Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Stick | The INKEY List

• The INKEY List Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Stick can be used as part of the AM and/or PM routine.
• Apply directly to clean, dry skin on affected areas with no need to rinse off.
• Start by using 2-3 times per week on concern areas and gradually increase to daily application if tolerated. Apply PHA Exfoliating and Hydrating Body Water Cream to all other areas of the body to help with overall body skin maintenance.

How to use for concerns

KP Bumps: Use up to 2X daily on affected areas to help exfoliate keratin buildup which contributes to rough, bumpy skin.

Ingrown Hairs: Use up to 2X daily when experiencing active ingrown hairs. Once concern has improved, reduce to 1X daily on ingrown hair-prone areas to help unclog blocked pores and remove dead skin cells.

Body Breakouts: Use up to 2X daily on affected areas to help unclog oily pores.

Underarm/Bikini Line Discoloration: Use up to 1X daily on affected areas to support skin surface cell turnover helping to improve the appearance of visible dark patches. For underarms, allow product to absorb for approx. 10-15 minutes before applying deodorant or anti-perspirant. For best results, we recommend applying directly to clean, dry skin in the PM, and applying deodorant or anti-perspirant in the AM. Leave at least 8 hours after hair removal to prevent irritation*. Once concerns improve, reduce usage to 3X per week or as required to help maintain benefits.

Dry, Cracked Heels: Use up to 2X daily. For a more intense treatment; before going to bed, apply a slightly thicker layer and wear socks overnight. May cause barefoot slippage. We recommend wearing socks immediately after application until the product has fully absorbed.

It is recommended that prior to exposure to the sun, users cover areas where AHAs have been applied with sunscreen. Do not apply to irritated or broken skin. After hair removal, leave at least 8 hours before applying the product to prevent irritation.

Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Stick has been formulated for use across multiple body areas without the need for cleaning.

Visibly improves dry, rough and flakey skin after 1st use*

Visibly reduces ingrown hairs after 7 days*

Visibly reduces underarm and bikini line discolouration after 28 days*

Clinically proven to visibly improve KP bumps in 7 days**

Visibly improves dry, hard, cracked heels in 3 days*

Instantly softens dry, rough elbows & knees*

Visibly reduces body breakouts in 7 days*

*4-week consumer study of 100 people 

**4-week clinical study of 21 people

• 7% Glycolic Acid: An AHA (Alpha-Hydroxy Acid) that effectively exfoliates surface dead skin cells to help smooth rough, bumpy texture. It's resurfacing action also helps to visibly improve hyperpigmentation and reduce the appearance of razor bumps.
• 0.5% Salicylic Acid: A powerful BHA (Beta-Hydroxy Acid) exfoliant that helps to unclog oily pores to target and reduce the appearance of breakout-prone skin and ingrown hairs.
• 10% Shea Butter: A nourishing emollient to help moisturize and protect dry, rough skin, as it's being exfoliated, to leave it feeling instant softer soothed and comforted.

WHAT IS UNIQUE ABOUT GLYCOLIC ACID BODY STICK? This specialist treatment has been formulated with a powerful combination of AHA and BHA ingredients to target multiple concerns with one solution, offering deep, effective exfoliation without leaving the skin feeling dry, tight, or stripped. The chemical exfoliation powered formula means it can penetrate deeper into the surface layers, supporting the skin’s natural exfoliation process as well as unclogging pores and targeting visible signs of congestion. Chemical refers to the active ingredients used in the formula like Glycolic and Salicylic Acids, which you’ll be familiar with from our skincare range. These friction-free chemical ingredients deliver all the exfoliation power you need to see results but without the stripping, abrasive ingredients of physical exfoliators (scrubs, salts and brushes/gloves).

Presented in an easy-to-use, solid stick format for precise application, Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Stick can be applied directly to areas of concern (unlike liquid exfoliants which require cotton pads) with no need to rinse off, just glide and go.

WHO IS THIS PRODUCT FOR? Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Stick is ideal for anyone who may be experiencing body skin concerns which would usually require using multiple products to address, including:

1. KP Bumps (Keratosis pilaris)
2. Body Breakouts
3. Ingrown Hairs
4. Dry, Flaky, Rough Skin
5. Discoloration/ Dark Marks
6. Rough Elbows/Knees
7. Dry, Hard, Cracked Heels

IS IT NON-COMEDOGENIC? Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Stick is not a non-Comedogenic product however, it is proven to visibly improve signs of congestion and body breakouts making it suitable for breakout-prone skin. Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Stick contains Shea Butter to help keep the skin nourished and minimize potential irritation from acid ingredients. It helps to moisturize and protect the skin leaving it feeling instantly softer, soothed, and comforted.

IS GLYCOLIC ACID SAFE TO USE ON BIKINI LINE AND UNDERARM? Yes, Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Stick is suitable for up to 1x daily use on the bikini line and underarm areas. If using on the underarms, apply 10-15 minutes before using deodorant/anti-perspirant. For best results, we recommend applying directly to clean, dry skin in the PM, and applying deodorant/anti-perspirant in the AM. For both underarm and bikini line areas, we recommend leaving at least 8 hours after hair removal to prevent irritation. Once concerns improve, reduce usage to 3X per week or as required to help maintain benefits.

CAN I USE PHA EXFOLIATING AND HYDRATING BODY WATER CREAM WITH THIS? People using Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Stick can absolutely, and should be, using PHA Exfoliating and Hydrating Body Cream as an everyday maintenance product. If applying both, only apply the Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Stick to concern areas then apply PHA Body Water Cream to all other areas of the body. Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Stick is a specialist treatment to be used directly on concern areas, whereas PHA Body Water Cream should be used daily to help with overall body skin maintenance. Using both products simultaneously will help to keep stubborn body concerns at bay and increase skin's hydration levels.

WHY DO I NEED TO WEAR SPF AFTER USE? Using exfoliators such as AHA/BHA can increase your skin’s sensitivity to the sun. It is recommended that prior to exposure to the sun, users cover areas where the product has been applied with sunscreen. Do not apply it to irritated or broken skin.

DO I NEED TO RINSE THE PRODUCT OFF MY SKIN? No, Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Stick has been specifically formulated as a leave on product. It is safe to apply and leave on your skin throughout the day as it works.

WHAT IS THE PH LEVEL OF THIS PRODUCT? No PH level.

CAN I USE THIS WITH PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION? We recommend consulting your dermatologist or doctor for individual advice and further guidance before using any new products if you are experiencing skin conditions such as eczema or dermatitis.

CAN I USE THE GLYCOLIC ACID EXFOLIATING BODY STICK ON MY FACE OR NECK? As our Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Stick has been formulated specifically for body skin- we advise not to use it on your face and neck. For targeted concerns on the face and / or neck we would advise using one of our toners or serums, such as the PHA toner, or Glycolic Acid Toner. Please get in touch with the askINKEY team who can recommend which products will be suitable for your concerns and skin type.

IS THIS PRODUCT VEGAN? Yes! Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Stick contains no animal derivatives and is now certified by The Vegan Society.

IS THIS SAFE FOR THOSE WHO ARE PREGNANT OR BREASTFEEDING? Yes! You can safely use it when pregnant or breastfeeding. Your guide to pregnancy safe skincare >