hydroxy
Speech parts
1. hydroxy - Noun
2. hydroxy - Adjective
Meaning
being or containing a hydroxyl group
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Examples
In complex compounds, the portion of the molecule containing the hydroxy group is hydrophilic.
No research has ever demonstrated or concluded that alpha or beta hydroxy acid (AHA or BHA) exfoliants make retinol any less effective when used in the same skincare routine.
Key ingredients are glycerin, lactic acid, urea, hyaluronic acid and alpha hydroxy acids.
Hydrotalcite FG by Akrochem is a Magnesium aluminum hydroxy carbonate.
The use of keratolytics dates back to ancient Egypt when hydroxy acids such as lactic, citric and glycolic were commonly used for skin care.
In contrast, alpha hydroxy acids end up just exfoliating your skin when they touch the surface.