hydroxy
adjective
hy·droxy
hī-ˈdräk-sē 
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The brand’s newest anti-aging serum is created with a slew of peptides plus niacinamide and poly hydroxy acids that work together to smooth existing fine lines.
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Claire Sullivan, WWD, 31 July 2024
Exfoliating hydroxy acids, meanwhile, cause the surface layer of skin to peel to promote new cell growth, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
—Katie Mogg, NBC News, 29 Feb. 2024
This cream boasts 10 percent hydroxy acid, which has a drying effect on acne breakouts, but doesn’t dehydrate the complexion as a whole.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 12 May 2023
In addition to hydroxy acids, the formula also features a collection of soothing ingredients such as aloe, chamomile, and rose oil to help keep inflammation and irritation at bay.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 12 May 2023
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Claire Sullivan, WWD, 31 July 2024
Exfoliating hydroxy acids, meanwhile, cause the surface layer of skin to peel to promote new cell growth, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
—Katie Mogg, NBC News, 29 Feb. 2024
This cream boasts 10 percent hydroxy acid, which has a drying effect on acne breakouts, but doesn’t dehydrate the complexion as a whole.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 12 May 2023
In addition to hydroxy acids, the formula also features a collection of soothing ingredients such as aloe, chamomile, and rose oil to help keep inflammation and irritation at bay.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 12 May 2023
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hydroxy
adjective
hy·droxy
hī-ˈdräk-sē
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