hydroxy
adjective
hy·droxy
hī-ˈdräk-sē 
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Exfoliating hydroxy acids, meanwhile, cause the surface layer of skin to peel to promote new cell growth, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
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Katie Mogg, NBC News, 29 Feb. 2024
This cream boasts 10 percent hydroxy acid, which has a drying effect on acne breakouts, but doesn’t dehydrate the complexion as a whole.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 12 May 2023
In addition to hydroxy acids, the formula also features a collection of soothing ingredients such as aloe, chamomile, and rose oil to help keep inflammation and irritation at bay.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 12 May 2023
The latter, chemical exfoliants, typically use hydroxy acids (alpha, beta or poly) to break down dead skin cells, and some (like beta hydroxy acids, namely salicylic acid) even seep into the pores themselves to flush out excess oil buildup and temper sebum production.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2022
Examples of chemical exfoliators include glycolic and alpha-hydroxy acids.
—Kathleen Felton, Health, 27 Feb. 2023
Yes These hydroxy acid pads have a cult following for a good reason.
—Women's Health, 23 Feb. 2023
Grape and apple juices contain alpha-hydroxy acids, phytonutrients, vitamins, flavonoids, phenols and resveratrol antioxidants that promote a beautiful, healthy scalp.
—Lorraine Wilde, Treehugger, 25 Jan. 2023
Target bumpy skin with Bliss Texture Takedown Skin Smoothing Body Butter, which uses an alpha-hydroxy-acid blend to slough and smooth.
—Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, 11 Jan. 2023
Katie Mogg, NBC News, 29 Feb. 2024
This cream boasts 10 percent hydroxy acid, which has a drying effect on acne breakouts, but doesn’t dehydrate the complexion as a whole.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 12 May 2023
In addition to hydroxy acids, the formula also features a collection of soothing ingredients such as aloe, chamomile, and rose oil to help keep inflammation and irritation at bay.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 12 May 2023
The latter, chemical exfoliants, typically use hydroxy acids (alpha, beta or poly) to break down dead skin cells, and some (like beta hydroxy acids, namely salicylic acid) even seep into the pores themselves to flush out excess oil buildup and temper sebum production.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2022
Examples of chemical exfoliators include glycolic and alpha-hydroxy acids.
—Kathleen Felton, Health, 27 Feb. 2023
Yes These hydroxy acid pads have a cult following for a good reason.
—Women's Health, 23 Feb. 2023
Grape and apple juices contain alpha-hydroxy acids, phytonutrients, vitamins, flavonoids, phenols and resveratrol antioxidants that promote a beautiful, healthy scalp.
—Lorraine Wilde, Treehugger, 25 Jan. 2023
Target bumpy skin with Bliss Texture Takedown Skin Smoothing Body Butter, which uses an alpha-hydroxy-acid blend to slough and smooth.
—Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, 11 Jan. 2023
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hydroxy
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hy·droxy
hī-ˈdräk-sē
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