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These are the top five glycolic acid skin care products available on Amazon.com, no prescription required! Be warned that if you do not have previous experience with glycolic or alpha hydroxy acids, consider starting with a low-strength formulation. Proceed carefully only after carefully reading the instructions and product reviews for tips.

1. Skin Laboratory Glycolic Acid 35% Gel Peel

This is a professional-strength product similar to peels used in spas and clinics. It helps stimulate collagen formation, clean impurities out of pores, slough the skin surface, and even out skin tone. Reviewers report redness immediately after application, but subsides with the application of moisturizer afterwards.

2. Skin Laboratory Glyco-Lac/60, Level 2 Gel Peel
This professional-strength peel has lactic acid as well as glycolic acid, so it is a more moisturizing option. It’s also less irritating than a straight glycolic peel. Reviews are good and it may be the right choice for you if you’ve got dry or sensitive skin.

3. Perfect Peel Solutions Glycolic Acid 70% Chemical Peel
This is another professional-strength glycolic acid peel, designed to reduce the appearance of scars and acne redness. It regenerates skin cells and sloughs off the top layers of skin, promoting smoother, glowing skin. At 70% glycolic acid, this is a VERY strong peel and you should not try this until you’ve worked your way up from milder solutions.

4. Jan Marini Bioglycolic Facial Cleanser
A glycolic cleanser is a gentle way to stimulate new skin and smoother texture. This is a good choice as the top-selling product of its type on Amazon. Caution: Do NOT use on eye area to remove makeup! Great for troubled skin.

5. Aqua Glycolic Face Cream
A face cream is another gentle way to get the benefits of glycolic acid. Aqua Glycolic is recommended by dermatologists to smooth skin, reduce sun damage, smooth fine lines, and restore moisture. This product should be used with a sunscreen. People with acne seem to have particularly good results.