Original price was: EGP1,300.00.EGP950.00Current price is: EGP950.00.
Lactic Acid 5% + HA
What it is: An alpha hydroxy acid that exfoliates the skin.
Skin Type: Normal
Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dullness, and Uneven Texture
Formulation: Liquid
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens. This product is also vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
What Else You Need to Know: This 5-percent formulation offers very mild exfoliation and is supported with a purified Tasmanian pepperberry known to calm and soothe after exfoliation.
Lactic Acid 5% + HA is a mild alpha hydroxy acid solution that offers gentle yet effective exfoliation targeted at the skin’s surface. It is supported with purified Tasmanian pepperberry extract , which has been shown to reduce irritation and sensitivity that can be associated with acid use. This water-based serum is ideal for dry and sensitive skin. This pH of this formula is approximately 3.8. Lactic Acid has a pKa of 3.8 and pKa is the most important aspect to consider in formulating with acids. pKa implies acid availability. When pKa is close to pH, there is an ideal balance between salt and acidity, maximizing effectiveness of the acid and reducing irritation
How to Use
Suggested Usage:
-Apply once per day, ideally in the evening.
-Can be diluted with other treatments to reduce strength until skin develops its tolerance.
-Contact of the product with the skin must be of limited frequency or duration.
Precautions:
-Avoid contact with eyes.
-Keep out of reach of children.
-If irritation occurs, cease use and consult a physician.
-Use only as directed on unbroken skin.
-Patch testing prior to use is advised. Refer to The Ordinary’s in-depth guide to patch testing.
-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 afterward.
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Ingredients | Aqua (Water), Lactic Acid, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Isoceteth-20, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol. |