How to Use glycolic acid in a Sentence

glycolic acid

noun

• 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
• There’s real science behind the glossing effects of glycolic acid in hair care.
  — Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 13 Sep. 2024
• This combats glycolic acid's drying effect, so your skin won't feel tight after use.
  — Sarah Han, Allure, 16 Aug. 2024

Last Updated: 6 Dec 2024