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Lactic Acid
This non-abrasive exfoliant decongests and revitalizes dull skin with food-grade 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.