Daily Pore-Refining Treatment With 2% BHA

RESIST Daily Pore-Refining Treatment 2% BHA is a completely gentle, non-abrasive, daily leave-on liquid exfoliant with BHA that visibly refines pores and skin texture. It also has an advanced antioxidant and peptide blend to help defend againstenvironmental stressors. This exfoliant has an ideal pH range of 3.2–3.8.

Gently apply using fingers or a cotton pad over entire face and neck, including the eye area (avoid lash line and eyelids) 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.

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

Key Ingredients: Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Allantoin, Oleanolic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hyaluronate, Trehalose, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Panthenol

All Ingredients: Water (Solvent | Good), Dipropylene Glycol (Texture Enhancer, Solvent | Good), Salicylic Acid (Exfoliant, Humectant | Best), Pentylene Glycol (Humectant, Solvent, Preservative | Good), Butylene Glycol (Humectant, Texture Enhancer | Good), Polysorbate 20 (Cleansing Agent, Emulsifier | Good), Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 (Peptides | Best), Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 (Peptides | Best), Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate (Plant Extracts, Antioxidant | Best), Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid (Antioxidant | Best), Oleanolic Acid (Antioxidant | Best), Sodium Hyaluronate (Humectant, Antioxidant | Best), Allantoin (Plant Extracts | Best), Trehalose (Humectant | Good), Panthenol (Humectant, Solvent | Best), Glycerin (Humectant, Texture Enhancer, Solvent | Best), PEG-60 Almond Glycerides (Emollient | Good), Sodium Metabisulfite (Preservative, Antioxidant, Irritant | Average), PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer (Solvent, Polymer | Good), Methyl Gluceth-20 (Humectant | Good), Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane (Silicone, Texture Enhancer, Cleansing Agent | Good), Glycereth-26 (Texture Enhancer, Emulsifier, Emollient | Good), Sodium Hydroxide (pH Adjuster/Stabilizer | Average), Carbomer (Texture Enhancer, Polymer, pH Adjuster/Stabilizer | Good), Disodium EDTA (Chelating Agent | Good), Caprylyl Glycol (Preservative, Plant Extracts | Good)

Ingredient Spotlight:

• Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7: This peptide blends four amino acids with a fatty acid to enhance penetration, where it goes to work quieting factors in skin that trigger irritation and damage to skin’s supportive elements. Composed of four amino acids + palmitic acid; Can fight factors in skin that cause irritation; Ongoing use helps restore a firmer feel
• Allantoin: An ingredient that can be naturally derived or made synthetically. It has skin-soothing and moisturizing properties, making it an excellent inclusion in products designed for sensitive skin. Can soothe skin; Has skin moisturizing properties; Helps mitigate skin’s response to active ingredients
• Oleanolic Acid: This natural ingredient functions as a potent skin soother and has value as an antioxidant. Potent soothing ingredient for skin; Found in a wide range of food, medical herbs, and plants; Also functions as an antioxidant
• Polysorbate 20: Used in cosmetics primarily as a mild cleansing agent, this coconut-derived ingredient is considered extremely stable and safe. Used as a mild cleansing agent; Derived from lauric acid, the primary fatty acid in coconuts; Also used as a food additive
• 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
• Trehalose: Humectant plant sugar that boosts skin’s hydration and offers antioxidant properties to help preserve youthfulness. Water-binding plant sugar that delivers hydrating properties for skin; Offers antioxidant properties to preserve skin’s youthfulness; Can also be used to thicken cosmetic formulas
• 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
• Glycerin: A naturally occurring substance in skin that helps retain moisture. It is used in skin care products to help defend against dryness. Found naturally in skin; Helps skin retain moisture; Encourages a healthy look and feel
• Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate: This licorice derivative has strong antioxidant and skin soothing properties. Derived from licorice; Has antioxidant benefits; Strong anti-inflammatory properties
• 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

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