Under the DuPont™ Glypure® brand name, DuPont manufactures Glycolic Acid with purity levels 100 times greater than technical grade product to meet the stringent demands of the cosmetic and medical industries.  These highly refined products are used to enhance performance in many topical over the counter (OTC) and prescription (Rx) applications.

With strong consumer recognition, DuPont™ Glycolic Acid is among the most popular functional ingredients in anti-aging formulations. Clinical data supports its effectiveness in cell exfoliation products, and skin peeling products. Glycolic Acid can also be found in various creams, serums, lotions, moisturizers, cleansers and toners designed to reduce the signs of aging. Glypure® L also has applications as a component of over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription drug products such as combinations for acne treatments, skin lighteners and sunscreens. Promotional claims regarding the improvement of nails and hair can also be made.

Products formulated with DuPont™ Glypure® L improve the appearance of sun damaged skin and fight skin aging.  They improve elasticity and firmness, increase the production of dermal matrix compounds and collagen synthesis, and reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles.  The result is improved skin texture: smoother, brighter, more supple, with less pigmentation and fewer irregularities.

Only Glypure® L permits the use of claims regarding cosmetic anti-aging for skin, hair and nails when formulating with Glycolic Acid.  Licensing agreements with NeoStrata permit DuPont customers to make claims consistent with NeoStrata patents.