Glycolic Acid

Glycolic Acid comes from sugarcane but while refined sugar might break you out, its chemical cousin helps fix the aftermath. It’s a beautiful kind of skincare karma.

The science behind the smooth skin

As the smallest molecule in the Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) family, Glycolic Acid can travel deep into the skin’s surface layers. That means it can dissolve the bonds that keep dull, dead skin cells clinging on deep within your skin.

That exfoliation helps to trigger the skin’s natural renewal process. Fresh cells rise to the surface, smoothing texture, evening tone, and brightening everything up. In a sense, it's the equivalent of 'turning it off and back on' but for your face.

Regular use of a Glycolic Acid exfoliator can help boost collagen production which improves firmness and softens fine lines over time. So while it’s instantly gratifying, it’s also quietly working on your long game.

The sweet beginning

It all started with sugarcane. Yep, the same sweet stuff that can cause breakouts if you eat too much of it. The irony? Delicious.

Glycolic Acid was first discovered in sugarcane and has since become one of skincare’s most studied, most loved, and most effective exfoliating acids. Long before we knew what “AHAs” or “cell turnover” even meant, people were using sugar for beauty rituals. They were scrubbing with it, bathing in it, probably sticking it to their faces.. but let's not speculate.

It wasn't until the 1970s that scientists figured out what was really happening and understood how this tiny sugar-derived molecule was loosening the “glue” between dead skin cells. That discovery paved the way for modern glycolic acid skincare. Skincare for men who want real results without the hassle of a routine.

Why we put glycolic acid in your exfoliator

Glycolic Acid deeply exfoliates dull, dead cells for improving brightness, smoothing texture and boosting collagen production to improve firmness and elasticity. It also clears congestion, helping to prevent breakouts and clogged pores and enhances product absorption so your moisturiser can deliver even better results.

If you’re wondering how to use a Glycolic Acid exfoliator for men, start slow. Two to three times a week is plenty. Your skin’s natural renewal process will do the rest.

You need glycolic acid in your routine

Thanks to decades of research, Glycolic Acid is now one of the most stable, reliable exfoliants around. Born from sugarcane and perfected by smart people, it's the gold standard for looking sharp.

Sometimes the sweetest ingredients make the strongest statements. We’ve turned it up a notch and combined AHAs with BHAs in our exfoliator so you get smoother skin on the surface and clearer pores underneath. Find out more about BHA benefits for men’s skin
or cut to the chase and see for yourself with the Feliks Glycolic and BHA Exfoliator.