Glycolic Acid Powder

Glycolic Acid Powder is a concentrated cosmetic raw material used by trained cosmetic formulators, skincare makers, and small-batch beauty brands in properly formulated cosmetic products.

Glycolic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid, also known as an AHA, commonly used in cosmetic formulations designed for smooth-feeling, polished-looking, refreshed-looking, and radiant-looking skin care concepts.

This ingredient may be incorporated into compatible water-based formulas, emulsions, toners, creams, lotions, masks, cleansers, and body care products after proper dilution, pH testing, stability testing, and finished-product evaluation.

Glycolic Acid Powder is a concentrated raw material and must not be applied directly to the skin. It should only be used in properly formulated cosmetic products and handled with appropriate care.

This product is for external cosmetic formulation use only. It is not a finished skincare product and is not intended for direct undiluted application, chemical peel use, medical use, or treatment of any skin condition.

Application Type

• Cosmetic raw material
• Alpha hydroxy acid ingredient
• AHA cosmetic ingredient
• Water-soluble cosmetic powder
• Formulator-use skincare ingredient
• Toner formulation ingredient
• Cream and lotion ingredient
• Mask formulation ingredient
• Cleanser formulation ingredient
• Professional cosmetic formulation use only

Formulation Notes

Glycolic Acid Powder is a concentrated acid and must be properly diluted into a finished cosmetic formula before use.

Finished products containing AHA ingredients require careful formulation, accurate weighing, pH testing, stability testing, preservative testing, packaging evaluation, and appropriate labeling.

Do not apply this powder directly to skin. Do not use as a home chemical peel. Do not provide peel recipes or high-strength direct-use instructions to customers.

Any finished product containing glycolic acid should be formulated according to supplier guidance, applicable regulations, and final product safety requirements.

Suggested Applications

Glycolic Acid Powder may be used in compatible cosmetic formulations such as:

• Toners
• Serums
• Creams
• Lotions
• Gel creams
• Masks
• Cleansers
• Body care products
• Rinse-off products
• pH-adjusted cosmetic formulas

Finished formula compatibility depends on the complete formula, dilution level, pH, water phase, preservative system, added ingredients, packaging, stability testing, and intended use.

Solubility

Water-soluble.

Texture / Appearance

White to off-white crystalline powder.

pH / Testing Note

Finished products containing glycolic acid must be checked with a properly calibrated pH meter or suitable cosmetic pH testing method.

Do not guess the pH. Do not rely only on appearance, texture, or scent.

Precautions

• For external cosmetic formulation use only
• Concentrated cosmetic acid
• Not a finished skincare product
• Do not apply directly to skin
• Do not ingest
• Do not inhale powder
• Avoid contact with eyes
• Avoid contact with mucous membranes
• Wear appropriate gloves, eye protection, mask, and protective clothing when handling
• Keep away from children and pets
• Use only with proper formulation knowledge
• Do not use undiluted
• Do not use as a home chemical peel
• Do not apply to broken, irritated, freshly shaved, freshly exfoliated, sunburned, or reactive skin
• Finished products must be properly diluted, pH-tested, stability-tested, preserved, and labeled
• Finished products containing AHA ingredients may increase sun sensitivity
• Finished products may require sun-sensitivity directions and daytime sun protection instructions
• Final product safety, pH, stability, preservation, labeling, and regulatory compliance are the responsibility of the formulator
• This product is not a drug or therapeutic product
• This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease
• This product is not intended to treat acne, wrinkles, fine lines, age spots, discoloration, hyperpigmentation, scars, sun damage, enlarged pores, or any skin condition
• This product is not intended to bleach, whiten, lighten, or change natural skin color

Important Safety Warning

Do not apply Glycolic Acid Powder directly to skin. This is a concentrated acidic raw material and may cause serious irritation or injury if used incorrectly.

This product must be diluted and properly formulated before use in any cosmetic product.