Adaptiva

Glycolic Acid

Also known as: aha
AHA ✓ Doctor-validated Safety baseline 60/100 Photosensitizing ✓ Pregnancy-safe

What it does

Alpha-hydroxy acid; surface exfoliant for tone & texture.

Performance by skin type & concern

Skin typeConcernEfficacySafety
Any dullness
88/100
62/100
Any pigmentation
85/100
60/100

Pairs well & pairs poorly with

Conflicts

  • Retinol high Stacking high-strength acids with retinol can compromise the barrier.
  • Salicylic Acid high Stacking AHAs with BHAs over-exfoliates and damages the barrier.
  • Adapalene high Stacking retinoids with AHAs over-exfoliates.
  • Retinaldehyde high Stronger retinoid + AHA stack — avoid in the same routine.