Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution.

"The big one that gets raved about is The Ordinary's glycolic acid. On black skin, it can accelerate water loss and it can also trigger pigmentation through hot spots, because glycolic acid is a tiny molecule, it flies through the skin and then can burn the skin. That tends to happen worse on the underarms, so even though you're using glycolic acid under the arms to try and reduce the darkness, you can actually make the situation worse because of increased heat in the underarms. It's one to avoid."

"The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution retails for about $13 for 8 ounces, a pretty big bottle that lasts a long time. I really think there's no other $13 product that does this many things for this many people. It's an alpha hydroxy acid that loosens the bonds between dead skin cells and the surface so they shed more efficiently, and with consistent use it smooths rough texture, brightens dull skin, improves skin tone, and can help with post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. The formula is watery and lightweight and stronger than it looks, people underestimate it because it doesn't foam up or tingle dramatically, but it's doing real work. I'd use it on the face one to two nights a week in place of retinol, and neck down it's one of the best exfoliants out there for keratosis pilaris, rough elbows, knees, heels, ingrown hairs after waxing or shaving, body acne and post-acne marks on the chest and back, and scalp buildup and flakiness. That said, more is not better. Overexfoliating is a common problem that can damage your skin barrier, I wouldn't use it on freshly shaved skin, I wouldn't apply it to large areas of the body every day, especially alongside retinoids or other actives, and sun sensitivity is real, so you need to wear SPF on any area you use it on."

"I personally love the one from The Ordinary, their 7% glycolic acid, their exfoliating toner. When I initially started using this product, I would use it as a toner for my face to get rid of like dead skin cells. But this product is such a powerhouse, guys. And I don't think that I'll stop recommending it anytime soon. So I use this on my face sometimes and I remember like I told you guys already that I had bumps on my chest. I used this product and it got rid of all those bumps. Now one part of the body where I think that people have spoken about this before, but just in case you've not heard, this is a very good product to use on your immediate underarms because if you use deodorant and you're just very active, we tend to actually accumulate dead skin cells in that area."

"I was using the Ordinary 7% glycolic acid liquid, very affordable, big bottle, great for body application. I had been using it for a while, liking the results of that one. And then this one came along and I was like, okay, 7% glycolic acid, that actually is exactly what I'm using right now and it's working perfectly for me. So it's a nice switch over to this one. I love the packaging, loved the application. This does have that pretty characteristic glycolic acid smell."

"This is the Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% exfoliating toner. This is not just for your face, right? You can use this head to toe. I oftentimes use this on the back of the heels, elbows, knees, any place that gets needs a little bit of extra exfoliating. You could use this on your whole body, on your whole arms. Really, really great and very tolerable for most people. This is also a great toner that I love. It's considered a chemical peel because it is an active."

"This is The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% exfoliating toner. I don't use this on the face. It would my skin would scream if I used 7% glycolic acid on my face. I use this on the scalp couple of times a week. I just put this through the scalp. It helps prevent buildup. It gets rid of some of those flakes and my scalp feels fresher and yeah, it just works really, really well. You can use it under the arms as an alternative to deodorant because the pH of this will suppress scent causing bacteria. So, it works great for that. You can use it on the feet if you want to smooth everything out. I wouldn't personally advise using this on the face, but everywhere else it's all good. And if you want to use it on the hair, put it through. It comes with this nozzle applicator, which is really easy. Put it through, leave it on for 2 minutes, then go into the shower, rinse it off, go about your usual routine. It genuinely works."

"If you're just picking up a random skincare product like The Ordinary's glycolic acid toner, for example, and trying to use it in the skin folds where it was never meant to go because that's just not how that product is meant to be used, you can get significant irritation. Glycolic acid will help acidify the skin pH, but it can be super irritating. It's an exfoliant especially in the skin folds and ultimately if you get a lot of irritation that leads to barrier compromise and can cause you as a result to have more issues with odor due to now the differences in the skin microbiome."

"I have been using The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner for years now, both on my face for gentle exfoliation and on my body. It isn't completely see through, has the color of white tea or diluted apple juice, a very watery texture, and a faint musky scent straight out of the bottle that dissipates quickly. The twist cap is great for controlling how much product comes out. Despite being called a daily exfoliant, I personally used it only two to three times a week, especially in winter when my skin is more sensitive, though depending on the rest of your routine using it daily or multiple times a week might work. I apply it with my palms rather than cotton pads since pads absorb too much product. The main ingredient is Glycolic Acid, with a pH of 3.6 according to the brand, which is good, plus humectants like glycerin and natural moisturizing factors such as urea and sodium PCA and sugars, some plant extracts for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and amino acids that help with hydration and healing. It's a straightforward formula without much extra fluff. It won't give the same drastic results as a stronger peeling product, but it is much harder to overdo and works great against texture with regular use. Some people recommend it against acne, but while it helps with leftover texture and medication, it wouldn't be my first choice for that. For me this is a great one against texture and a good supporting act against stubborn hyperpigmentation, and due to its versatility a valuable addition to your skincare stash."

"This is a 7% glycolic acid and it works like magic. The nozzle top really helps to get it into the areas that you want to apply it on your scalp. You let it sit before you shower, allowing the glycolic acid to dissolve those bonds between the dead skin cells and help your skin exfoliate itself, but also hydrate your scalp in the process. If you're itchy and really dry, this is something I would really strongly recommend because in the long run it's also going to help retain the moisture on your scalp so it doesn't get as dry as easily. Glycolic acid is going to solve both odor and darkness on areas like your underarms, elbows, or knees."

"Consider adding some glycolic acid into your nail care. Glycolic acid being a chemical exfoliant helps to facilitate that kind of turnover of skin and glycolic acid is a great humectant to help hydrate. Studies have actually shown that higher strength glycolic acid peels can help to rejuvenate dry and brittle nails and even improve and thicken nails that are caused by medical conditions like psoriasis. Aside from it being a humectant and improving turnover, it also may facilitate the penetration of other moisturizers and other ingredients that you would put on your nails after, and overall just enhancing that nail rejuvenation process. After washing your hands at night, you would take the Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution and either drip some on a cotton pad or you can put it on a Q-tip for more precise application."

"The Ordinary 7% glycolic acid toner is really popular on social media. It claims that it doesn't have any fragrances in there or anything that harms the skin. It's good for patients that maybe are lighter skin types that want that little bit more of a cleanse. I know that skincare by hm has really discounted this product mainly because of the Rosa damasa within there, which is a fragrant essential oil. It's a little bit higher up on the ingredients list but not many patients would report a lot of sensitivity with it. But again, if you do have rosacea and you do have sensitive skin, you don't want to be using glycolic acid anyway."

"This Ordinary Glycolic Acid solution is a really great product, it's incredibly affordable, it's a good concentration of glycolic acid to accomplish quite a few things. That being said, keratosis pilaris is 50% of the time associated with eczema-like conditions, so dry skin, sensitive skin, irritated skin, and glycolic acid, especially at that pH that you find in that formula, is going to really irritate the skin barrier in somebody who has keratosis pilaris, especially when overlapped with something like eczema. The glycolic acid does exfoliate and it can be helpful for textured skin, so it could be helpful for KP if you are someone who has eczema, which will be a lot of people who have KP, then this might not be the best ingredient for you, or this might not simply be the best product for you. There are other glycolic acid products that either have a lower concentration or a more moisturizing base that might be a better option for sensitive skin."

"This is the Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution, a toner that you can use on the face or even on the scalp. This is amazing and it is 7% so it is intense; you shouldn't necessarily use this every day, but from the application to the formula to the price this is just great. Glycolic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid and it's one of the smallest ones so it can actually penetrate pretty deep, helps to exfoliate but doesn't dehydrate the skin the way that something like a BHA might. This is especially great for people with dry skin who want to exfoliate. With any acid you need to use a sunscreen during the day and you need to use a moisturizer after or a good one at night. This can really help to brighten the skin, it can help to remove dead skin cells and buildup, and it works great for dry skin but also for oily skin. I have an oily scalp and I love using this on my scalp. This is a phenomenal choice from The Ordinary, but you should use it at night, not during the day because it is an acid, so always use it in the evening and then sunscreen responsibly the next day."

"One of the most affordable topical glycolic acid preparations that I have used is by The Ordinary and it's their 7% Glycolic Acid Toning Solution. This is super cost-effective you get a pretty large bottle for under $15. I don't typically use this on my face because it feels a little bit too spicy to use on my face but I think it's amazing for your body. You can actually buy a little spray top from Amazon and attach it to this bottle and then just spray it on the body and then go in with whatever lotion you like afterward."