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Glypure® GL
Glypure® GL is a high-purity, proactive form of glycolic acid designed for use in a variety of personal care and cosmetic formulations, including cleansers, serums, moisturizers, shampoos, conditioners, and more.
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- Manufacturer: PureTech Scientific
- Product Line: PureTech Scientific Glypure® GL Proactiv AHA
- Product: Glypure® GL Proactiv AHA
- Industries: Personal Care
- Authorized Countries: Austria | Canada | France | Germany | Italy | Spain | Switzerland | United Kingdom | United States
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Overview
INCI: Glycolide (99.2%)
Glypure® GL is a high-purity, proactive form of glycolic acid commonly used in personal care products for its exfoliating and skin-renewing properties. It can help improve signs of aging, skin hyperpigmentation, scalp health, hair and skin texture, shine, and color retention, leaving skin and hair looking and feeling healthier and more beautiful without risk of irritation.
Glypure® GL is a versatile ingredient specially formulated for various product applications, including cleansers, serums, moisturizers, shampoos, conditioners, and more. The antiaging active ingredient containing a 99.2% pure, proactive form of glycolic acid that hydrolyzes upon exposure to moisture in the epidermis. The high purity and lack of acid content of Glypure® GL make it ideal for cosmetic applications, as it minimizes the potential for irritation and delivers maximum product efficacy.
Glypure® GL moisturizes the stratum cornea to remove dead skin cells and alleviate dry skin and flaking. It can readjust the water percentage in the epidermis and increase the production of dermal matrix compounds and collagen synthesis in the dermis, stimulating cell turnover and leading to excellent rejuvenation, exfoliation, and hydration effects. This helps minimize the appearance of fine lines, discoloration, and dehydration.
Glypure® GL is recommended for use at a concentration of 5–10 wt%, although higher concentrations may be used in professional treatments.
Specifications
Purity, wt%: 99.2
Moisture content (ppm): 213
Molecular weight: 116.07
Physical state: Solid
Appearance: White crystalline solid
Density @ 23°C (73°F), g/mL: 0.7
Melting point, °C: 82–84
Recommended use level, %: 5–10
CAS No.: 502-97-6
Primary Chemistry: Hydroxyacetic acid (glycolic acid)
Features & Benefits
- Exceptional purity levels for personal care
- Clear, colorless appearance
- Odorless
- Reliable, consistent supply from a dedicated production line
- Compatible with other compounds and ingredients
- Biodegradable with an excellent chemical profile
- Nonacidic
- Proactive form of glycolic acid
- Lower irritation potential
- No pH adjustment necessary
- Skincare benefits:
- Improves the appearance of sun-damaged skin and fights skin aging
- Reveals smoother, brighter, more supple skin with less pigmentation and fewer irregularities
- Exfoliates to promote skin shedding and removal of dead cells
- Enhances the performance of over-the-counter skincare products and prescription skincare formulations
- Upon exposure to moisture, it hydrolyzes to form glycolic acid within the epidermis
- Stimulates cell production and turnover
- Replenishes moisture
- Rejuvenates skin by minimizing fine lines and wrinkles, improving skin elasticity, and evening out skin tones
- Hair care benefits:
- Helps hair withstand heat
- Makes hair more manageable and easier to style
- Makes hair softer and smoother
- Moisturizes and exfoliates the scalp
- Makes hair less prone to breakage
- Nail care benefits:
- Moisturizes nails and cuticles for a healthier look and feel
- Softens cuticles for easier grooming
Problems Solved
Irritation from acids Limited performance of lactic acid, BHA, and other exfoliating agents Low purity and chloride content in imported glycolic acid products AHA and BHA local availability and supply issues Poor penetration, moisturization, and weathering resistance of skin and hair care products Poor and slow effect on acne and skin-aging wrinkles Inadequate exfoliation and moisturization
Applications
Skin care products, including moisturizers, cleansers, creams, lotions, masks, and antiaging serums Hair care products, including shampoos, conditioners, detanglers, hair and scalp masks Nail care products, including cuticle oils, creams, lotions, exfoliators, and peels for nail rejuvenation
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