shed dead skin cells and reveal the healthy skin beneath, did just that, according to our testers.
    — Erica Metzger, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2021
  • This facial leaves your face feeling super soft and helps to clear up any mild breakouts thanks to glycolic acids.
    — Brittany Loggins, NBC News, 14 Aug. 2019
  • Avoid stronger acids like glycolic acid and rougher exfoliants like sugar and salt.
    — April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, 7 Jan. 2020
  • With eight percent glycolic acid, the exfoliator gently sloughs away dead skin cells to leave your skin even and glowy.
    — Katie Intner, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 Nov. 2020
  • It's made with a high concentration of glycolic acid yet was least likely to sting skin in Lab testing.
    — Catharine Malzahn, Good Housekeeping, 26 July 2022
  • The pads are soaked with 10% glycolic acid that removes dead skin cells overnight, revealing a smoother complexion in the morning.
    — Jamie Wilson, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2023
  • But everything from glycolic acid to plant stem cells to a patient's own platelet-rich plasma can be used for the ultimate youth fix.
    — Kari Molvar, Town & Country, 30 Aug. 2013
  • The mix of retinol, urea, lactic and glycolic acid is great for exfoliating, smoothing, and evening out my body's skin tone.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2024
  • The formula uses glycolic acid to smooth and brighten dull skin.
    — Allure, 21 July 2021
  • How does glycolic acid benefit skin? Need something to smooth and brighten your skin stat?
    — Devon Abelman, Allure, 26 July 2021
  • Lactic acid: Like glycolic acid, lactic acid works by removing the top layer of dead skin from your face.
    — Katie Bourque, Good Housekeeping, 30 Mar. 2020
  • Try using an over-the-counter salicylic acid or glycolic acid wash to prevent and cure blemishes — is a good pick.
    — Alyssa Jung, Good Housekeeping, 2 June 2021
  • Formulated with salicylic acid, glycolic acid, green tea, licorice root, and more, this body wash fights acne to ward off pesky bumps and calms the skin.
    — Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 15 Dec. 2022
  • And there was education that needed to be done: Some of the brand’s products contain ingredients like retinol, a form of vitamin A that can smooth fine lines, and glycolic acid, which helps resurface skin.
    — Dianna Mazzone Singh, Allure, 20 June 2024

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