Your skin goal: brighter, clearer, more even complexion The Brightening Peel is a Mandelic and Lactic Acid chemical exfoliant. These gentle, yet hardworking acids assist in dissolving dead skin cells to battle stubborn pigmentation, breakouts and blackheads. Other spot-fading ingredients include turmeric (tetrahydrocurcumin at 0.25%), mulberry and licorice extracts. 10 minutes a week is all it takes to give you flawless, smooth skin. Reducing acne, blackheads and dullness. A superficial peel that focuses on the outer layers of the skin means it is less irritating than most acids. Perfect for sensitive skin and those who cannot use other AHA's. Giving an instant reset and glow, there is nothing better to turn your skin around. Why you’ll love the Brightening Peel: • Brightens and rejuvenates skin • Evens skin tone and reduces the appearance of pigmentation, sun spots, melasma • Reduces appearance of enlarged or blocked pores • Increases cell turnover • Anti-ageing • Anti-acne • Stimulates collagen Who should use the Brightening Peel? • People with sensitive skin • People with darker skin tones • Pregnant women who want to use a hydroxy acid peel • Anyone wanting to target dull complexion, uneven skin-tone and pigmentation • Anyone with acne prone skin Directions: After cleansing, apply a generous layer onto face and problem areas.Leave on for up to 10 minutes.Then remove thoroughly with lukewarm water and a LA CLINICA facial cloth.Use once per week.Use sun protection daily.Patch test prior to use. It is important to be aware that because the Brightening Peel focuses on the outer layer of the skin, superficial shedding and peeling is common. Stick to the instructions to avoid peeling too much and don’t use it with other actives. Pair with Deep Hydration Moisture Cream to keep skin hydrated if experiencing peeling and always use sunscreen. Mandelic and Lactic Acids, what do they do for your skin?Mandelic and Lactic Acids are forms of AHA which work by loosening the connections between surface skin cells, allowing them to shed naturally leading to a fresher, brighter complexion. They also provide hydrating properties, improve the appearance of fine lines and help brighten uneven skin tone. Pores appear visibly smaller, skin texture is radiant and smooth. Mandelic’s antibacterial properties are especially beneficial in the treatment of oily skin and acne, providing oil control and regulation of sebum. Sounds like magic, but really is just the wonders of science. So what sets Mandelic apart from other AHA’s? Its higher molecular weight means it penetrates the skin more slowly, making it the gentlest and most easily tolerated in the AHA family. Perfect for those who normally find chemical exfoliants irritating and even better, it is safe to use while pregnant. Rejoice!Even more reason to celebrate, Mandelic is the AHA of choice for darker skin tones. The potency of other AHA’s such as Glycolic sometimes prove problematic on darker skin tones, creating more pigmentation instead of reducing. Thanks to Mandelic’s gentle nature, it causes less irritation and with it, less chance of causing any post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Interested to learn more? Check out our post What is hormonal pigmentation. Ingredients:Aqua/Water/Eau, Propanediol, Mandelic Acid, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Morus Alba (Mulberry) Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Phenoxyethanol, Heptyl Glucoside, Tetrahydroferuloylmethane (THC), Ethylhexylglycerin.
