Glycolic Acid (3%) Foaming Exfoliant- (120ml)

Glycolic acid 3% Face exfoliant is an alpha hydroxyl acid (AHA) which works as a chemical exfoliant, by removing dead skin cells, promoting cell turn over, a more even-toned, brightened and radiant skin. It also helps to improve skin texture, reducing appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and helps in the treatment of acne and hyperpigmentation.

HOW TO USE

Pump a generous amount into clean palm and massage continuously on face, for at least 60 seconds and rinse off. It should be the first product in a night time skincare routine

Glycolic acid 3% is an exfoliant and as such SHOULD NOT be used daily. It should be used on 2 -3 consecutive nights weekly, just before other skincare products. i.e Glycolic acid exfoliant comes in before toner, serums and moisturiser

Note: On nights when you use the glycolic acid exfoliant, do not use an additional cleanser, as this exfoliant serves as an exfoliator and a cleanser

INGREDIENTS

Glycolic acid -3%, Beta-glucan -2%, Colloidal oatmeal, Centella asiatica extract – 5%, Sodium coco-sulphate (95% active) (Sulfopon 1216G), Cocamidopropyl betaine (30% Surfactant ) (Genagen CAB818), Coco-glucoside (52%) (plantacare 818UP), Polysorbate 20 (Liposorb L-20), Cotton seed oil, Camelia oil, Tocopherol-D-alpha, Glycerin, Sorbitan caprylate, Propanediol.

BENEFITS OF GLYCOLIC ACID FOR SKIN

• It effectively exfoliates the skin
• It treats and improves acne conditions
• Rejuvenates aging skin
• Improves hydration
• Treats and prevents hyperpigmentation
• Protects against sun damage
• Improves skin texture
• Increases collagen production
• Enhances cellular turnover

GLYCOLIC ACID EXFOLIANT CAN BE USED BY;

• Oily
• Dry
• Normal
• Combination skin type

SKIN CONCERNS THAT WOULD FIND GLYCOLIC ACID  HELPFUL;

• Acne
• Hyperpigmentation
• Aging skin
• Dark patches
• Sun burnt & sun damaged skin

INDIVIDUALS WHO SHOULDN’T INCLUDE GLYCOLIC ACID EXFOLIANT IN THEIR ROUTINE

• People with extremely sensitive skin
• Persons with active eczema and inflammation
• Redness & Psoriasis

HOW TO KNOW IF GLYCOLIC ACID IS IRRITATING YOUR SKIN

• When you feel tingling, redness or irritation
• Dryness, itching or peeling

HOW TO STRENGTHEN YOUR SKIN BARRIER TO BETTER TOLERATE GLYCOLIC ACID & OTHER POTENT ACTIVES

If you find that your skin is sensitised and easily irritated, which may come from a variety of reasons, in order to get your skin barrier to be more functional, healthier and more tolerant, ONLY use hydrating and moisturising products and actives at this time. No exfoliant, No high strength active, No AHAs & BHAs.

Your products should only include hydrating actives like; Hyaluronic acid, Glycerin, Aloe vera, Niacinamide, Beta glucan, glycols, squalene, Ceramide, Panthenol. Do this for 2-3 weeks, and your skin will heal and  become more tolerant overtime

SKINCARE ACTIVES YOU SHOULDN’T USE IN THE SAME ROUTINE WITH GLYCOLIC ACID

• Salicylic acid
• lactic acid
• Retinol
• Benzoyl peroxide
• Malic acid
• Citric

This is because Glycolic acid is a high-strength skincare active, combining it with other potent active ingredients can lead to irritation or diminish the effectiveness of both products.

SKINCARE ACTIVES WITH BETTER  AFFINITY(combines well) WITH GLYCOLIC ACID

• Hyaluronic acid
• Niacinamide
• Potassium Azeloyl diglycinate/Azelaic acid
• Vitamin C (in lower concentration)
• Panthenol
• Tranexamic acid
• Glycols (propylene, pentylene glycol)
• Beta glucan
• Alpha lipoic acid