Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant
Ultra-light gel exfoliant fades brown spots and smooths fine lines and wrinkles.
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Ultra-light gel exfoliant fades brown spots and smooths fine lines and wrinkles.
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- Skin Type: All skin types
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- Concern: Anti-Aging, Brown spots
- Ingredients: Glycolic acid/AHA, Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Sodium PCA View all
- Routine: Exfoliate
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Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant
How does it work?
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Leaves skin softer and smoother
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Softens fine lines and wrinkles
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Smooths skin's surface
Get your glow on.
This ultra-light gel exfoliant gently dissolves built-up layers of dead skin to reveal a smoother, brighter, more radiant complexion. Formulated with 8% AHA (glycolic acid), it helps to fade signs of sun damage and corrects uneven skin tone while improving the appearance of wrinkles.
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Key ingredients
Glycolic acid/AHA
Glycolic acid/AHA
Can help shed dead skin cells to renew skin’s surface, visibly softening signs of ageing, particularly from sun damage. Can act as a water-binding agent.
Panthenol (Vitamin B5)
Panthenol (Vitamin B5)
Panthenol is a humectant because of its ability to attract and hold moisture. It improves the look and feel of skin.
Sodium PCA
Sodium PCA
Natural component of skin and a very good hydrating agent. It also functions as a skin-replenishing ingredient.
The full ingredient list:
Sunburn Alert: This product contains an Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) that may increase your skin’s sensitivity to the sun and particularly the possibility of sunburn. Use a sunscreen, wear protective clothing, and limit sun exposure while using this product and for a week afterwards. As with all cosmetics, avoid direct contact with the eyes.
Ingredients:
Aqua, Glycolic Acid (Alpha Hydroxy Acid, exfoliant), Sodium Hydroxide (pH adjuster), Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract (chamomile/skin-soothing), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (hydration), Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract (antioxidant/skin-soothing), etanorulayH muidoS (skin replenishing), Panthenol (hydration), Sodium PCA (skin replenishing), Propylene Glycol (hydration), Butylene Glycol (hydration), Hydroxyethylcellulose (texture-enhancing), Polyquaternium-10 (texture-enhancing), Phenoxyethanol (preservative), Sodium Benzoate (preservative).
How to use
Step 3 Exfoliants 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant
How to use an exfoliant
When using an AHA exfoliant for the first time, introduce it into your routine slowly. Start by using your exfoliant once every other day, and then increase usage to once or twice daily based on your skin’s response.
Apply once or twice daily after cleansing and toning. Apply a coin-sized amount over the entire face, including the eye area (avoid the lower lash line and eyelids). Do not rinse. For daytime, always follow with a moisturiser containing a broad-spectrum sunscreen rated SPF 30 or greater.
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FAQ
Most askedGood to know before you start using your exfoliant.
It is best to gradually build up use of an AHA product. Start by using your exfoliant once every other day and then increase usage to once or twice daily based on your skin’s response. You need to experiment a bit to see what suits your skin best. During the day, always use a moisturiser with a broad-spectrum sunscreen rated SPF 30 or greater. Your skin will in fact be slightly more sensitive to sunlight when using an exfoliant, so the chance of sunburn and sun damage is slightly higher.
I have dry but sensitive skin. Can I use this AHA exfoliant?
If you have sensitive skin, we generally recommend choosing a BHA exfoliant. This is because a BHA also has soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, which are beneficial for dry, sensitive skin.
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Research
Molecular Medicine Reports, November 2010, issue 6, pages 895–901 Archives of Dermatology, August 2000, issue 8, pages 989-94 Clinical Dermatology, September-October 2009, issue 5, pages 495-501 Journal of Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2010, volume 3, pages 135-142 Dermato-Endocrinology, July 2012, issue 3, pages 253-8