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Product summary

"DRMTLGY - L. A. Refining Serum" is effective for: Moisturizing, Evens skin tone, Anti-aging and Exfoliation

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  • Exfoliating acids in a high total concentration (mandelic acid 0.20% - 0.75%, mandelic acid 4.20% - 6.40% and lactic acid 12.00% (declared)). This is a strong peel. It removes the top layer of the dead skin cells, revealing a "fresher" skin. It can also have an anti-aging effect and stimulate collagen production in a long-run. But we recommend to use this product with caution to avoid over-exfoliation (no more than 1-2x a week). Over-exfoliation can seriously damage your skin barrier and lead to sensitivity and even trigger pigmentation issues. PHAs (lactobionic acid 0.15% - 0.65%, gluconolactone 0.15% - 0.70%, lactobionic acid 2.60% - 3.90% and gluconolactone 22.00% - 34.00%) in this product are milder exfoliators. In addition to exfoliation, they also help skin hydration.
  • In addition, this product contains Allantoin (3.20% - 4.70%). Allantoin is helpful in wound-healing and can help restore the skin barrier faster. It might also be able to improve scars, but the evidence is not very strong for this.
  • Humectants (yeast extract 0.10% - 0.45%, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer 0.15% - 0.55%, allantoin 0.15% - 0.60%, glycerin 1.10% - 1.70%, lactic acid 12.00% (declared), allantoin 3.20% - 4.70% and glycerin 4.20% - 6.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

Price

The product retails for 62.00$ in the United States.

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