{"product_id":"glycolic-acid-exfoliating-toner","title":"MILD GLYCOLIC EXFOLIATING TONER","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Formula\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Opuliss Skin Mild Glycolic Exfoliating Toner is a 250 ml \/ 8.45 fl oz leave-on alpha-hydroxy acid toner built around Glycolic Acid at 3.5%, paired with cranberry and lingonberry fruit extracts. The two berry extracts are certified organic, and the formula is vegan eligible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFormulated for Hyperpigmentation and Darker Skin Tones.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlycolic Acid at 3.5%, the smallest alpha-hydroxy acid by molecular weight (76 daltons), reaches the stratum corneum readily and helps loosen surface cell cohesion to support the appearance of smoother texture\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCranberry (Vaccinium Macrocarpon) and lingonberry (Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea) fruit extracts, antioxidant anthocyanin polyphenols that support environmental defence during routine use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSodium PCA and betaine, humectants that help condition and comfort the skin during exfoliation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eHero mechanism: Glycolic Acid, a mild leave-on alpha-hydroxy acid, helps loosen corneocyte cohesion at the surface to support visible renewal. Full mechanism and citations under Details and references.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlycolic Acid (AHA Exfoliant), Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea (Lingonberry) Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium PCA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActive ingredients: Glycolic Acid at 3.5% (a mild leave-on alpha-hydroxy acid for surface texture support). Cranberry plus lingonberry fruit extract (antioxidant anthocyanin polyphenols); Sodium PCA plus betaine (humectants).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply two to three pumps to a cotton pad and sweep gently across clean skin in the evening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBegin with one to two applications per week and build up slowly as tolerated. Avoid contact with eyes and lips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways layer a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher daily, since leave-on AHA products increase the skin's sensitivity to UV at any concentration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVegan eligible, with certified organic cranberry and lingonberry fruit extracts. AHA sun protection advisory: this product contains 3.5% Glycolic Acid as a leave-on alpha-hydroxy acid. The FDA cosmetic AHA labeling guidance recommends daily use of a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher and avoidance of unprotected sun exposure during use and for one week after discontinuation. This advisory applies at any leave-on AHA concentration, including the 3.5% here. For deeper skin tones (Fitzpatrick IV to VI), start with once-weekly application and build slowly, as glycolic acid's smaller molecular weight penetrates more readily. Patch test on the inner forearm for 24 hours before facial use. Do not use on broken, irritated, or sunburned skin. Avoid concurrent use with strong retinoid, BHA, or higher-concentration AHA products in the same routine until tolerance is established. Pregnancy and nursing: consult your dermatologist before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReferences\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlycolic Acid is the smallest alpha-hydroxy acid by molecular weight (76 daltons) and reaches the stratum corneum readily, helping loosen corneocyte cohesion to support the appearance of surface renewal at pH below 4.5. At 3.5% in a leave-on toner it is positioned for mild surface texture support and routine use, suitable for those building AHA tolerance, and sits within the Cosmetic Ingredient Review consumer guidance for alpha-hydroxy acids\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e. Cranberry and lingonberry fruit extracts contribute antioxidant anthocyanin and proanthocyanidin polyphenols for environmental defence during routine use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col class=\"op-refs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAndersen FA. Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Glycolic Acid, Ammonium, Calcium, Potassium, and Sodium Glycolates, Methyl, Ethyl, Propyl, and Butyl Glycolates, and Lactic Acid, Ammonium, Calcium, Potassium, Sodium, and TEA-Lactates, Methyl, Ethyl, Isopropyl, and Butyl Lactates, and Lauryl, Myristyl, and Cetyl Lactates. International Journal of Toxicology. 1998;17(Suppl 1):1-241.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"op-cite\"\u003eHow to cite this product page: Opuliss. Mild Glycolic Exfoliating Toner. 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