Glycolic, lactic and salicylic acid are different molecules doing different jobs, and buying the wrong one is the main reason body exfoliation fails. Take the 60-second match, or read all four outcomes in full below it. Reviewed July 2026.
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Search for a glycolic acid body lotion for KP and you will find lists full of products that use lactic or salicylic acid instead. Here is which popular lotions actually contain glycolic acid, at what strength, and the criteria to judge them by.
A practical Australian guide to rough body skin, keratosis pilaris, strawberry skin, ingrown hairs, dry patches and the ingredients used to support smoother-looking body skin.
Most skincare routines stop at the neck—but your body deserves the same attention. This evidence-informed guide explains why body skin develops roughness, keratosis pilaris, strawberry legs and uneven texture, and how ingredients like glycolic acid, urea and niacinamide can help support smoother, healthier-looking skin.
Most people think smooth skin comes from moisturising. In reality, the appearance of body skin is heavily influenced by something almost invisible: the skin barrier. Understanding how the barrier works explains why roughness develops and why some body treatments perform differently from others.
A firming lotion and a body scrub can both leave skin feeling lovely by morning. Whether that feeling is still there on Thursday is the only question worth asking.