Lactic Acid

Details

This non-abrasive exfoliant uses a 5% food-grade Lactic Acid and a natural base of Algin + Aloe Vera to gently and effectively dissolve dead skin cells, while maintaining healthy, hydrated skin. 

Ideal for dry + sensitive skin types.

Key Ingredients:

• Lactic Acid: The most gentle type of AHA, lactic acid reduces the incidence of comedones by deep cleaning pores + rejuvenating skin. Reduces the appearance of facial lines by stimulating Collagen production, without dehydrating or over-sensitizing the skin.
• Algae + Aloe Vera base: Helps to hydrate skin + reduce sensitivity.

Nut Free, Gluten Free, Vegan

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Ingredients

Water, Algin (Sea algae derivative), Aloe Barbadensis (Organic Aloe Vera) Powder, Vegetable Glycerin, Lactic Acid.

Directions

• Evenly spread (don't rub) 2-3 pumps over clean, dry skin, avoiding the eye + lip areas.
• Leave on between 10-15 minutes to exfoliate + brighten.
• Use 1x-2x per week in the evening.

• Option 1. Remove by rinsing with cool water and follow with your regular evening skincare routine.
• Option 2. After 10-15 minutes, apply moisturizer and/or oil over the Lactic Acid and leave on overnight.
• Note: The acid will be mostly neutralized by the oil/moisturizer, but this application does provide a deeper exfoliation and may not be suitable for highly sensitive skin. 

Tips

• Some tingling may be felt upon application but if skin starts to burn, remove immediately with cool water.
• Avoid applying to freshly shaved skin or 'open' skin of any kind.
• For thick or very congested skin, switch between using a manual scrub and Lactic Acid.
• Can be used more frequently as a spot treatment.
• Always follow with an SPF the next day.
• Used to treat flakiness, blemishes, blackheads and ingrown hairs.
• A good introductory acid for those that are new to using acids to exfoliate. For most clients, we recommend starting with the 5% before moving to the 10% concentration.