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The Holy Grail for Dry Skin? Glycolic Acid
Glycolic acid, the superstar component of any anti-aging skincare routine, is a consumer favorite for what it brings to facial washes, shower gels, and lotions. But a surprising capability of glycolic acid many consumers might not know about? This alpha hydroxy acid’s outstanding ability to combat psoriasis and other, milder...
8 Huge Beauty & Personal Care Trends for 2018
2017 was an extremely innovative and exciting year in the beauty, skincare, and personal care world, as manufacturers offered consumers exciting new products, technologies, and benefits that highlighted a host of innovations. If you think that’s going to slow down in the New Year ahead, you’re better think again. The personal...
Glycolic Acid, The Acne-Fighting Superstar
Glycolic acid is best known as a powerhouse ingredient for making skin appear brighter and more dewy. However, glycolic acid is also a key component of skincare products designed to fight acne, and consumers are taking notice of glycolic acid’s oil, dirt, and blemish-fighting powers. Glycolic acid is such a...
Glycolic Acid, the Hottest New Addition to Haircare
Glycolic acid has long been a favorite ingredient of cosmetic formulators and consumers alike for skincare products, due to its incredible ability to combat acne, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and exfoliate effectively. But today, glycolic acid is being touted as the hottest, hippest ingredient to add to haircare products,...
Drunk Elephants & The Skincare Health Trend
The global skincare market is predicted to just keep growing, with a CAGR between 4.7% and 5.3% by 2023. In 2016, the skincare segment of personal care products was worth $130.7 billion USD, and this upward trend will just continue to increase as consumers demand more multi-purpose skincare products that deliver a variety...
The Glycolic Acid Peel’s Big Consumer Comeback
Glycolic acid peels have made a resounding comeback as the hottest and most effective skincare product for consumers to use to unveil smoother, brighter skin. They’re now even more popular than they were in 1997, the peel’s last consumer interest high point, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery....