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Glypure® | Cosmetic-grade glycolic acid

Glycolic acid purified for performance. Proven on skin, hair and scalp.

Glypure® gives your formulas the full power of the smallest alpha-hydroxy acid, made on dedicated equipment on the only continuous, single-step glycolic acid process in the world, for the same result every batch. Choose from four grades, from serums and toners to anhydrous sticks, including Glypure® 70 ULTRA, formaldehyde and DCA non-detect. 

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85+ years
Glycolic acid expertise
24/7
Continuous U.S. production
4 grades
One for every format
Non-detect
Free-from claims
What it does

The smallest alpha-hydroxy acid with the biggest impact on skin, hair and scalp.

For Skin

Renews surface skin for smoother texture and a brighter, more even look, in formats from serums to peels.

For Hair

Penetrates the hair shaft to stabilize keratin, raising its denaturation temperature by 5 to 9 °C, for better resistance to heat styling.

For Scalp

Brings skin-care exfoliation to the scalp, one of beauty's fastest-moving categories, with one ingredient for both skin and hair.

What's really in your glycolic acid? Know your purity.

Formaldehyde: non-detect in Glypure® 70 ULTRA
DCA: non-detect in Glypure® 70 ULTRA
Process: continuous, single-step and made on dedicated equipment
Biodegradability: 89.6% in 7 days (OECD 301D)

 

Product lines

Four Glypure® grades. One for every format. 
glypure70

Glypure® 70

Cosmetic-grade 70% solution for reliable performance.
Glypure 70 Ultra

Glypure® 70 ULTRA

Ultra-purified, formaldehyde-free and DCA-free.
Glypure 99

Glypure® 99

Crystalline powder for anhydrous applications.
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Glypure® GL

A proactive AHA with reduced irritation potential.
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Developing for life sciences?

Developing for life sciences? Meet Glypure® Med+.

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FAQs

Is Glypure® formaldehyde-free?
Glypure® 70 ULTRA is formaldehyde non-detect and DCA non-detect, verified by lab testing.
Which Glypure® grade should I use?
Glypure® 70 or 70 ULTRA for aqueous formulas, Glypure® 99 for anhydrous or low-water formats, and Glypure® GL for sensitive skin and leave-on anhydrous products.
What pH should I formulate glycolic acid at?
For U.S. consumer products, CIR guidance calls for pH 3.5 or higher and 10% glycolic acid or less, with sun sensitivity labeling. In the EU, the SCCS opinion sets a maximum of 4% at pH 3.8 or higher.
Does glycolic acid work on hair?
Yes. In our testing, 5% Glypure® raised keratin denaturation temperature by 5 to 9 °C across African, Asian and Latino hair, for better resistance to heat styling.
Where is Glypure® made?
Made 24/7 in Belle, West Virginia and purified in Dayton, Tennessee.

 *Non-detect. Formaldehyde LOQ 4.20 ppm; DCA LOQ 5.40 ppb, Glypure® 70 ULTRA.