
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Glycolic Acid serum with 7% concentration
FEATURES
Brightens skin, reduces dark spots and hyperpigmentation, contains alpha lipoic acid antioxidant, hydrating vitamin B5 and betaine, exfoliates dead skin cells, pH-optimized, free from parabens, silicones, sulfates, mineral oils, SLS, petroleum, preservatives, and synthetic fragrances
BEST FOR
sensitive
CHECKS
Parabens, Sulfates, Phthalates, Harmful Silicones, Cyclopentasiloxane, Mineral Oils, SLS, Petroleum, Artificial Preservatives, Synthetic Fragrances
Who Is It For?
All Genders Suitable For All AgesWhat Does It Help With?
Brightening Skin Toning Aging Signs Reduction Exfoliation Skin HydrationBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What DERMA KR Says
Product Description:
DERMA KR Glycolic Acid 7% Solution is a serum designed to rejuvenate and tone skin by exfoliating dead cells, minimizing pores, smoothing fine lines, and improving texture. It contains 7% glycolic acid from sugar cane, hydrating humectants, alpha lipoic acid, vitamin B5, and betaine. The pH-optimized, vegan, cruelty-free formula is free of parabens, sulfates, phthalates, silicones, mineral oils, SLS, petroleum, artificial preservatives, and synthetic fragrances, suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin. Use by applying on face and neck after cleansing, avoid eye area, incorporate in evening routine, and protect with sunscreen during the day.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
glycolic-acid, rice-water, alpha-lipoic-acid, vitamin-b5, betaine
Key Ingredients
glycolic acid, alpha lipoic acid, vitamin B5, betaine
Ingredients Details
Betaine
Common Name(s): Trimethylglycine,tmg,natural betaine
CAS Number: 107-43-7
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides osmoprotective humectant conditioning with anti-irritant and mild foam-boosting activity.
Why It's Used: Natural-origin multifunctional osmolyte from sugar beet providing hydration, anti-irritancy, and conditioning in virtually every cosmetic category.
How It Works: Quaternary ammonium betaine provides zwitterionic character for water binding via ionic hydration. osmoprotective function at 100โ500mm as compatible solute protecting cells from osmotic stress. reduces surfactant irritation by competing with sls for protein binding sites. mild foam enhancement.
Typically Found In: Virtually all categories โ moisturisers, shampoos, cleansers
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ humectant
Secondary Functions: Tewl reduction,skin plumping
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.5%โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ from beta vulgaris (sugar beet) molasses
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Synthetic or naturally derived. excellent aqueous solubility.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; suitable for all skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Ceramides,emollients,occlusives,glycerin,hyaluronic acid
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Betaine's anti-irritant mechanism for surfactant systems involves competitive protein protection: betaine at high concentrations preferentially interacts with skin proteins, occupying binding sites that would otherwise be occupied by surfactant molecules causing protein denaturation. this competition reduces available protein binding for irritating surfactants, explaining betaine's well-documented ability to reduce sls irritation when co-formulated.
Last Verified: Cosing database,craig betaine osmoprotective review,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12