Sodium Glycolate

Also known as: sodium-glycolate

SOD

1/10

Concern level

Low concern

A sodium salt of glycolic acid that acts as a mild exfoliant and humectant.

Pore-clogging

Non-comedogenic

Pregnancy

Safe

EWG Score

1/10

Regulatory

No data

Chemical Properties

pH Range

4.00 - 6.00

Typical Concentration

0.50% - 5.00%

Skin Type Compatibility

dry skin5/10

oily skin6/10

sensitive skin4/10

acne prone5/10

mature skin5/10

normal skin6/10

Risks & Warnings

Generally safe with low risk of irritation.

Vegan Cruelty-Free

Found In Products

Clarins

Multi-Active Brightening Glow Serum with Vitamin C + AHA

Peter Thomas Roth

Anti-aging Cleansing Gel

Jack Black

Face Buff Energizing Scrub

Naturally Serious

Lemon-Aid Makeup-Removing Cleansing Gel

Youth To The People

Superfood Hydrating Gentle Antioxidant Refillable Cleanser

Jack Black

Skin Saviors™

Glow Recipe

Plum Plump™ Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Serum

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna

Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence with Hyaluronic Acid + Tamarind