Aqua Glycolic Review

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Overview

Aqua Glycolic is a skin care system developed and manufactured by a German company known as Merz Pharmaceuticals, started by Friedrich Merz back in 1908. While Merz began as a European company, it now offers products around the globe in over 90 different countries. The Aqua Glycolic skin care line basically consists of five topical products (facial cleanser, toner, face cream, shampoo and body cleanser, hand and body lotion) that aim to cleanse, exfoliate, hydrate, help with sun damage, soften, improve wrinkles and battle acne breakouts. Aqua Glycolic is claimed to be dermatologist-approved and suitable for all skin types. These skin products are sold online, as well as in common pharmacies and drugstores.

The primary active ingredient found in Aqua Glycolic skin care products is Alpha Hydroxy Acid or fruit acids (glycolic compound used to exfoliate dead skin cells). In addition, Aqua Glycolic is stated to be “PH balanced” so that it won’t irritate some skin types. While it’s not stated on the official Aqua Glycolic website, these products appear to be marketed primarily toward women. There are no customer testimonials posted on the official website, nor is there a 100% money-back guarantee. Basically the Aqua Glycolic line is aimed at women of all skin types and ages that suffer from sun damage, fine lines, acne, facial wrinkles, age spots, dry skin, crow’s feet, collagen loss and hyper pigmentation. The official Aqua Glycolic website does not offer free trial samples of their skin treatments.

Product Details

Aqua Glycolic is a skin care line that aims to remedy common skin dilemmas such as facial wrinkles, sun damage, age spots, acne breakouts, collagen loss, crow’s feet, fine lines and dryness. The key ingredient found in Aqua Glycolic products is Alpha Hydroxy Acid (glycolic compound used to exfoliate dead skin cells). Aqua Glycolic products are stated to be suitable for all ages and skin types, but will not irritate the user’s skin (PH balanced). These products are dermatologist-approved.

The Good

  • All Aqua Glycolic skin care products can be purchased in common drugstores and pharmacies.
  • Aqua Glycolic products are dermatologist-approved.
  • Aqua Glycolic skin products are PH balanced and geared toward all skin types and ages.
  • The Merz Pharmaceuticals Company has been around since 1908, which may be reassuring to some individuals.

The Bad

  • There are no customer testimonials posted on the official Aqua Glycolic website.
  • Some ingredients found in Aqua Glycolic skin care products may not be suitable for some individuals.
  • There does not appear to be significant clinical data posted on the official Aqua Glycolic website backing the effectiveness of Aqua Glycolic products.
  • Aqua Glycolic skin products do not appear to come with a money-back guarantee.
  • There are no free trial samples of Aqua Glycolic products offered via the website.
  • Full product ingredient lists are absent from the official Aqua Glycolic website.

The Bottom Line

While the Aqua Glycolic system is stated to be suitable for all skin types and ages, it’s tough to determine whether or not these products will irritate the complexions of some users. Especially since they’re stated to contain “high levels of Alpha Hydroxy Acids.” Aqua Glycolic skin care products might be more appealing to potential buyers if the official website would back these products with a money-back guarantee or at least some customer testimonials.

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