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.pins-list{display:block}.ig .track .pin{display:none}}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"ig\" data-ing=\"acide-glycolique\" lang=\"en\" data-copy=\"Copy\" data-copied=\"Copied\">\n<nav class=\"crumbs wrap\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><ol>\n  <li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/\">Home<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/glossary-cosmetic-ingredients\/\">Ingredient glossary<\/a><\/li><li aria-current=\"page\">Glycolic acid<\/li><\/ol><\/nav>\n<header class=\"wrap hero\" id=\"top\">\n  <div class=\"hero-copy\">\n    <h1>Glycolic acid (AHA)<\/h1>\n    <p class=\"brief\">Glycolic acid, an alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), exfoliates the skin surface<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-3\">3<\/a>. At 5%, it improves texture and skin tone against placebo<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-4\">4<\/a>. It makes skin more sensitive to the sun during use<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-5\">5<\/a>: the CIR panel allows 10% at most, a pH of 3.5 or higher and sun protection<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-3\">3<\/a>.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"byline\"><span class=\"avatar\" aria-hidden=\"true\">ME<\/span>\n      <span><strong>Mohamed El Hjouji<\/strong>Founder and CEO \u00b7 Updated <time datetime=\"2026-11-02\">November 2, 2026<\/time> \u00b7 Reading time 8 min<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"actions\">\n      <a class=\"btn\" href=\"#consultation\">Create a glycolic acid product <span class=\"knob\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n      <a class=\"btn-ghost\" href=\"#recherche\">Read the studies<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <figure class=\"hero-photo\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" src=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/acide-glycolique-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/acide-glycolique-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel-300x224.webp 300w, https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/acide-glycolique-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel-441x329.webp 441w, https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/acide-glycolique-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel-768x574.webp 768w, https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/acide-glycolique-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel-990x740.webp 990w, https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/acide-glycolique-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel-1024x765.webp 1024w, https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/acide-glycolique-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel.webp 1400w, https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/acide-glycolique-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width:900px) 92vw, 46vw\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1046\" alt=\"Glycolic acid crystals, macro view on a sage green ceramic surface\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"| Carmel Cosmetics Labs\"><\/figure>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"bar\" id=\"bar\"><div class=\"wrap bar-in\">\n  <nav aria-label=\"On this page\"><ul><li><a href=\"#identite\">Identity<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#recherche\">Research<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#concentrations\">Concentrations<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#produits\">Products<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#comparatif\">Comparison<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq\">Questions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#plus\">Reading<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#sources\">Sources<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav>\n  <a class=\"btn sm\" href=\"#consultation\" tabindex=\"-1\">Create my product <span class=\"knob\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n  <span class=\"bar-prog\" id=\"prog\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/div>\n<section class=\"sec\" id=\"identite\" aria-labelledby=\"h-id\"><div class=\"wrap id-grid\">\n  <div><h2 class=\"h2\" id=\"h-id\">Glycolic acid at a glance<\/h2>\n  <p class=\"lede\">Entry from our <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/glossary-cosmetic-ingredients\/\">cosmetic ingredient glossary<\/a>. Data from the European Commission's CosIng database<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-1\">1<\/a>. No maximum concentration is listed in the annexes of the regulation; the concentration and pH guidelines come from the European scientific committee<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-2\">2<\/a> and the CIR panel<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-3\">3<\/a>. Copy the identifiers in one click for your files.<\/p><\/div>\n  <dl class=\"spec\"><div><dt>INCI name<\/dt><dd><span class=\"\">GLYCOLIC ACID<\/span><button class=\"copy\" type=\"button\" data-copy=\"GLYCOLIC ACID\" aria-label=\"Copy: INCI name\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"9\" y=\"9\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M5 15V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h8\"\/><\/svg>Copy<\/button><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Other names<\/dt><dd>Hydroxyacetic acid<small>Alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), chemical name \"Acetic acid, hydroxy-\" in CosIng<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-1\">1<\/a><\/small><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>CAS number<\/dt><dd><span class=\"num\">79-14-1<\/span><button class=\"copy\" type=\"button\" data-copy=\"79-14-1\" aria-label=\"Copy: CAS number\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"9\" y=\"9\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M5 15V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h8\"\/><\/svg>Copy<\/button><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>EC number<\/dt><dd><span class=\"num\">201-180-5<\/span><button class=\"copy\" type=\"button\" data-copy=\"201-180-5\" aria-label=\"Copy: EC number\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"9\" y=\"9\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M5 15V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h8\"\/><\/svg>Copy<\/button><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Formula<\/dt><dd class=\"num\">C\u2082H\u2084O\u2083<\/dd><\/div><div><dt>CosIng function<\/dt><dd>Buffering<small>Adjusts the pH of the formula<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-1\">1<\/a><\/small><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>EU status<\/dt><dd>No restriction<small>Not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) 1223\/2009<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-1\">1<\/a>. European scientific committee guidelines: 4% and pH 3.8 or higher<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-2\">2<\/a><\/small><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Allergen to declare<\/dt><dd>No<\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Safety<\/dt><dd>Safe under conditions<small>CIR panel: 10% at most, pH of 3.5 or higher, formula protecting from the sun or sun protection advice<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-3\">3<\/a><\/small><\/dd><\/div><\/dl><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"sec research\" id=\"recherche\" aria-labelledby=\"h-r\"><div class=\"wrap\">\n  <div class=\"r-head\"><div><h2 class=\"h2\" id=\"h-r\">What the research says<\/h2>\n  <p class=\"lede\">Each result shows the protocol and the level of evidence. The higher the level, the better the result carries over to a finished formula.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"r-tools\"><div class=\"seg\" role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Filter by area\" id=\"rfilter\"><button type=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"true\" data-d=\"all\">All <span>6<\/span><\/button><button type=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" data-d=\"visage\">Face <span>3<\/span><\/button><button type=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" data-d=\"derm\">Dermatologists <span>3<\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"legend\" aria-label=\"Levels of evidence\"><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot c\"><\/i>Clinical trial<\/span><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot r\"><\/i>Review or consensus<\/span><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot v\"><\/i>Laboratory<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"domain\" data-d=\"visage\"><h3>Facial skin<span>Skincare<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"finds\"><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>Better texture and skin tone after 3 months at 5%<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot c\"><\/i>Clinical trial<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>5% without neutralization<\/span><span>3 months<\/span><span>75 volunteers<\/span><span>Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled<\/span><span>Face and neck<\/span><\/div><p>Significant improvement in overall skin texture and discoloration compared with placebo. The drop in wrinkles points the same way without reaching significance<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-4\">4<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>Skin more sensitive to UV during use, reversible effect<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot c\"><\/i>Clinical trial<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>10% at pH 3.5<\/span><span>4 weeks<\/span><span>29 volunteers<\/span><span>Randomized, double-blind<\/span><\/div><p>Treated sites produced more sunburn cells and tolerated less UV before turning red. DNA damage increased without reaching significance. One week after stopping, no difference remained<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-5\">5<\/a>. The FDA puts this sensitivity at 18% more for UV redness and a doubling of cell damage on average<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-3\">3<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>Desquamation and collagen depending on concentration<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot v\"><\/i>Laboratory<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>8, 10, 15 and 25% at pH 4<\/span><span>5 days<\/span><span>Human skin explants<\/span><\/div><p>Desquamation increases with concentration. Total collagen increases at every concentration, more at the highest ones. The TNF-\u03b1 marker stays unchanged. Study run by the maker of the formulations tested<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-6\">6<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><\/div><\/div><div class=\"domain\" data-d=\"derm\"><h3>What dermatologists say<span>Dermatology<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"finds\"><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>Recommended for dark spots<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot r\"><\/i>Expert consensus<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>2025 Delphi consensus<\/span><span>62 dermatologists<\/span><span>43 centers<\/span><\/div><p>Glycolic acid is one of the 23 ingredients recommended by the panel, notably for brown spots. The panel also keeps it for a medical use that this page does not cover<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-7\">7<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>European guidelines: 4% and pH of 3.8 or higher<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot r\"><\/i>Committee opinion<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>European scientific committee<\/span><span>2000, maintained in 2004<\/span><\/div><p>As a precaution, the committee proposed 4% glycolic acid at most and a pH of 3.8 or higher, with a warning on UV exposure. In 2004 it noted that AHA application increases UV-induced damage and that no no-effect threshold could be defined<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-2\">2<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>Friend or foe of the skin, depending on concentration<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot r\"><\/i>Review<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>Literature reviews<\/span><span>2010, 2018 and 2024<\/span><\/div><p>Depending on the case, AHAs can worsen or limit sun damage: it all depends on the concentration<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-8\">8<\/a>. The reviews stress that the optimal concentration remains to be defined and that international recommendations set concentrations and pH values to limit irritation<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-9\">9<\/a>. Studies on prolonged use of these products on sun-exposed skin remain very few<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-10\">10<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><\/div><\/div>\n  <p class=\"frame\">This page summarizes published literature on a cosmetic ingredient. It does not describe the effect of a finished product, which depends on its formula, and it is not medical advice. Some of the trials cited were run or funded by cosmetics companies, and several studies are old; this is indicated in the sources. Glycolic acid is also used in professional peels, which are outside the scope of this page.<\/p><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"sec\" id=\"concentrations\" aria-labelledby=\"h-c\"><div class=\"wrap dose\">\n  <div><h2 class=\"h2\" id=\"h-c\">Concentrations used in studies<\/h2><p class=\"lede\">Published guidelines range from 4% with a pH of 3.8 or higher (European scientific committee, as a precaution)<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-2\">2<\/a> to 10% with a pH of 3.5 or higher (CIR panel)<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-3\">3<\/a>. The daily placebo-controlled trial uses 5%<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-4\">4<\/a>. pH matters as much as concentration: the lower it is, the stronger the exfoliation and irritation<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-6\">6<\/a><a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-3\">3<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n  <div class=\"scale dense\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Scale from 0 to 12%: European guideline at 4%, daily trial at 5%, CIR panel ceiling at 10%\"><div class=\"track\"><div class=\"band\" style=\"left:33.3333%;width:50%\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"pin\" style=\"left:33.3333%\"><strong class=\"num\">4%<\/strong><span>European guideline, pH 3.8 or higher<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-2\">2<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"pin\" style=\"left:41.6667%\"><strong class=\"num\">5%<\/strong><span>Texture and skin tone against placebo<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-4\">4<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"pin\" style=\"left:83.3333%\"><strong class=\"num\">10%<\/strong><span>CIR panel ceiling, pH 3.5 or higher<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-3\">3<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"ticks\"><span class=\"tick num\" style=\"left:0%\">0%<\/span><span class=\"tick num\" style=\"left:16.6667%\">2<\/span><span class=\"tick num\" style=\"left:33.3333%\">4<\/span><span class=\"tick num\" style=\"left:50%\">6<\/span><span class=\"tick num\" style=\"left:66.6667%\">8<\/span><span class=\"tick num\" style=\"left:83.3333%\">10<\/span><span class=\"tick num\" style=\"left:100%\">12%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n  <ul class=\"pins-list\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><li><strong class=\"num\">4%<\/strong><span>European guideline, pH 3.8 or higher<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-2\">2<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><strong class=\"num\">5%<\/strong><span>Texture and skin tone against placebo<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-4\">4<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><strong class=\"num\">10%<\/strong><span>CIR panel ceiling, pH 3.5 or higher<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-3\">3<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"sec products\" id=\"produits\" aria-labelledby=\"h-p\"><div class=\"wrap\">\n  <div class=\"p-head\"><div><h2 class=\"h2\" id=\"h-p\">Which products use glycolic acid?<\/h2>\n  <p class=\"lede\">Our <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/\">white label catalog<\/a> includes 10 formulas with glycolic acid: the key active in 3 of them, a supporting ingredient in the others. Every category can be customized (formula, fragrance, packaging).<\/p><\/div>\n  <div class=\"seg p-tabs\" role=\"tablist\" aria-label=\"Area\" id=\"ptabs\"><button type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-controls=\"pc-visage\" data-p=\"visage\">Face <span>7<\/span><\/button><button type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"pc-corps\" data-p=\"corps\">Body <span>2<\/span><\/button><button type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"pc-cheveux\" data-p=\"cheveux\">Hair <span>1<\/span><\/button><\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"p-cols\" style=\"--pc:3\"><div class=\"p-col on\" id=\"pc-visage\" role=\"tabpanel\"><h3><span class=\"count num\">7<\/span>Face<\/h3><p>Key active in AHA exfoliants and cleansing gels, supporting active in scrubs, targeted care and creams.<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-face-creams\/\"><span>Face creams<\/span><span class=\"n\">3<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-face-scrubs\/\"><span>Face scrubs<\/span><span class=\"n\">2<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-face-cleansers\/\"><span>Face cleansers<\/span><span class=\"n\">1<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-face-serums\/\"><span>Face serums<\/span><span class=\"n\">1<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=feat><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-face-scrubs\/aha-face-exfoliant\/\"><span>Grain-Free AHA Face Exfoliant<small>Key active<\/small><\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-face-cleansers\/aha-cleansing-gel\/\"><span>AHA Cleansing Gel<small>Key active<\/small><\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"p-col\" id=\"pc-corps\" role=\"tabpanel\"><h3><span class=\"count num\">2<\/span>Body<\/h3><p>Supporting active in one body scrub and one washing product of the catalog.<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-body-scrubs\/\"><span>Body scrubs<\/span><span class=\"n\">1<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-shower-gels\/\"><span>Shower gels and soaps<\/span><span class=\"n\">1<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"p-col\" id=\"pc-cheveux\" role=\"tabpanel\"><h3><span class=\"count num\">1<\/span>Hair<\/h3><p>Key active in the AHA scalp spray.<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-hair-serums\/\"><span>Hair serums and sprays<\/span><span class=\"n\">1<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=feat><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-hair-serums\/aha-scalp-spray\/\"><span>AHA Scalp Spray<small>Key active<\/small><\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"pairs\"><p>In our formulas, it is most often paired with<\/p><a class=\"chip\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/glossary-cosmetic-ingredients\/niacinamide\/\">Niacinamide <span class=\"num\">7<\/span><\/a><a class=\"chip\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/glossary-cosmetic-ingredients\/panthenol\/\">Panthenol <span class=\"num\">6<\/span><\/a><a class=\"chip\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/glossary-cosmetic-ingredients\/hyaluronic-acid\/\">Hyaluronic acid <span class=\"num\">4<\/span><\/a><a class=\"chip\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/glossary-cosmetic-ingredients\/salicylic-acid\/\">Salicylic acid <span class=\"num\">3<\/span><\/a><a class=\"chip\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/glossary-cosmetic-ingredients\/allantoin\/\">Allantoin <span class=\"num\">3<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n  <\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"sec\" id=\"comparatif\" aria-labelledby=\"h-cmp\"><div class=\"wrap\">\n  <h2 class=\"h2\" id=\"h-cmp\">Glycolic acid, lactic acid, salicylic acid or niacinamide?<\/h2><p class=\"lede\">Four actives often compared for exfoliating or smoothing skin texture. They do not exclude each other and are combined in several of our formulas.<\/p>\n  <div class=\"seg c-pick\" role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Compare with\" id=\"cpick\"><button type=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"true\" data-c=\"3\">Lactic acid<\/button><button type=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" data-c=\"4\">Salicylic acid<\/button><button type=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" data-c=\"5\">Niacinamide<\/button><\/div>\n  <div class=\"tbl-wrap\"><table class=\"cmp\" id=\"cmp\" data-c=\"3\"><colgroup><col><col class=\"me\"><col><col><col><\/colgroup>\n  <thead><tr><td><\/td><th scope=\"col\">Glycolic acid<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Lactic acid<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Salicylic acid<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Niacinamide<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><th scope=\"row\">Family<\/th><td>AHA<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-3\">3<\/a><\/td><td>AHA<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-3\">3<\/a><\/td><td>BHA (common name)<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-12\">12<\/a><\/td><td>Vitamin B3, not an acid<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Effect studied<\/th><td>Texture and skin tone at 5%<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-4\">4<\/a><\/td><td>Surface exfoliation<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-3\">3<\/a><\/td><td>See the salicylic acid page<\/td><td>See the niacinamide page<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">EU regulation<\/th><td>No restriction in the annexes<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-1\">1<\/a>. Guideline: 4%, pH 3.8 or higher<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-2\">2<\/a><\/td><td>No restriction in the annexes. Guideline: 2.5%, pH 5 or higher<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-2\">2<\/a><\/td><td>Restricted: 0.5 to 3% depending on the product<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-11\">11<\/a><\/td><td>No restriction<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Sun<\/th><td>Increased UV sensitivity, reversible within a week<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-5\">5<\/a><\/td><td>Sun protection recommended with AHAs<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-3\">3<\/a><\/td><td>Sun protection recommended with BHAs<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-12\">12<\/a><\/td><td>Not photosensitizing<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"sec\" id=\"faq\" aria-labelledby=\"h-faq\"><div class=\"wrap faq-grid\">\n  <h2 class=\"h2\" id=\"h-faq\">Frequently asked questions about glycolic acid<\/h2><div class=\"faq\"><details open><summary>What is glycolic acid?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"a\">It is the best-known alpha-hydroxy acid, also called hydroxyacetic acid (CAS 79-14-1). AHA products cause exfoliation, meaning the removal of surface cells. How strong it is depends on the type of AHA, the concentration and the pH<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-3\">3<\/a>.<\/div><\/details><details><summary>What are the benefits of glycolic acid for skin?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"a\">In the 3-month placebo-controlled trial, the 5% cream significantly improved skin texture and discoloration in 75 volunteers. The drop in wrinkles was not significant<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-4\">4<\/a>. The dermatologists of the Delphi panel also recommend it for brown spots<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-7\">7<\/a>.<\/div><\/details><details><summary>What percentage of glycolic acid and what pH should you choose?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"a\">No maximum concentration is listed in the annexes of European regulation<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-1\">1<\/a>. The European scientific committee proposed, as a precaution, 4% and a pH of 3.8 or higher<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-2\">2<\/a>. The CIR panel allows 10% at most and a pH of 3.5 or higher, with a formula protecting from the sun or sun protection advice<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-3\">3<\/a>.<\/div><\/details><details><summary>Does glycolic acid make skin sensitive to the sun?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"a\">Yes, during use. With 10% at pH 3.5 for 4 weeks, skin tolerates less UV before turning red, but the effect disappears one week after stopping<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-5\">5<\/a>. The FDA recommends that manufacturers add a warning advising sunscreen, protective clothing and limited exposure during use and for a week afterward<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-3\">3<\/a>.<\/div><\/details><details><summary>Should you use glycolic acid in the morning or at night?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"a\">None of the sources cited sets the time. What matters is sun protection during use and the following week<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-3\">3<\/a>, and clear directions for use on the label.<\/div><\/details><details><summary>Is glycolic acid safe?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"a\">At the recommended concentrations and pH, the CIR panel judges it safe<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-3\">3<\/a>. Irritation remains possible: the FDA received 114 reports between 1992 and February 2004, including burns (45), swelling (29) and itching (12), mostly with strongly exfoliating peel-type products<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-3\">3<\/a>.<\/div><\/details><details><summary>Can you use glycolic acid during pregnancy?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"a\">The sources cited do not address pregnancy. As with any exfoliating product, a healthcare professional's advice remains the rule.<\/div><\/details><details><summary>Can you manufacture a glycolic acid exfoliant for my brand?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"a\">Yes. Our <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/iso-22716-certified-cosmetics-manufacturer\/\">ISO 22716 certified<\/a> lab offers 10 glycolic acid formulas from the catalog (exfoliants, cleansing gels, scalp care) that you can customize, or a <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/cosmetic-formulation-lab\/\">custom formula<\/a>. Samples are free.<\/div><\/details><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"sec\" id=\"plus\" aria-labelledby=\"h-more\" style=\"padding-top:0\"><div class=\"wrap more-grid\">\n  <div><h2 class=\"h2\" id=\"h-more\">Further reading<\/h2><div class=\"hubs\"><a class=\"chip\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/glossary-cosmetic-ingredients\/\">Ingredient glossary<\/a><a class=\"chip\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-face-scrubs\/\">White label face scrubs<\/a><a class=\"chip\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/cosmetic-formulation-lab\/\">Custom cosmetic formulation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n  <ul class=\"more-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/the-top-3-most-in-demand-white-label-cosmetics-products\/\"><span><strong>The top 3 most in-demand white label cosmetic products<\/strong><small>AHA micro-peeling, a star product for sensitive skin<\/small><\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/trending-cosmetic-ingredients-2026\/\"><span><strong>Top 10 trending cosmetic ingredients in 2026<\/strong><small>The actives to add to a white label range<\/small><\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/beauty-trends-2026-cosmetics-laboratory\/\"><span><strong>The 12 beauty trends set to dominate the market in 2026<\/strong><small>Gentle fruit acid exfoliants are one of them<\/small><\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"sec sources\" id=\"sources\" aria-labelledby=\"h-s\"><div class=\"wrap\">\n  <h2 class=\"h2\" id=\"h-s\">Sources<\/h2><p class=\"lede\">Peer-reviewed studies and official regulatory sources, checked on November 2, 2026.<\/p>\n  <ol class=\"src\"><li id=\"src-1\"><span>European Commission. <em>CosIng, GLYCOLIC ACID entry<\/em> (CAS 79-14-1, EC 201-180-5). <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/growth\/tools-databases\/cosing\/details\/34147\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ec.europa.eu\/growth\/tools-databases\/cosing<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-2\"><span>Scientific Committee on Cosmetic Products and Non-Food Products Intended for Consumers (SCCNFP). <em>Updated position paper concerning consumer safety of alpha-hydroxy acids<\/em>, SCCNFP\/0799\/04, adopted May 25, 2004. <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/health\/ph_risk\/committees\/sccp\/documents\/out284_en.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ec.europa.eu<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-3\"><span>US Food and Drug Administration. <em>Alpha hydroxy acids<\/em>, \"Cosmetic Ingredients\" page. <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/cosmetics\/cosmetic-ingredients\/alpha-hydroxy-acids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fda.gov<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-4\"><span>Thibault PK, Wlodarczyk J, Wenck A. <em>A double-blind randomized clinical trial on the effectiveness of a daily glycolic acid 5% formulation in the treatment of photoaging.<\/em> Dermatol Surg. 1998;24(5):573-577. <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/j.1524-4725.1998.tb04209.x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.1111\/j.1524-4725.1998.tb04209.x<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-5\"><span>Kaidbey K, Sutherland B, Bennett P, et al. <em>Topical glycolic acid enhances photodamage by ultraviolet light.<\/em> Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed. 2003;19(1):21-27. <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1034\/j.1600-0781.2003.00013.x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.1034\/j.1600-0781.2003.00013.x<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-6\"><span>Narda M, Trullas C, Brown A, et al. <em>Glycolic acid adjusted to pH 4 stimulates collagen production and epidermal renewal without affecting levels of proinflammatory TNF-alpha in human skin explants.<\/em> J Cosmet Dermatol. 2021;20(2):513-521. <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/jocd.13570\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.1111\/jocd.13570<\/a><span class=\"tag\">ISDIN<\/span><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-7\"><span>Alvarez GV, Kang BY, Richmond AM, et al. <em>Skincare ingredients recommended by cosmetic dermatologists: a Delphi consensus study.<\/em> J Am Acad Dermatol. 2025;93(6):1509-1525. <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.jaad.2025.04.021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.1016\/j.jaad.2025.04.021<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-8\"><span>Tang SC, Yang JH. <em>Dual effects of alpha-hydroxy acids on the skin.<\/em> Molecules. 2018;23(4):863. <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/molecules23040863\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.3390\/molecules23040863<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-9\"><span>Almeman AA. <em>Evaluating the efficacy and safety of alpha-hydroxy acids in dermatological practice: a comprehensive clinical and legal review.<\/em> Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2024;17:1661-1685. <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.2147\/CCID.S453243\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.2147\/CCID.S453243<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-10\"><span>Kornhauser A, Coelho SG, Hearing VJ. <em>Applications of hydroxy acids: classification, mechanisms, and photoactivity.<\/em> Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2010;3:135-142. <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.2147\/CCID.S9042\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.2147\/CCID.S9042<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-11\"><span>European Parliament and Council. <em>Regulation (EC) No 1223\/2009 on cosmetic products<\/em>, consolidated version of May 1, 2025: Annex III, entry 98 (salicylic acid). <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/EN\/TXT\/?uri=CELEX:02009R1223-20250501\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eur-lex.europa.eu<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-12\"><span>US Food and Drug Administration. <em>Beta hydroxy acids<\/em>, \"Cosmetic Ingredients\" page (content as of February 25, 2022). <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/cosmetics\/cosmetic-ingredients\/beta-hydroxy-acids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fda.gov<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/section>\n\n<div class=\"fab\" id=\"fab\"><a class=\"btn\" href=\"#consultation\">Create a glycolic acid product <span class=\"knob\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" 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A product specialist will get back to you shortly.<\/div><\/div><noscript class=\"wpforms-error-noscript\">Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.<\/noscript><div id=\"wpforms-error-noscript\" style=\"display: none;\">Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.<\/div><div class=\"wpforms-field-container\"><div id=\"wpforms-28270-field_26-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-html\" data-field-type=\"html\" data-field-id=\"26\"><div id=\"wpforms-28270-field_26\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-28270-field_26-error\"><center>CONTACT INFORMATION<\/center><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-28270-field_8-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-name\" data-field-type=\"name\" data-field-id=\"8\"><fieldset><legend class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" aria-hidden=\"false\">Name <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/legend><div class=\"wpforms-field-row wpforms-field-large\"><div 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