Advanced Smoothing Treatment 10% AHA

Our unique blend of alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) + beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) efficiently exfoliates away the layers of visible sun damage. This powerful formula is efficient enough to use once a week, but gentle enough to apply as often as you want. This exfoliant has an optimal pH range of 3.5–4.0.

By combining glycolic, lactic, malic, and tartaric acids' (AHAs) unique skin refining and renewing properties, you’ll see dramatically renewed skin tone after one application. Peptides and ceramides reinforce what makes skin naturally resilient helping chamomile, grape seed extract, green tea and other antioxidants protect against further environmental damage. Allantoin, oat extract and licorice soothe skin after treatment.

Dispense a few drops of RESIST Advanced Smoothing Treatment 10% AHA Serum and smooth over face, neck and chest after cleansing and toning. Do not rinse.

Start Slowly: Apply every other day and note skin's response. Then use up to twice daily. For daytime, always finish with SPF 30+. For nighttime, follow with the rest of your routine.

Sun Protection Advice When Using Any AHA Exfoliant: This product contains alpha hydroxy acids, ingredients 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.

If you have a salicylate allergy, check with your physician before using any products that contain salicylic acid.

Key Ingredients: Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Malic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Peptides

All Ingredients: Water (Solvent | Good), Butylene Glycol (Humectant, Texture Enhancer | Good), Glycolic Acid (Exfoliant, Humectant, pH Adjuster/Stabilizer | Best), Glycerin (Humectant, Texture Enhancer, Solvent | Best), Lactic Acid (Exfoliant, Humectant, pH Adjuster/Stabilizer | Best), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Emollient, Texture Enhancer, Plant Extracts | Best), Malic Acid (Exfoliant, pH Adjuster/Stabilizer | Best), Tartaric Acid (Exfoliant, pH Adjuster/Stabilizer | Best), Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 (Peptides | Best), Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 (Peptides | Best), Ceramide NG (Emollient | Best), Salicylic Acid (Exfoliant, Humectant | Best), Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Antioxidant, Plant Extracts | Best), Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (Antioxidant, Plant Extracts | Best), Punica Granatum Extract (Antioxidant, Plant Extracts | Best), Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract (Antioxidant, Plant Extracts | Best), Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract (Antioxidant, Plant Extracts | Best), Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract (Antioxidant, Plant Extracts | Best), Camellia Oleifera (Plant Extracts, Antioxidant | Best), Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract (Plant Extracts, Antioxidant | Best), Peucedanum Graveolens (Dill) Extract (Antioxidant, Plant Extracts | Best), Allantoin (Plant Extracts | Best), Adenosine (Plant Extracts | Best), Hydrogenated Lecithin (Emollient, Emulsifier, Suspending/Dispersing Agent | Best), Bisabolol (Plant Extracts, Antioxidant | Best), Polyquaternium-10 (Film-Forming Agent, Emollient, Texture Enhancer | Good), Xanthan Gum (Texture Enhancer, Cleansing Agent, Emulsifier | Good), Carbomer (Texture Enhancer, Polymer, pH Adjuster/Stabilizer | Good), Polysorbate 20 (Cleansing Agent, Emulsifier | Good), Sodium Bicarbonate (pH Adjuster/Stabilizer | Average), Sodium Hydroxide (pH Adjuster/Stabilizer | Average), Aminomethyl Propanol (pH Adjuster/Stabilizer | Good), Phenoxyethanol (Preservative | Good), Benzyl Alcohol (Preservative, Solvent, Texture Enhancer | Average)

Ingredient Spotlight:

• 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
• Lactic Acid: This exfoliating acid helps skin shed dead cells on the surface & also offers hydrating properties. Exfoliates the surface of skin; Has hydrating properties; Strengthens skin’s barrier
• Malic Acid: This fruit-derived ingredient can serve different purposes in cosmetics, including as an exfoliant (when formulated between pH 3-4) and as a pH adjuster. Exfoliating ingredient derived from unripe fruit; Has AHA and BHA properties; Boosts efficacy of other exfoliants
• Salicylic Acid: Oil-soluble exfoliating ingredient that gently helps slough off dead skin cells and unclogs pores, for softer, smoother texture and tone. Also known as beta hydroxy acid (BHA); Best known for exfoliating properties; Oil solubility lets it exfoliate inside pores
• Peptides: Peptides are portions of short or long-chain amino acids, and amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Portions of short or long-chain amino acids; Topical use offers a range of benefits, from anti-aging to longevity; Often work by signaling skin to look and feel better

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