Mandelic Acid Treatment

What it is: A fast-acting targeted treatment that is clinically shown to reduce the look of hyperpigmentation and discoloration leftover from acne spots and blemishes.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots and Acne and Blemishes

Highlighted Ingredients:
- 10% Mandelic Acid: Reduces the look of dark spots, hyperpigmentation, and post-acne marks.
- 2% Glycerin: Hydrates skin and draws in moisture.
- 0.1% Encapsulated Retinol: Supports increased cell turnover and fades the look of dark spots and discoloration.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

What Else You Need to Know: This treatment features a unique ingredient pairing of mandelic acid and retinol. Mandelic acid targets melanin production while retinol naturally supports skin cell turnover. The result is noticeably reduced dark spots and hyperpigmentation often left from acne spots and breakouts.

Clinical Results: In an independent clinical trial under dermatological control of 20 participants in October 2021, results included:
- 94% agreed appearance of post breakout and blemish dark spots are significantly reduced
- 94% agreed appearance of dark spots and hyperpigmentation are significantly reduced
- 94% agreed skin tone and texture is even with no significant signs of scarring?

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-10% Mandelic Acid: an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) derived from bitter almonds with a large molecule size making it suitable for sensitive skin with proven melanin inhibiting benefits to help reduce dark spots, hyperpigmentation & post acne marks.

-0.1% Retinol: helps to increase natural cell turnover to fade dark spots, hyperpigmentation and discoloration

-Glycerin: deeply hydrates skin and draws in moisture

Aqua (Water/Eau), Propanediol, Mandelic Acid, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate, Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Benzyl Alcohol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Retinol, Polysorbate 20, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dehydroacetic Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, 1, 2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Ethyl Ferulate, Humulus Lupulus Extract.

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Suggested Usage:
-Use in the evening only.
-Shake well before use.
-On cleansed skin apply a thin layer to affected area.
-Leave to absorb before following with moisturizer.
-An askINKEY recipe tip: In need of targeting an active acne blemish? Pair this product with their Succinic Acid Acne Treatment (sold separately), a targeted formula that visibly shrinks blemishes and blackheads while being gentle on skin.

Recycling Instructions:
-To recycle, separate the cap from the bottle, rinse out any excess product, and place in recycling bin.