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  Daily exfoliating ingredient in a hydrating face serum

  Posted by Nadeem on March 31, 2023 at 9:13 am

  Hello.

  I am looking for a mild, non-irritating, common and affordable exfoliating ingredient to be used in a hydrating face serum projected to have a pH of 5.0.

  Would 2% Glycolic Acid be suitable?

  Dtdang replied 1 year, 8 months ago 4 Members · 3 Replies

  • acid
  • exfoliant
  • face
  • glycolic
  • serum
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  fareloz

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  March 31, 2023 at 10:09 am

  In my view exfoliation is always kinda irritation, no?

  Glycolic acid will not do much under high pH. What about enzymes (papain, bromelain)? They are usually used for sensitive skin or in summer products.

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  MarkBroussard

  Member

  March 31, 2023 at 10:20 am

  @Nadeem

  Your best ingredients for this would be Polyhydroxy Acids: Gluconolactone, Mandelic Acid, Lactobionic Acid

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  Dtdang

  Member

  April 1, 2023 at 5:03 pm

  @MarkBroussard

  Do these acids cause the skin to be sensitive to sun light?

  Thanks @MarkBroussard

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