Smooth Out

KEY INGREDIENTS

• Glycolic Acid: The most research-approved AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid) that not only gently exfoliates the skin's surface, but also increases collagen production and fades hyper-pigmentation spots.
• Lactic Acid: The second most research-approved AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid) that not only gently exfoliates, but also fantastically hydrates and brightens the skin.
• Cactus Nopal + Yeast Extract: The unique combination of cactus and yeast extracts contain low molecular weight peptides, carbohydrates and bound minerals designed to reduce neurosensory irritation caused by the application of high percentages of AHAs.
• Galactoarabinan: A natural polysaccharide extract extracted from the larch tree, which reduces transepidermal water loss and increases the effectiveness of Exfoliants on the skin.
• Panthenol: A classic skin care ingredient. It soothes, moisturizes, protects and restores the skin's natural protective barrier.
• Xylitylglucoside + Anhydroxylitol + Xylitol: Sugar-based moisturizing trio, which increases the skin's water retention capacity and strengthens its natural protective barrier.
• Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer: New generation of cross-linked hyaluronic acid, whose water holding capacity is several times greater than the amazing water holding capacity of hyaluronic acid, which helps to keep the skin well hydrated.

INGREDIENTS

Water/Aqua, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Galactoarabinan, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Opuntia Ficus-Indica (Nopal Cactus) Extract, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Pentylene Glycol, Glucose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol
The exfoliating scrub Smooth Out, has an optimum pH range of 3.5 to 3.9.

HOW TO USE

Use it as a toner, either on a cotton pad or pour a few drops onto your fingertips and gently pat onto your skin, like men do after shaving. Avoid applying the product around the eyes! .
You can use Smooth Out once a week or even every night, depending on your skin's tolerance level. You may experience a slight tingling after application, which is completely normal and will disappear after a few seconds. You can reduce the tingling sensation by applying the product to completely dry skin.
Shelf life: 2 years from production (unopened), 8 months PAO (period after opening)
Do not use other exfoliants or scrubs (grainy scrubs) at the same time as Smooth Out.
IMPORTANT: Glycolic Acid can make the skin more sensitive to the sun. We recommend that you use the product at night and the next morning use a moisturizer with SPF.

RESEARCH STUDIES CONDUCTED FOR SMOOTH OUT

Kim, Seong-Jin, and Young-Ho Won. "The effect of glycolic acid on cultured human skin fibroblasts: cell proliferative effect and increased collagen synthesis." The Journal of dermatology 25.2 (1998): 85-89.
Leslie Baumann, MD, Cosmetic Dermatology, 2nd edition, Glycolic acid, 149o
Babilas, Philipp, Ulrich Knie, and Christoph Abels. “Cosmetic and dermatological use of alpha hydroxy acids.” JDDG: Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft 10.7 (2012): 488-491.
Ramos-e-Silva, Marcia, et al. "Hydroxy acids and retinoids in cosmetics." Clinics in dermatology 19.4 (2001): 460-466.