AviGa Bio HP70: First Commercial-Scale Bio-Based Glycolic Acid for Sustainable Skincare

Glycolic acid is a cornerstone ingredient in modern skincare. As the smallest and most easily absorbed alpha-hydroxy acid, it drives a multi-million-dollar global anti-aging market and is widely incorporated into over-the-counter skincare, haircare products, professional chemical peels, and pharmaceutical formulations. Despite its widespread use, traditional glycolic acid has historically been derived from fossil fuels.

Conventional production involves the carbonylation of formaldehyde, a method dependent on natural gas and prone to trace contaminants. With the personal care industry increasingly prioritizing sustainable, eco-friendly supply chains, demand for commercially viable, bio-based glycolic acid has surged. Yet, scalable plant-based solutions have remained largely out of reach for global formulators.

Avid Organics, India’s leading glycolic acid manufacturer, is addressing this gap. On April 14, 2026, at in-cosmetics Global in Paris, the company will introduce AviGa Bio HP70, the first commercially scaled, bio-based glycolic acid worldwide. Made entirely from plant-derived feedstocks, AviGa Bio HP70 leverages advanced production facilities powered by 100% renewable energy and benefits from REACH registration for Europe, backed by Avid’s 18-year experience supplying regulated industries globally.

This 70% cosmetic-grade solution meets strict purity standards for personal care, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical applications. Its production process tightly controls trace impurities, including formaldehyde, methoxyacetic acid, and dichloroacetic acid, often found in petroleum-based glycolic acid. AviGa Bio HP70 provides formulators with a direct technical replacement while supporting authentic sustainability claims.