A new daily treatment crème, reimagined so skin no longer has to trade comfort for results — high-purity Glycolic Acid, Marine Peptides, and a newly developed Brightening Complex work in sequence to deliver visible retexturing without compromise
Cosmedical™ Introduces AHA Firming & Brightening Crème
DAVIE, Fla., Sept. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cosmedical, the brand-building partner trusted by thousands of practitioner skincare brands, today announced the launch of AHA Firming & Brightening Crème, a new AHA retexturing treatment built to deliver visible results without the trade-offs that typically come with active exfoliation.
This launch joins Cosmedical’s growing portfolio of dermatologist-developed treatment formulas, including the Refining BHA Cleanser, further building out a lineup designed to give practitioners a complete, medical-grade retail offering under their own brand.
AHA Firming & Brightening Crème draws on years of Cosmedical’s glycolic acid formulation work, tracing its roots back to an earlier treatment crème the company first launched with in 1993.Now, Cosmedical has reimagined the original creme from the ground up, with a modern, bouncy crème that absorbs quickly into a soft, cushioned finish; a fragrance-free profile; and Glycolic Acid calibrated to 10%, the concentration best aligned with how leave-on AHA products are meant to perform, and usable across a far wider range of skin types.
The formula is built around three technologies working in sequence — what Cosmedical calls Retexture. Restore. Radiate.
Retexture — Glycolic Acid, held at an optimal low pH, releases the bonds between dulling, dead surface cells so fresher, smoother skin can come through.
Restore — Marine Peptides, a bio-engineered peptide active derived from Hawaiian red algae, move in behind the acid to rebuild moisture and firmness, actively soothing the skin the exfoliation just worked on. Peptides are one of the fastest-growing categories in skincare right now, and this formula puts them to work exactly where they matter most.
Radiate — a newly developed six-active Brightening Complex — the newest technology in the formula — works in parallel to visibly even and brighten skin tone, supporting a more luminous-looking complexion.
Marine Peptides play a starring role in the formula. In supplier studies, the bio-engineered active showed a 33% reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and a 20% improvement in firmness after one month of daily use, alongside an immediate soothing effect that reduced induced redness by roughly a third in just 30 minutes.
“I’ve spent years formulating a glycolic acid treatment that delivers real results without asking patients to tolerate dryness or irritation to get there,” said Dr. Loretta Ciraldo, Founder of Cosmedical and Board-Certified Dermatologist. “AHA Firming & Brightening Crème is the formula I set out to create: a 10% Glycolic Acid treatment paired with marine-derived hydration and a brand-new brightening technology, built from the ground up so skin never has to choose between results and comfort.”
The launch reflects Cosmedical’s commitment to amplifying practitioner impact by providing the products, expertise, and support practices need to build successful skincare brands and deliver exceptional patient experiences.
“This is a new product, formulated and built the way we want everything in our portfolio to be built,” said Gina Ciraldo Stabile, CEO of Cosmedical. “This new formula has no shortcuts or trade-off between results and comfort. That’s real investment, and it’s exactly what being a true partner looks like: giving practices a product built to perform from day one.”
By pairing high-purity Glycolic Acid with modern hydration and tolerability science, Cosmedical helps practitioners confidently recommend a daily retexturing treatment that delivers visible results without asking patients to compromise on comfort.
AHA Firming & Brightening Crème launches September 14, 2026, through Cosmedical’s network of partner practices and medspas. Practices interested in adding AHA Firming & Brightening Crème to their retail line can connect with their Practice Development Specialist or visit cosmedical.co to learn more.
About Cosmedical™ – Cosmedical™ is a dermatologist-founded private label skincare company and brand-building partner for dermatologists, plastic surgeons, medical spas, and licensed aestheticians seeking to create premium, medical grade private label skincare brands. Through dermatologist-developed formulations, operational excellence, and comprehensive marketing support, Cosmedical helps practitioners build and scale premium skincare brands with confidence. For more information about Cosmedical™ and its range of innovative skincare products, please call 800-275-3627 or write to info@cosmedical.co
For Immediate Release
Contact: Bianca Ruiz | Cosmedical™
800-275-3627 | b.ruiz@cosmedical.co
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