pH-Dependent Antibacterial Activity of Glycolic Acid: Implications for Anti-Acne Formulations

Abstract Glycolic acid is the smallest alpha hydroxy acid and widely used for skincare applications, including to treat acne vulgaris. Oftentimes, high concentrations of glycolic acid (~20–50 vol%) are incorporated into chemical peels to reduce acne-related inflammation while there is an outstanding...

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Main Authors: Elba R. Valle-González, Joshua A. Jackman, Bo Kyeong Yoon, Natalia Mokrzecka, Nam-Joon Cho
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Nature Portfolio 2020
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/df6356246758477aa95a7d156f5ac849
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