Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Pads, 50 Pads

Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Pads — Gentle AHA Pads with Aloe & Chamomile for Texture and Pores, 50 Pads

$24.99

The ten-second version of a resurfacing treatment.

Dullness is usually just surface build-up — dead skin that hasn't shed cleanly, sitting where light should be bouncing off. Glycolic acid is the smallest AHA molecule, which is why it handles that better than almost anything else.

The experience

A soft pad, a light sweep, and skin that feels immediately smoother under your fingertips. Aloe and chamomile keep the acid comfortable rather than tingly, so it doesn't feel like something you have to brace for.

Full ingredient list

Glycolic Acid, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Sodium Citrate.

Glycolic acid — loosens the bonds holding dull surface cells in place
Glycerin — draws water into the skin so exfoliating never means drying
Aloe and chamomile — the calming half of the formula
Sodium citrate — buffers the pH so the acid works without being harsh

How to use

Two or three evenings a week, on clean dry skin. Sweep across the face and neck, avoiding the eye area and lips. Follow with moisturiser. Do not rinse.

Wear SPF the next day — AHAs increase sun sensitivity, and skipping sunscreen undoes the work. Don't use on the same night as retinol until you know how your skin handles both.

Specifications

Contents: 50 pads
Benefits: exfoliating, moisturising, oil control
Skin type: all
Shelf life: 3 years unopened

Which pad is for you

This is the resurfacing one. For calming blemish-prone skin, use the Succinic Acid Cleansing Pads. For uneven tone, use the Kojic Acid Turmeric Cleansing Pads.

Designed to help improve the look of skin texture and refine the appearance of pores. Results vary. Patch test before first use, and increase frequency gradually.

FAQ

What does glycolic acid actually do?
It's an alpha hydroxy acid that loosens the bonds between dead surface cells so they shed evenly. That's what produces the smoother texture and brighter look — it's exfoliation, not bleaching.
How often should you use glycolic acid pads?
Two to three times a week to start. Nightly use is possible for some skin types but is not where you begin.
Glycolic or salicylic — which is right for me?
Glycolic works on the surface and suits texture, dullness and fine lines. Salicylic is oil-soluble and works inside the pore, so it suits congestion and blackheads.
Do you rinse them off?
No. Sweep, let it dry for a minute, then moisturise.
Do glycolic pads make you more sensitive to the sun?
Yes. AHAs increase UV sensitivity, so daily SPF isn't optional while you're using them.
Can you use glycolic pads with retinol?
Not on the same night when you're starting out. Alternate evenings until you know how your skin copes, then adjust.
Can you use them on your neck and chest?
Yes, and it's worth doing — those areas show texture change as clearly as the face and are usually neglected.