Pharmlitalia Glycolic Acid Pads 35% 60 Count

Overview

Pharmlitalia's Glycolic_35 Facial Peel is a jar of 60 pre-soaked pads carrying a 35 percent glycolic acid complex. It is unscented, alcohol free, and labeled for normal skin and all skin tones.

A 35 percent glycolic acid concentration is a notably strong dose for an at-home pad product, well above the 5 to 10 percent range typical of everyday exfoliating pads. The jar and tub packaging is meant for pads to be pulled out pre-soaked rather than applied from a separate liquid. Pharmlitalia lists the product as natural and alcohol free.

• 60 count jar of pre-soaked pads
• 35% glycolic acid complex
• Alcohol free formula
• Labeled for all skin tones, normal skin type

Who it's for

For people already accustomed to at-home glycolic acid exfoliation who want a higher-strength pad rather than a mild maintenance formula. The label specifies normal skin, so it is not positioned for sensitive or reactive skin types.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

Glycolic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid that works by loosening the bonds between dead skin cells, and at 35 percent this formula sits toward the higher end of what is sold for home use rather than professional application. The pads come pre-soaked in the jar, which keeps application consistent from one use to the next. There is no scent or alcohol added to the formula.

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