: a tricarboxylic acid C6H8O7 occurring in cellular metabolism, obtained especially from lemon and lime juices or by fermentation of sugars, and used chiefly as a flavoring
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This formula features a blend of potent chemical exfoliants, including glycolic acid, lactic acid, tartaric acid, citric acid, and salicylic acid, to target excess oil production, dull skin, and hyperpigmentation.
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Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 25 Mar. 2024
This foot peel contains higher levels of glycolic acid and citric acid, which Dr. Graf says is strong enough to penetrate and dissolve dead skin buildup.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024
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Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 25 Mar. 2024
This foot peel contains higher levels of glycolic acid and citric acid, which Dr. Graf says is strong enough to penetrate and dissolve dead skin buildup.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024
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citric acid
noun
cit·ric acid
ˌsi-trik- 
: a pleasantly sour-tasting organic acid obtained especially from lemon and lime juices or by the chemical breakdown of sugars and used as a flavoring
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citric acid
noun
cit·ric acid
ˌsi-trik-
: a sour organic acid C6H8O7 occurring in cellular metabolism, obtained especially from lemon and lime juices or by fermentation of sugars, and used as a flavoring
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