Products with Phytic Acid

Phytic Acid is a plant-derived ingredient that acts as both a mild exfoliant and a chelating agent. It helps brighten the look of uneven skin at higher levels while supporting formula stability by binding trace metals.

Phytic acid: gentle exfoliation plus chelation

Phytic acid comes from rice and other grains, and it does two jobs at once. As the mildest of the commonly used exfoliating acids it lifts dull surface cells without the sting of glycolic; as a chelator it binds trace metals that would otherwise speed a formula's oxidation — which is why it so often turns up in tone-correcting products where stability matters. Find it in SkinCeuticals P-TIOX, SkinBetter Science Even, Mystro Active Balance Serum, Glycolic 10 Renew Overnight and Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment.

Is phytic acid gentler than glycolic acid?

Generally yes — its larger molecule works more slowly at the surface, which makes it a sensible first acid for skin that reacts to stronger AHAs.

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SkinBetter Science Mystro Revive Renewing Serum
SkinBetter Science Mystro Revive Renewing Serum
4.2 (11 reviews) 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews
$125.00
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Revision Skincare Radiance+ Resurfacing Serum
Revision Skincare Radiance+ Resurfacing Serum
4.8 (5 reviews) 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews
$98.00
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SkinMedica Even and Correct Advanced Brightening Treatment
SkinMedica Even & Correct Advanced Brightening Treatment
4.6 (8 reviews) 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews
$178.00
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“I used this product for about 3 weeks consistently and didn't see too much of a change. Its supposed to brighten and even out skin tone. Which I didn't see, it did give a Lil bit...”

— Jaclyn M.
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