Alpha hydroxy acids (glycolic and lactic acids) help clear away dead skin cells that have built up on the skin's surface. Glycolic acid can also penetrate throughout the skin's layers to enable them to exfoliate.
These are for more inexperienced skin. : )
Application Method:
If you are new to acids, use every three days. In total, exfoliate no more than 3 to 4 times per week.
Use on clean skin (these pads will also tone the skin). Swipe gently across face using short strokes, then wait 20 minutes before using any other products. The acid will self neutralize and then you can continue with your routine.
The exception to the 20 minute wait rule is that if the acids are very uncomfortable, then rinse immediately and build up a resistance to the acids over about a months time... increasing the length of time every few days.. acids are not meant to be comfortable as they are a remodeling tool.
Ingredients:
Distilled water
- hydrant
- solvent Peppermint hydrosol
- cooling
- anti-inflammatory
- anti bacterial Aloe Juice [not gel] - skin hydration
- high in polysaccharides
- plumping and moisturizing
- anti-inflammatory White Willow Bark - relieves facial discomfort
- soothes inflammation Glycolic Acid
- exoliant Lactic Acid
- exfoliant Cactus Extract
- very healing and hydrating Calendula Extract - wound healing
- rejuvenates skin Sodium PCA - natural moisturizer
- water binding to the skin
Hyaluronic Acid
- hydrating
- can hold up to 1,000 times its weight
GoW Forum Reviews:
The pads are not... quite as soft as other exfoliation pads I've used but that just means that I have to use short, soft strokes and dabs rather than swiping it across my face. I've been using it 2-3x a week and a lot of my breakouts (which are mostly due to poor exfoliation and monthly hormonal fluctuations) have cleared. Great product!
