Glycolic Acid (AHA) for Dullness
Glycolic acid is the strongest topical for surface dullness.
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Glycolic acid is the strongest topical for surface dullness.
how to use it. 5–10% leave-on, 1–3 nights per week.
why it works. Rapid corneodesmosome cleavage produces immediate radiance and long-term texture improvement.
Reviewed with 1 source on 2026-07-03.
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