Name: (The Ordinary) Lactic Acid 5% + HA 5%
SKU: 6249
Price: 850.00 INR
Availability: InStock

A high-strength exfoliator that works to reveal smoother skin.
Targets: Textural irregularities, dullness, skin toneSuitable for: Dry skin

Format: Water-based serum

Key Ingredient: Lactic AcidLactic Acid 10% + HA is an alpha hydroxy acid solution that offers effective exfoliation targeted at the skin’s surface. It is supported with purified Tasmanian pepperberry extract, which has been shown to reduce irritation and sensitivity that can be associated with acid use. This water-based serum is ideal for dry skin types. This pH of this formula is approximately 3.8. Lactic acid has a pKa of 3.8 and pKa is the most important aspect to consider in formulating with acids. pKa implies acid availability. When pKa is close to pH, there is an ideal balance between salt and acidity, maximizing effectiveness of the acid and reducing irritation.

Ingredients

Aqua (Water), Lactic Acid, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Isoceteth-20, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol.

How To Use

When to use: Night

Product Directions:

Apply once daily, ideally in the evening.
The formula can be diluted with other products to reduce strength until skin develops tolerance.
Do not use on sensitive, peeling, or compromised skin.
Avoid the eye contour and contact with eyes.
Contact of the product with the skin must be of limited frequency or duration.
Note: If irritation occurs, rinse off, cease use, and consult a physician. Use only as directed on unbroken skin. Patch testing prior to use is advised. Keep out of reach of children.

Sunburn Alert: This product contains an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that may increase your skin’s sensitivity to the sun and particularly the possibility of sunburn.

Use a sunscreen, wear protective clothing, and limit sun exposure while using this product and for a week afterwards.

Patch Test: Patch tests are an easy way to help predict if you may experience a negative initial reaction to a new product. It is recommended to perform a patch test before incorporating any new product into your regimen. The brand has outlined a general method for conducting your own patch test below based on the type of product.

Apply a small amount of the product onto a clean area of skin on the upper forearm.
Keep the area dry.
If the product has a specified duration of use, rinse off after this time has elapsed. Otherwise rinse off after 24 hours.
If any redness, burning, itching, blistering or irritation is observed at any time throughout the test, do not use the product.

Brand

The Ordinary

Format

Water-based serum

Size

All skin type

Active Ingredients

Lactic AcidLactic Acid

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