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Product summary

"MEDI-PEEL - AHA BHA Alpha Arbutin Ampoule" is effective for: Exfoliation, Moisturizing, Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish and Anti-aging

Ingredient callouts

  • A good concentration of Niacinamide (2.60% - 3.10%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
  • Exfoliating acids (lactic acid 1.70% - 2.00% and glycolic acid 3.30% - 4.00%). In this concentration, they will have a noticeable exfoliating effect. They can also have an anti-aging effect and stimulate collagen production in a long-run. Lactic Acid can also help to attract water to the upper layer (works as a humectant).
  • This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this product it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.95% - 1.15%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
  • Salicylic acid (0.60% - 0.85%). This is an oil-soluble exfoliating acid. Because of this property, it can work inside pores and help reduce the congestion. It has an anti-inflammatory effect and is used to treat acne. Because it is a quite strong exfoliator, be careful with using this product too often: it could result in over-exfoliation.
  • Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - asiatic acid 0.40% - 0.65% and madecassoside 0.55% - 0.85% The Centella Asiatica Actives, even in low concentration, can help reduce inflammation in skin, strengthen the skin barrier and reduce photodamage. They can also help to decrease scarring.
  • An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 2.00% - 2.40%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
  • Humectants (sucrose 0.25% - 0.45%, sodium hyaluronate 0.35% - 0.65%, hyaluronic acid 0.40% - 0.60%, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.40% - 0.60%, sodium acetylated hyaluronate 0.40% - 0.60%, sodium hyaluronate 0.40% - 0.60% and panthenol 2.00% - 2.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.