Glycolic Acid

Glycolic acid (or hydroxyacetic acid; chemical formula HOCH 2CO 2H) is a colorless, odorless and hygroscopic crystalline solid, highly soluble in water. It is used in various skin-care products. Glycolic acid is widespread in nature. A glycolate (sometimes spelled “glycollate”) is a salt or ester of glycolic acid.

Glycolic acid is a colorless, odorless and hygroscopic crystalline solid, highly soluble in water. It is used in various skin-care products. Glycolic acid is widespread in nature. A glycolate is a salt or ester of glycolic acid.