Acne-Fighting Ingredients
How to Know Which Acne-Fighting Ingredient Is Right For You
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Glycolic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (or AHA) that exfoliates the skin and boosts cell turnover, meaning it works just as well at giving you a glow as it does at clearing breakouts. However, because of how mild it is, Dr. Roa suggests using it in higher percentages (like 10 percent).