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.
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.
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)
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
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
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
The small molecular size of Glypure® allows it to penetrate the skin more efficiently, potentially enhancing the results of complementary ingredients, such as kojic acid and hydroquinone. Glypure® readjusts water percentages in the epidermis, stimulates collagen synthesis, and promotes cell turnover/desquamation.
Glypure® is the most popular active ingredient in anti-aging formulations. This cosmetic-grade glycolic acid has strong consumer recognition.
Glypure® glycolic acid is one of the most popular ingredients for anti-aging and exfoliation products. More recently it has been demonstrated to offer unique advantages in hair care.
Glycolic acid is among the most popular actives in anti-aging formulations and has strong consumer recognition as an ingredient in many anti-aging skin care products.
PureTech Scientific has extremely high standards and capability for product stewardship, product supply, and product quality. The off-shore producers can only promise these things. PureTech Scientific can deliver on them.
Glypure® GL is a new active that delivers all the benefits of an AHA while minimizing the potential for skin irritation. Glypure® GL delivers a glycolic in a time-release fashion which diminishes the appearance of wrinkles and increases water content in your skin for long-lasting results.
Glypure® cosmetic grade glycolic acid allows you to decrease or eliminate the need for preservation boosters in personal care and cosmetic products. Learn more
Studies showed that adding Glypure® to hair care formulations provide multifunctional benefits and helps improve hair protection and manageability. Learn more
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