The Three Essentials for Glycolic Acid to Work Effectively

For glycolic acid to deliver visible results, formulation is everything. The percentage on the label only tells part of the story — what matters is how much glycolic acid is free, active, correctly balanced, and able to reach the skin effectively.

1. FREE Active Glycolic Acid
Only free glycolic acid is active on the skin. Dr Mayson’s formulas are built around free active glycolic acid — not diluted, neutralised, or weakened by unnecessary ingredients.

What matters most is not the percentage printed on the label, but how much glycolic acid remains free, active, and available to work on the skin.

2. Correct pH
Glycolic acid must be formulated at the right pH. Too low, and it may irritate. Too high, and activity will be reduced. Dr Mayson’s formulas are carefully pH-created to support optimum glycolic performance.

3. Efficient Delivery
Glycolic acid must be able to penetrate effectively. Dr Mayson’s lotion-based formulas are designed to support efficient delivery of glycolic into the skin — without the heavier barrier often associated with cream-based formulas.

The Takeaway: Formulation is everything!

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