Glycolic Acid

Glycolic Acid Serums, Cleansers & Creams

What is Glycolic Acid?

Glycolic acid is naturally derived from sugarcane and is an Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA). AHA's are water soluble which means that they can be quickly neutralised on the skin with a splash of water if necessary. Glycolic is best known for its skin smoothing and acne-fighting properties. It has the smallest molecule out of all the AHA's and it is therefore the most effective at penetrating the skin.

Which skin types is Glycolic Acid best for?

Glycolic Acid boasts multiple benefits for different skin types and is therefore a great all-rounder ingredient to use. If you have sensitive skin, you may find that glycolic acid irritates your skin. If this is the case, we recommend that you try Lactic acid or Mandelic acid as these are gentler.

What are the main benefits of Glycolic Acid?

  • Gently exfoliates
  • Smooths your skin's texture
  • Minimises bacterial growth
  • Reduces fine lines and wrinkles
  • Reduces and fades dark spots
  • Helps to treat acne

    How to use Glycolic Acid?

    Glycolic acid makes your skin sensitive to sunlight so it's best to use this AHA as part of your evening skincare regime. If no irritation occurs, you can use Glycolic Acid up to 5 times a week however we recommend that you use it consistently 2 to 3 times per week for the best long-lasting results.

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    A single tube of mesoestetic Brightening Foammesoestetic Brightening Foam
    mesoestetic Brightening Foam

    Brighten and renew your skin with mesoestetic Brightening Foam, a gentle gel to creamy cleansing foam. This is perfect to rebalance normal and combination skin.

    £29.95
    iS Clinical Brightening Serum 30mliS Clinical Brightening Serum 30ml
    iS Clinical Brightening Serum 30ml

    This lightweight and concentrated serum safely brightens skin with a hydroquinone-free and paraben-free formula that gently resurfaces skin and provides long-term visible improvements.

    £138.00
    iS Clinical Brightening Complex 30ml
    iS Clinical Brightening Complex 30ml

    Featuring an innovative blend of proprietary and safe brightening ingredients, alongside pharmaceutical grade botanicals, this unique formula safely and effectively treats hyperpigmentation whilst also hydrating and delivering antioxidant benefits to skin. 

    £151.00
    Environ Focus Care Moisture+ Alpha Hydroxy Night Cream
    Environ Focus Care Moisture+ Alpha Hydroxy Night Cream

    This resurfacing AHA cream restores a smoother, softer appearance and feel to the skin.

    £45.00
    Jan Marini Transformation Eye CreamJan Marini Transformation Eye Cream
    Jan Marini Transformation Eye Cream

    Helps repair damaged cells, maintain and augment the appearance of youthful, healthy skin.

    £72.00
    Dr LEVY Switzerland 3Deep Renewal Micro-Resurfacing Cleanser bottleDr LEVY Switzerland 3Deep Renewal Micro-Resurfacing Cleanser
    Dr LEVY Switzerland 3Deep Renewal Micro-Resurfacing Cleanser

    This gentle yet intensive micro-resurfacing cleansing restores a clear, smooth and radiant complexion.

    £38.99 £42.00 7% offsaving
    iS Clinical Brightening Serum 15mliS Clinical Brightening Serum 15ml
    iS Clinical Brightening Serum 15ml

    This lightweight and concentrated serum safely brightens skin with a hydroquinone-free and paraben-free formula that gently resurfaces skin and provides long-term visible improvements.

    £83.00
    Image Skincare Ageless Total Resurfacing MasqueImage Skincare Ageless Total Resurfacing Masque
    Image Skincare Ageless Total Resurfacing Masque

    Image Skincare Ageless Total Resurfacing Masque contains an exfoliating blend of Glycolic and Salicylic acids that resurface the skin by softly removing dead skin cells.

    £50.40 £56.00 10% offsaving
    mesoestetic Ultimate Micropeel tubmesoestetic Ultimate Micropeel
    mesoestetic Ultimate Micropeel

    Smooth and renew your skin with mesoestetic Ultimate Micropeel! This microexfoliation treatment refines texture and imperfections for a more radiant complexion.

    £54.95
    NeoStrata NeoCeuticals Problem Dry Skin Cream tubeNeoStrata NeoCeuticals Problem Dry Skin Cream
    NeoStrata NeoCeuticals Problem Dry Skin Cream

    £32.64 £40.80 20% offsaving
    Hydropeptide 5X Power Peel Daily Resurfacing PadsHydropeptide 5X Power Peel Daily Resurfacing Pads
    Hydropeptide 5X Power Peel Daily Resurfacing Pads

    Promote a hydrated and smooth skin surface with resurfacing pads containing Glycolic, Lactic and Salicylic Acids to brighten and clarify skin.

    £62.00
    Image Skincare Ageless Total Repair CremeImage Skincare Ageless Total Repair Creme
    Image Skincare Ageless Total Repair Creme

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    £95.40 £106.00 10% offsaving
    Eminence Organic Yam & Pumpkin Enzyme Peel 5%
    Eminence Organic Yam & Pumpkin Enzyme Peel 5%

    Eminence Organic Yam & Pumpkin Enzyme Peel 5% available from Face the Future. Eminence Organic Skincare products are free of parabens, animal by-products, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfates, harmful colourants and fragrances, mineral oils, petroleum...

    £46.00
    Nip+Fab Glycolic Fix Extreme XXL Pad tubNip+Fab Glycolic Fix Extreme XXL Pads - 100 Pads
    Nip+Fab Glycolic Fix Extreme XXL Pads - 100 Pads

    £18.36 £22.95 20% offsaving
    Image Skincare Ageless Total Anti-Ageing SerumImage Skincare Ageless Total Anti-Ageing Serum
    Image Skincare Ageless Total Anti-Ageing Serum

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    £96.30 £107.00 10% offsaving
    Exuviance Professional Pedi-PeelExuviance Professional Pedi-Peel
    Exuviance Professional Pedi-Peel

    The perfect solution for dry heels and elbows, Exuviance Professional Pedi-Peel is a high strength AHA/Glycolic Acid exfoliating cream infused with Vitamin E that effectively repairs calloused, scaly or cracked skin.

    £42.60
    DMK Micro Peel bottle
    DMK Micro Peel

    Existing Face the Future DMK customers can re-order by calling 0113 282 7744. New customers interested in purchasing DMK products can book a free consultation at our advanced skin clinic.

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    Proto-col Microdermabrasion 20mlProto-col Microdermabrasion 20ml
    Proto-col Microdermabrasion 20ml

    Reveal a brighter and more youthful complexion with this blend of diamonds and pearls alongside Glycolic Acid. This handy 20ml tube can go with you on your travels and holidays, so you can always have...

    £12.95
    White product and the box of ALLSKIN MED AHA Retexturising SerumALLSKIN MED AHA Retexturising Serum
    ALLSKIN MED AHA Retexturising Serum

    A retexturising and smoothing serum with a high concentration of glycolic, lactic, citric and shikimic acids delivered in a gradual release system with additional skin hydrators and soothers that enable excellent exfoliation with minimal irritation.

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    Institut Esthederm Intensive AHA Peel SerumInstitut Esthederm Intensive AHA Peel Serum
    Institut Esthederm Intensive AHA Peel Serum

    Gently exfoliate skin.

    £72.00
    Proto-col Microdermabrasion 60mlProto-col Microdermabrasion 60ml
    Proto-col Microdermabrasion 60ml

    Reveal a brighter and more youthful complexion with this blend of diamonds and pearlsalongside Glycolic Acid. This product has an innovative double action approach to removing dead skin cells and promoting cellular turnover for beautiful, glowing...

    £32.95
    Image Skincare Body Spa Exfoliating Body ScrubImage Skincare Body Spa Exfoliating Body Scrub
    Image Skincare Body Spa Exfoliating Body Scrub

    Now available to order online!

    £38.70 £43.00 10% offsaving
    Nip+Fab Glycolic Fix X-Treme Pads tubNip+Fab Glycolic Fix X-Treme Pads
    Nip+Fab Glycolic Fix X-Treme Pads

    £15.16 £18.95 20% offsaving
    Image Skincare Ageless Total Retinol A CremeImage Skincare Ageless Total Retinol A Creme
    Image Skincare Ageless Total Retinol A Creme

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