{"title":"Acide glycolique","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmallest AHA. Refines texture, brightens tone, used carefully and not every night.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-sweep-glycolic-exfoliating-toner","title":"The Sweep : Glycolic Exfoliating Toner","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Sweep : Glycolic Exfoliating Toner\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlycolic Exfoliating Toner · 250 ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 5% glycolic acid toning solution with organic berry extracts that clears surface build-up and gradually reveals a smoother, more even-looking complexion with every application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5% glycolic acid at an effective working pH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic cranberry and lingonberry antioxidant support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBetaine and Sodium PCA condition as it exfoliates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVegan · Sans cruauté animale · Fabriqué à la commande dans l'UE \u0026amp; aux États-Unis · Liste INCI complète\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA clear, low-viscosity toning solution built around 5% Glycolic Acid : the smallest-molecule AHA, and the one with the deepest body of evidence behind it. Applied after cleansing and before serums, it dissolves the protein bonds between dead skin cells at the surface, accelerating a turnover process that daily life slows and pollution disrupts. The finish is clean; the liquid absorbs quickly and leaves no residue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePourquoi ce produit existe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost exfoliating toners resolve into one of two failure modes : so dilute that no meaningful exfoliation occurs, or so aggressive that the skin barrier is left compromised and reactive. This formulation sits in the evidence-supported middle. At 5% Glycolic Acid, it delivers genuine keratolytic activity at the surface without requiring the neutralisation step that salon-strength acids demand. The pH is buffered with Potassium Hydroxide to a level where Glycolic Acid is functionally active but not inflammation-inducing. Betaine and Sodium PCA replace the skin's natural moisturising factor components that the acid disrupts, so the net effect on the surface is resurfacing and conditioning simultaneously. The 250ml volume reflects how the product is used : a few applications per week for months, rather than one-drop-per-use like a targeted serum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormulation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlycolic Acid at 5% is the primary active. As the smallest alpha-hydroxy acid by molecular weight, it achieves the deepest surface penetration of the AHA family, loosening corneodesmosomes : the protein bonds that hold dead cells at the surface : and allowing them to shed more rapidly. This physical turnover acceleration is what produces the texture improvements and clarity gains that consistent users of Glycolic Acid report; it is not a temporary surface smoothing but a genuine change in how fast the surface renews itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePotassium Hydroxide is used to bring the pH into the 3.5 to 4 range, the window where Glycolic Acid exfoliates effectively while remaining within normal skin's tolerance. Glycerin provides baseline moisture support. Betaine, derived here from organic sources, and Sodium PCA together restore the skin's surface hydration layer immediately after the acid acts, preventing the post-application tightness that indicates over-stripping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract and Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea (Lingonberry) Fruit Extract : both organically sourced : contribute antioxidant activity from their natural polyphenol content. These Nordic berry extracts are included because the skin is briefly more sensitive to oxidative stress immediately following AHA application, and short-circuiting that sensitivity is part of good formulation. Sodium Levulinate and Sodium Benzoate maintain microbiome-compatible preservation. The formula is fragrance-free in practice, clear, and applies simply with a cotton pad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSur la peau\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDay one : a very faint tingling on application that resolves within thirty seconds; by morning, the skin surface feels smoother to the touch and slightly more luminous in the mirror. Week one : surface texture begins to even out; areas of post-blemish discolouration appear less pronounced against the surrounding skin in natural light. Week four : a consistent improvement in skin clarity and surface quality; the toner has become a reliable step in an evening exfoliation ritual that the skin responds to without resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUtilisation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply a small amount to a cotton pad and sweep across clean, dry skin a few times per week in the evening. Do not apply to broken or actively irritated skin. Leave on; no rinsing required. Follow immediately with serums and moisturiser. Always apply a broad-spectrum SPF of at least 30 the following morning, as Glycolic Acid increases the skin's sensitivity to UV radiation. Do not use on the same evening as other acid-based products or retinol-alternative actives. Introduce gradually if new to chemical exfoliation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUne maison de soins boutique en petites séries, fabriquée à la commande. Chaque flacon est formulé et rempli dans les deux jours ouvrables suivant votre commande, puis expédié depuis le centre de distribution le plus proche de vous : notre établissement européen pour les clients du Royaume-Uni et de l'Union européenne, notre établissement américain pour les clients d'Amérique du Nord. Comme chaque flacon est rempli à la commande, ce qui arrive chez vous est au sommet de ses actifs : rien n'est resté exposé à la lumière, à la chaleur ou à l'oxygène pendant des mois. Deux jours de production, c'est le prix de la fraîcheur des formulations et la norme boutique à laquelle nous nous tenons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSans cruauté animale. Vegan. Gluten free. 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