8% AHA Gel Exfoliant

SKIN PERFECTING 8% AHA Gel is a completely non-abrasive, leave-on exfoliant that gently and naturally helps shed built-up layers of dead skin, just like your skin did when you were younger. This unique formula revitalizes skin’s surface, creates noticeable radiance, smooths the appearance of wrinkles, and makes your skin look and feel remarkably soft. With ongoing use, it can help promote firmer-looking skin. This exfoliant has an optimal pH range of 3.5–3.9.

Sun Protection Advice When Using Any AHA Exfoliant: This product contains 8% glycolic acid, an ingredient that may increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun and the possibility of sunburn. Always apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen rated SPF 30 or greater every day. When outdoors, wear protective clothing whenever possible, seek shade, and avoid prolonged sun exposure.

Key Ingredients: Green Tea, AHA, Sodium PCA, Glycolic Acid, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chamomile, Aloe Barbadensis

All Ingredients: Water (Solvent | Good), Glycolic Acid (Exfoliant, Humectant, pH Adjuster/Stabilizer | Best), Sodium Hydroxide (pH Adjuster/Stabilizer | Average), Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract (Plant Extracts, Antioxidant | Best), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Extract (Plant Extracts, Humectant | Best), Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract (Plant Extracts, Antioxidant | Best), Sodium Hyaluronate (Humectant, Antioxidant | Best), Panthenol (Humectant, Solvent | Best), Sodium PCA (Humectant | Best), Propylene Glycol (Humectant, Solvent, Texture Enhancer | Good), Butylene Glycol (Humectant, Texture Enhancer | Good), Hydroxyethylcellulose (Texture Enhancer, Film-Forming Agent, pH Adjuster/Stabilizer | Good), Polyquaternium-10 (Film-Forming Agent, Emollient, Texture Enhancer | Good), Phenoxyethanol (Preservative | Good), Sodium Benzoate (Preservative | Good)

Ingredient Spotlight:

• Green Tea: Research has established that topical application of green tea leaves or extracts have many benefits for skin, including anti-aging properties. Has anti-aging and soothing benefits; Contains antioxidant epigallocatechin gallate; Helps improve the appearance of sun-damaged skin
• AHA: AHA, also known as alpha hydroxy acid, exfoliates skin and improves signs of aging, dry skin and an uneven skin tone. AKA alpha hydroxy acid; Exfoliates skin and improves visible signs of aging; Particularly suited for dry skin and an uneven skin tone
• Sodium PCA: This excellent hydrating ingredient is part of skin’s natural moisturizing factor (NMF). As such, it is a cornerstone of many moisturizers thanks to its ability to help skin both attract and retain moisture, resulting a more supple, youthful appearance. Related to amino acids; Helps skin’s upper layers retain moisture; Staple ingredient in many moisturizing products
• Glycolic Acid: This well-known ingredient is the most-researched alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) and helps renew skin’s surface as well as significantly improve its hydration. The most-researched AHA (alpha hydroxy acid); Helps renew skin’s surface; Visibly improves several signs of aging
• Panthenol: Also known as pro-vitamin B5. Humectant that increases hydration substantially by attracting/retaining moisture. Can also play a role in visibly reducing facial redness triggered by sensitivity. Well-known hydrating ingredient; May also help soothe sensitivity; Often referred to as pro-vitamin B5
• Sodium Hyaluronate: The more bio-available, salt form of hyaluronic acid. I’s considered an excellent moisturizer, helping skin retain water so it looks and feels smoother. Salt form of hyaluronic acid; Excellent skin-replenishing ingredient; More readily absorbed into skin than hyaluronic acid
• Chamomile: Ingredient derived from plant species Chamomilla recutita, Matricaria recutita and Matricaria chamomilla. Derived from plant species Chamomilla recutita, Matricaria recutita and Matricaria chamomilla; Has moderate antioxidant activities that can help defend skin; Studies indicate it is has potent skin-soothing action
• Aloe Barbadensis: Commonly used plant extract that has soothing properties, antioxidant qualities, and serves as a hydrating agent. AKA aloe vera; Plant-extract with soothing, antioxidant and hydrating compounds; Its benefits tend to be over exaggerated in cosmetics

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