A beautiful
discovery
Discover the nature-identical glycolic acid that is readily biodegradable and made proudly in the USA. Perfect for skin, hair and beauty applications.
When it comes to high quality sources of glycolic acid, Glypure® glycolic acid delivers clear advantages, including outstanding product consistency, high purity, exceptional reliability of supply, purely U.S. sourcing, and expert PureTech Scientific technical support.
- Utilizes a globally unique 24/7 glycolic acid synthesis process.
- All Glypure® products are produced using an industry leading purification process
- PureTech Scientific has further invested into improved product quality of all Glypure® grades
Glypure® Skincare Applications
Beyond Just Exfoliation...
Create the “AHA!” moment
Glypure® promotes moisturization and cell turnover for application beyond exfoliation.
Formats
Glypure® provides formulation flexibility for a broad range of product formats
- Rinse-off
- Leave-on
- Anhydrous
- Aqueous Solutions
- Gels, Emulsions
- Sticks
Activity
Design formulations to leverage key attributes of Glypure®
- Exfoliant
- Humectant
- Antimicrobial
- Buffer, Stabilizer
- Cell Rejuvenation
- Active Ingredient Booster
Applications
Glypure® enables the formulation of safe & effective personal care products
- Men’s Skin Care
- Anti-Aging
- Acne Treatments
- Skin Brightening
- Body Resurfacing
- Hair Strengthening
- Scalp Treatments
- Nail Treatments
Glypure® Products
PureTech Scientific is the only North-American manufacturer of Glycolic Acid, with global distribution capabilities in all regions.
Formulating with Glypure®
Glypure® family of products are high-purity glycolic acids and derivatives intended for use in personal care formulations, with four superior grades to match a wide variety of applications. When formulating with Glypure®, concentration and formulation pH are key to creating safe & efficacious products.
Glypure®: How it Works
Comparing Glypure® Glycolic Acid with other personal care active ingredients
When it comes to selecting an active ingredient for targeting multiple hair and skin care challenges, Glypure® Glycolic Acid’s stability and versatility make it a great option to use as a standalone or in combination with other actives.
A long history of innovation
As a spinoff of the original DuPont Glycolic Acid Division, PureTech Scientific leverages 85+ years of glycolic acid production expertise in the development of next-generation personal care actives with proven, research-backed evidence of efficacy.
Our commitment to sustainability
PureTech Scientific is committed to creating the lowest environmental impact Glycolic Acid on the market. Our Corporate Sustainability Team is working to validate raw material and power supply baselines as we undergo a shift to hit our near-term targets to source 50% of our raw materials from bio-based or upcycled sources.
