Glycolic Acid
Glycolic Acid is a buffering ingredient. It’s in 169 products on Poliage, most often exfoliant, cleanser and mask. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A small alpha-hydroxy acid originally from sugarcane. Loosens dead surface skin and adjusts pH.
What it does
Contains Glycolic Acid: buffering
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 34147, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Glycolic Acid
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