MANDELIC ACID, 7%
A naturally-occurring alpha hydroxy acid derived from almonds, mandelic acid helps speed up cellular turnover and
renewal. The Mandelic acid molecule is bigger and heavier than that of Glycolic acid, which means it doesn’t penetrate
quite as far into the epidermis and thus has a lower potential for irritancy. In addition, the phenolic side-chain of
Mandelic confers weak anti-bacterial and melanin-inhibiting properties.
AZELAIC ACID (POTASSIUM AZELOYL DIGLYCINATE), 5%
A natural component of wheat, barley, and rye, this ingredient is antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory with melanin
inhibiting properties.
SALICYLIC ACID, 2%
Aids exfoliation by weakening the links between cells in the outer layer of dead skin, allowing the normal shedding
process to occur at a more optimum rate. By helping new cells surface, it improves skin texture, unclogs pores, enhances
penetration (and therefore eectiveness) of ingredients such as vitamin C.