Exfoliant
18 ingredients in this category
Acid
Alpha Hydroxy Acid, Beta Hydroxy Acid
Acids are anything with a pH lower than 7 is considered acidic
AHA
alpha hydroxy acid
AKA alpha hydroxy acid Exfoliates skin and improves visible signs of ageing
AHA - Alpha Hydroxy Acid
alpha hydroxy acid
Water-soluble acids for surface exfoliation and renewal
Ammonium Glycolate
Synthetic form of glycolic acid used as a pH adjuster and exfoliant
Betaine Salicylate
Derived from sugar beets
BHA (Beta Hydroxy Acid)
Salicylic Acid
Oil-soluble acid for deep pore cleansing
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
2-hydroxyl-5-octanoyl benzoic acid, lipohydroxy acid (LHA)
A derivative (ester) of salicylic acid Exfoliates skin
Gluconolactone
PHA, Polyhydroxy Acid, Lactobionic Acid
Type of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) Has a larger molecular size than AHAs
Glycolic Acid
types of AHA
The most-researched AHA (alpha hydroxy acid) Helps renew skin’s surface
Lactic Acid
2-hydroxypropanoic acid, (S)-lactic acid, (+)-lactic acid, D-lactic acid, (R)-lactic acid, (−)-lactic acid
Exfoliates the surface of skin Has hydrating properties
Lactobionic Acid
One of the polyhydroxy acids, chemically similar to AHAs Slower penetration means a gentler experience
Mandelic Acid
other AHAs
The gentle brightener
Mucor Miehei Extract
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Fungal enzyme extract for gentle exfoliation
Papain
Papaya Extract
Papain is an enzyme derived from latex found within papaya fruits
Papaya Extract
Asimina Triloba Fruit Extract
Plant extract that is the source of the enzyme papain,
Polyhydroxy Acid
gluconolactone
Polyhydroxy acids are ingredients such as gluconolactone and lactobionic acid
Protease
proteases
Protease is perhaps better known by its plural form
Tartaric Acid
AHA
Tartaric acid is a naturally occurring crystalline organic