Reviva Labs 5% Glycolic Acid Cream contains a unique polymer form of glycolic acid...actual strands of glycolic that enter the skin''s own natural polymer structure. They penetrate more effectively to induce better exfoliation.The glycolic extract, used in Reviva Labs 5% Glycolic Acid Cream, is full-strength glycolic crystals...100% diluted extract...never diluted!Ingredients Water, capraylic/capric triglyrceride, glycolic acid, glycol distearate, glycerin, cetearyl alcohol, stearic acid (D-alpha) tocopherol, retinyl palmitate, sunflower seed oil, olive oil, aloe leaf juice powder, lemon peel oil, honeysuckle extract, safflower oil, comfrey leaf extract, clary oil, matricaria flower extract, carrot root extract, pumpkin seed oil, witch hazel, SD40 alcohol, polysorbate 60, albumen, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate. Directions Use at night for the first four weeks. Apply lightly, leave-on for one minute, apply moisturizer. After one month of nighttime applications, also apply in the morning, under daytime moisturizer. (if there is a stinging sensation, this is normal, apply a light moisturizer or night cream over the glycolic acid cream.)Expiration06/28/2019