{"product_id":"biochem™️-5-glycolic-acid","title":"BioChem™️ 5% Glycolic Acid","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBioChem™️ 5% Glycolic Acid\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"450\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"140\"\u003eGlycolic acid\u003c\/strong\u003e is the smallest molecule in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"201\"\u003ealpha hydroxy acid (AHA)\u003c\/strong\u003e family, derived from sugarcane.\u003cbr data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"236\"\u003eBecause of its small size, it \u003cstrong data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"301\"\u003epenetrates the skin efficiently\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it one of the most potent exfoliating acids in skincare.\u003cbr data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"369\"\u003eIt works by loosening the bonds between dead skin cells so they shed more easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"455\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"472\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"472\"\u003eBenefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"946\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"573\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"476\" data-end=\"509\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"476\" data-end=\"507\"\u003eExfoliation \u0026amp; 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frequency can increase if tolerated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1267\"\u003eBest paired with\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003eHydrators (hyaluronic acid, glycerin) to offset dryness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003eAvoid combining\u003c\/strong\u003e with strong retinoids or benzoyl peroxide in the same routine unless advised by a dermatologist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1457\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003eFDA Cautions \u0026amp; 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