Pertaining to, or derived from, glycol; as, glycolic ether; glycolic acid.

acid peels: Part of the chemical family referred to as alpha-hydroxy acids. Glycolic acid is a naturally occurring compound in sugar cane. When applied, it helps to dissolve the outer layer of skin.

Aldehyde - (C2H4O2), also called hydroxyacetaldehyde, is formed during the oxidation of ethane and isoprene, and also by the emission of biomass fires. It is the simplest form of sugar. Glycol aldehydes have also been found in trace amounts in dust clouds near the Milky Way of outer space. [Journal of Geophysical Research; v.D13, page 8469. 2003] [JGR-Atmospheres; V.104, No D17, pages 21, 237.1999

An exfoliation treatment used to balance uneven skin tone, the appearance of dark spots, discolorations and revitalizes skin.