Resurfacing Facial ExfoliantUpdated a year ago
As for exfoliation? That’s often the missing step to achieving gorgeous skin. It’s a key feature of our newest product, which is among the most unique formulas we've ever crafted. You'll be able to feel it work immediately with an energetic tingling sensation, as this formula's viscous, gel-like texture absorbs into the skin.
The Resurfacing Facial Exfoliant, a Honey-Derived Evening Treatment.
Intense yet lightweight, this at-home resurfacing treatment was created to exfoliate, smooth, and renew the look of dull skin while elevating your skin care ritual. Honey-derived lactic acid targets the look of dark spots and wrinkles, while cooling notes of cucumber and blue tansy promote a soothing, herbaceous scent. It leaves your skin smooth, luminous, and clear, without dryness or irritation.
This is a safe and potent formulation, thanks to its most unique and active component: lactic acid derived from honey. It can effectively soften the look of skin, revitalizing it for a healthy surface. We asked our lead formulator, Bunnie, to weigh in:
“Lactic acid is the safest, most non-irritating, non-drying (in fact, naturally hydrating) of all the AHA’s,” she says. “It is also the most non-damaging of AHA’s to the skin’s deeper layers… unlike glycolic acid, for example, which can actually accelerate aging in skin. Most lactic acid is derived from dairy products, while ours has a greater mass advantage being derived from honey instead.”
How to use this treatment.
To use the Resurfacing Facial Exfoliant, apply a generous amount to clean skin in the evening once a week, avoiding the eye area. Leave on for 3-5 minutes, then rinse with water or your daily cleanser before following up with your preferred serum and moisturizer. For future uses, if additional time is preferred and patch testing is done, leave on for up to 10 minutes.
“The concern with any product containing any AHA is that the pH value that must be present in order for the AHA to be active must be lower than typical products,” Bunnie explains. “The pH must be less than 4.0. This is rather acidic and could be harmful in different ways if not used properly. This is the reason that most AHA peels are left on the skin for only minutes at a time, and then neutralized with a pH-balanced product—in order not to damage or cause skin irritation.”
Some additional advice? If you have sensitive skin, we highly recommend patch testing. Let it sit for 1 to 2 minutes and remove immediately if you have a reaction such as bumps or redness.
Please let us know if you have any additional questions as we are always happy to help 🙂