Glycolic Acid

Also known as: AHA, Alpha Hydroxy Acid

Last verified: 2026-08-14

What is Glycolic Acid?

Glycolic Acid (Glycolic Acid) is an active ingredient commonly found in skincare sold in Thailand. Smallest AHA; exfoliates stratum corneum, reduces comedones and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

Current evidence: Well-established AHA for exfoliation and brightening; photosensitizing use with SPF. Typical concentration in finished products is 5-10% Best suited for: Acne, Brightening & dark spots, Anti-aging & wrinkles, Pores & texture — found in 64 products in the BangkokFillers database

Typical concentration5-10%

Efficacy by skin concern

Acne

Brightening & dark spots

Anti-aging & wrinkles

Pores & texture

Safety notes

⚠Can irritate — start at a low concentration

Combining with other ingredients

✓Niacinamide and hyaluronic acid replenish hydration post-exfoliation; daily SPF is essential.

⚠Avoid same-night use with retinoids or other acid exfoliants, alternate nights instead.

What Thai users say about this on Pantip

“...ใช้โฟมล้างหน้าที่อ่อนโยนเช่น Cetaphil ล้างหน้าเช้าเย็น ทาครีมบำรุงเพิ่มความชุ่มชื้นเช่น Eucerin หรือ Curel ใช้ผลิตภัณฑ์รักษาสิวที่มีส่วนผสมของ BHA หรือ AHA และทาครีมกันแดดทุกวัน...”

สมาชิกหมายเลข 4130469 · Pantip.com

“...เรื่องสิวกับหน้าหมองคล้ำ ลองใช้กลุ่มที่มี BHA หรือ Salicylic Acid สำหรับสิว กับวิตามินซีสำหรับความกระจ่างใสดูนะ ส่วนผิวตัว ลองพวกโลชั่นที่มี AHA หรือ Niacinamide ช่วยได้เยอะเลย...”

สมาชิกหมายเลข 1961706 · Pantip.com

“...งาน Loreal Paris TH https://www.instagram.com/p/DDbgUbnT0-5/?img_index=3&igsh=MWZ2YWR4aHA2NGN0Nw==...”

The Storm on the Sea · Pantip.com

“...พอดีผมเป็นคนที่เริ่มใช้ Retinol ของ The skinlist แล้วปรากฏว่าไม่แพ้และ Bha aha ของ The skin collection เช่นกัน, แต่ด้วยที่อยากจะลดรอยสิวให้เร็วกว่า ควรใช้ตัวไหนดีหรือสล...”

สมาชิกหมายเลข 7413101 · Pantip.com

“...างเดียว 1-4 สัปดาห์เเรก cleanser : nuetrogena deep clean Vitamin C : gravich AHA-BHA : the skin collection Retinol : Dr.somchai Moist : srichan Sunscreen : Ka Day : cleanser + Vitamin C + Moist + Sunscreen ช่วงเย็นใช้เเบบ skin cycling Day 1 c...”

สมาชิกหมายเลข 8393799 · Pantip.com

Products with this ingredient(64)

Smooth E Smooth E Acne Extra Sensitive Cleansing Gel 120ml Eucerin Eucerin DermoPure Clinical Peeling 10 40ml ( สินค้าหมดอายุ : 2027.03.01 ) Peurri Peurri Acne Cleanser 100ml OLD ROCK OLD Rock Anti-Acne Brightening Gel 4g Peurri Peurri Acne Cleanser 250ml LOreal Paris Loreal Paris Glycolic Bright Instant Glowing Serum 30ml OLD ROCK OLD Rock Anti-Acne Spot Lotion 10ml Venita Venita Anti-Acne Pore Tightening Essence Toner 150ml Srichand Srichand Super C Brightening Serum 30ml Snowgirl Snowgirl Soothing Gel 30g Am Herb Am Herb Kombucha Skin Treatment Facial Cleansing Gel 100g The skin Collection The skin Collection Moisturizing Cleanser 300ml

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ACNE-AID ACNE-AID Moisturizing Lotion 30ml CLEAR NOSE CLEAR NOSE Acne Gel Concentrate Solution 15g CLEAR NOSE CLEAR NOSE Intensive Facial Black Mask Rose Water 12g CLEAR NOSE CLEAR NOSE Acne Gel Concentrate Solution Care 4g VITC VITC Bio Facial Mask 33ml MizuMi MizuMi B3 Acne Concentrate Serum 13g AXIS-Y AXIS-Y Spot The Difference Blemish Treatment 15ml Woonae Woonae Woonae Anti Melams X50 Pure White Serum 10g MizuMi MizuMi Advance Nio-TXB3 Concentrate Serum 30ml Dr.Agei Dr.Agei Tranexamic Acid 3% Niacinamide 6% Alpha Arbutin 0.5% Glycolic Acid 1% Serum 30ml #No.8 Senka Senka Perfect Whip Acne Care 50g COSRX COSRX AHA 7 Whitehead Power Liquid 100ml GRAVICH GRAVICH B3+ AHA White Concentrate Body Serum 200g Meko Clinic Meko Clinic Acne & Oil Control Serum 20g SKINTIFIC SKINTIFIC Alaska Volcano Pore Clay Stick 40g Kiehls Kiehls Clearly Corrective Daily Re-Texturizing Triple Acid Peel 30ml Srichand Srichand Super C Brightening Intense Serum 10ml HER HYNESS HER HYNESS 3D Power Acne Clear Gel 12ml HER HYNESS HER HYNESS 3D Power Acne Clear Gel 7ml MizuMi MizuMi AHA BHA Acne Serum 13g Eucerin Eucerin Dermopure Clinical Correcting Gel 75ml Neutrogena Neutrogena Advanced Acne Serum 30ml Neutrogena Neutrogena Advanced Acne Cleanser 150ml SKINTIFIC SKINTIFIC AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution 30ml Dazzle Me Dazzle Me Setting Spray Acne Soothing 60ml Skinsista Skinsista Perfect Clear Anti-Acne Booster 20ml Neutrogena Neutrogena Advanced Acne Serum [30ml x 2 pcs]Neutrogena Neutrogena Advanced Acne Cleanser [150ml x 2 pcs]

Sources

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/

Frequently asked

What is Glycolic Acid?

Glycolic Acid (Glycolic Acid) is an active ingredient commonly found in skincare sold in Thailand. Smallest AHA; exfoliates stratum corneum, reduces comedones and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Current evidence: Well-established AHA for exfoliation and brightening; photosensitizing use with SPF. Typical concentration in finished products is 5-10% Best suited for: Acne, Brightening & dark spots, Anti-aging & wrinkles, Pores & texture — found in 64 products in the BangkokFillers database

What are the safety concerns with Glycolic Acid?

Can irritate — start at a low concentration

Can Glycolic Acid be combined with other ingredients?

Niacinamide and hyaluronic acid replenish hydration post-exfoliation; daily SPF is essential. Avoid same-night use with retinoids or other acid exfoliants, alternate nights instead.

What concentration of Glycolic Acid should I use?

The typical effective concentration for Glycolic Acid is 5-10%. Check the product label and increase gradually to minimise irritation.

What skin concerns does Glycolic Acid help with?

Glycolic Acid is effective for: Acne, Brightening & dark spots, Anti-aging & wrinkles, Pores & texture — found in 64 products in the BangkokFillers database.

Which products contain Glycolic Acid?

There are 64 products in the BangkokFillers database containing Glycolic Acid, including Smooth E Acne Extra Sensitive Cleansing Gel 120ml, Eucerin DermoPure Clinical Peeling 10 40ml ( สินค้าหมดอายุ : 2027.03.01 ) , Peurri Acne Cleanser 100ml and 61 more.