{"product_id":"the-surface-aha-peeling-concentrate","title":"The Surface : AHA Peeling Concentrate","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Surface : AHA Peeling Concentrate\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAHA Peeling Concentrate · 30 ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA leave-on lactic acid concentrate that resurfaces the skin overnight, revealing a smoother, more luminous surface by morning without dryness or stripping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10% lactic acid at an effective working pH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1% hyaluronic acid hydrates as it exfoliates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse one to two evenings per week, no rinse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVegan · Cruelty-free · Made to order in EU \u0026amp; US · Full INCI listed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA leave-on exfoliating concentrate built around 10% Lactic Acid, formulated at a pH that delivers meaningful resurfacing activity while retaining the skin's moisture balance through 1% Hyaluronic Acid. Applied in the evening and left overnight, it works during the hours when the skin is already in its natural renewal cycle, accelerating the cellular turnover that daily life perpetually interrupts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this exists\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChemical exfoliation is one of the most evidence-supported categories in skincare, but most AHA products sit at one of two extremes: low concentrations that are safe but functionally insufficient, or salon-strength acids that require neutralisation and professional supervision. This concentrate occupies the evidence-based middle ground. At 10%, Lactic Acid is at the lower end of the clinical range where genuine exfoliation and collagen-stimulating effects are documented. Potassium Hydroxide buffers the pH to a level that is effective without inducing the inflammation that characterises misformulated acid products. One percent Hyaluronic Acid is an unusually high inclusion for an exfoliant, and it is there for a specific reason: to ensure the skin hydrates as it resurfaces, rather than trading one concern for another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormulation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLactic Acid at 10% is the primary exfoliating active. As an alpha-hydroxy acid derived from fermentation, it loosens the corneodesmosomes that hold dead skin cells together, allowing them to shed more readily and revealing the fresher, more even-looking surface beneath. Lactic Acid is also a humectant in its own right, which partly explains why well-formulated lactic acid products tend to leave skin feeling hydrated rather than stripped. It is the gentlest of the AHA family and is particularly well-tolerated by sensitive and darker skin types, where glycolic acid at equivalent concentrations can more frequently cause irritation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe formula is pH-adjusted with Potassium Hydroxide to land at approximately pH 3.5 to 4, the range at which Lactic Acid exfoliates effectively while remaining within the tolerance threshold of normal to moderately sensitive skin. Sodium Hyaluronate and Butylene Glycol maintain hydration throughout the exfoliation process. Organic Sage Leaf Extract and organic White Tea Leaf Extract provide antioxidant and calming support, mitigating any surface reactivity the acid action may generate. Pentylene Glycol and Glycerin complete the conditioning layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe formula is clear, low-viscosity, and absorbs quickly on the skin. There is a mild, clean acid note on first application that dissipates within seconds. No rinse is required; the formula continues working overnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn skin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDay one : a very faint warmth on application that resolves within a minute; by morning the skin feels noticeably smoother and looks slightly more luminous, particularly on the nose and forehead where congestion tends to accumulate. Week one : surface texture is measurably more even across the cheeks; post-blemish marks appear softer in tone and the skin's overall clarity improves under light. Week four : a consistent refinement of surface quality; the skin reads smoother, cleaner, and more evenly toned without the effort that multiple-step rituals require.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply a thin layer to clean, dry skin in the evening, one to two times per week. Do not apply to broken or actively irritated skin. Leave on overnight; no rinsing required. Always follow with a broad-spectrum SPF of at least 30 the following morning, as AHA exfoliation increases the skin's sensitivity to UV radiation. Do not use on the same evening as other acid-based products or retinol-alternative serums. Suitable for all skin types; 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\u003eA small-batch boutique skincare house, made to order. Every bottle is formulated and filled within two working days of your order, then dispatched from the fulfilment centre closest to you : our European facility for United Kingdom and European Union customers, our United States facility for North American customers. Because every bottle is bottled to order, what arrives at your door is at the peak of its actives : nothing has been sitting against light, heat, or oxygen for months. 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