Skin Perfecting 6% Mandelic Acid + 2% Lactic Acid Liquid Peeling

Description

AQUA, 2,3-BUTANEDIOL, MANDELIC ACID (AHA exfoliating acid), LACTIC ACID (AHA exfoliating acid), SODIUM HYDROXIDE, MYRICA CERIFERA FRUIT EXTRACT, AKEBIA QUINATA STEM EXTRACT, Prunus Lannesiana Flower Extract, Lactobacillus ferment lysate, SACCHAROMYCES LYSATE, Yarrow Extract (Yarrow), SACCHARIDE ISOMERATE, ARGININE (Amino acid), HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM PHYTATE, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, XANTHAN GUM, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, SODIUM BENZOATE This exfoliating liquid from Paula's Choice combines two alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) in complementary concentrations: mandelic acid at 6% and lactic acid at 2%. Mandelic acid, derived from bitter almonds, has a large molecule that penetrates the epidermis slowly, making it particularly well tolerated, while promoting cell renewal by dissolving bonds between corneocytes. Lactic acid acts through the same keratolytic mechanism, with a complementary moisturizing action via stimulation of ceramides and components of the natural moisturizing factor (NMF). The formula also includes Saccharide Isomerate, a biomimetic film-forming agent that reinforces the skin barrier, as well as Lactobacillus and Saccharomyces lysates with soothing, microbiome-compatible properties. Extracts of Achillea millefolium and Akebia quinata provide antioxidant and soothing properties. This product is suitable for dull, uneven skin or skin prone to enlarged pores, particularly sensitive or acne-prone skin that has difficulty tolerating smaller-molecule AHAs such as glycolic acid. It is not recommended for skin with a severely altered cutaneous barrier, and requires the application of an SPF during the day.