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 technology
- PureTech Scientific has further invested into improved product quality of all Glypure® grades
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.
Create your “AHA!” moment with Glypure®
Skin Care
As the smallest of the alpha-hydroxy acid family, Glypure® glycolic acid provides the foundation of scientifically proven, multifunctional active ingredients. This helps create healthier and more youthful-looking skin thanks to its proven ability to:
- Efficiently penetrate the outermost layer of skin
- Promote cell production and turnover
- Signal skin cells to increase hyaluronic acid and collagen production
- Safely exfoliate with low-to-no irritation when formulated correctly
Hair Care
Glypure® glycolic acid is a powerful tool for hair care formulators. Studies across a diverse range of hair types demonstrate that formulations utilizing Glypure®:
- Penetrate the hair shaft, strengthening and stabilizing the keratin from within
- Significantly increase the denaturation temperature of the keratin, helping hair withstand heat styling and mitigating damage
- Improve hair softness, manageability, and lubricity
- Provide skin care benefits to the scalp, moisturizing and reducing flaking
Glypure® Grades
Glypure® cosmetic-grade glycolic acid is produced in Belle, West Virginia via PureTech Scientific’s unique 24/7 glycolic acid synthesis process. All Glypure® products are produced using an industry-leading purification process to deliver the most consistent and highest purity of glycolic acid on the market.
NEW! Glypure® GL | INCI Glycolide
Supplied as a free-flowing powder for use in high-performance anhydrous skin care products.
- New proactive form of glycolic acid called Glycolide
- Generates glycolic acid in-situ when exposed to moisture within the skin
- Glycolic acid is released slowly, reducing irritation potential and providing continuous skin conditioning throughout the day
- Ideal for formulating waterless products
Glypure® 99 | INCI Glycolic Acid (99%)
Supplied as a high-purity (>99%) crystalline glycolic acid powder suitable for low-water/anhydrous formulating and boosting efficacy of other actives.
Glypure® 70 | INCI Glycolic Acid (70%)
Supplied as a 70% high-purity glycolic acid solution with broad ingredient compatibility and versatility in formulating.
Our commitment to sustainability
PureTech Scientific is committed to reducing our carbon footprint by transitioning to a combination of renewable & upcycled energy sources and raw material inputs. PureTech Scientific’s plant in Belle, West Virginia is fully subscribed with the Appalachian Power renewable energy program and is slated to receive the first renewable energy credits (RECs) in 2024 with full RECs available by the end of 2025.
