PHA Toner.
About this product
A chemical exfoliating toner containing polyhydroxy acids (PHAs) designed to gently exfoliate and remove dead skin cells.
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Full ingredients
Aqua, Gluconolactone, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Inulin, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Saccharide Isomerate, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Salicylic Acid, Allantoin, Trehalose, Glycerin, Sodium Polyglutamate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Lysine, Histidine, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Threonine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Proline, Glycine, Alanine, Valine, Methionine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Cysteine, Ethoxydiglycol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citric Acid
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66%
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Early verdict · Few reviews so farWhat the gurus are saying
One expert praises this PHA toner as a solid alternative to mandelic acid, noting it works well when applied to clean, dry skin before moisturizing. However, another expert cautions against using it twice daily as the packaging suggests, recommending instead one to two times a week as a mild exfoliator, and notes particular reservations for those with skin of color. That means the packaging directions may be too frequent for most people, and anyone with darker skin tones may want to patch-test carefully or consider other options first.
