How to use: Exfoliating Serum with Lactic Acid | 30 ml
Three or four drops in the evening, no grains and no scrubbing: that's how lactic acid helps smooth texture and gives skin a more even, radiant look. It's an AHA with a larger molecule than glycolic acid, often chosen by anyone who wants to start out with acids gently.
Who it’s for
- Dull skin that needs more radiance
- Uneven texture to the touch
- Anyone starting out with acids, gradually
- Anyone who prefers exfoliating without grains or friction
When to use it
Evenings only, after cleansing and before moisturiser. Start with 1 to 2 times a week and, if your skin stays comfortable, increase gradually up to 3 times a week.
How to apply it, step by step
- Cleanse your face with your usual cleanser and dry it well: skin should be clean and dry.
- Dispense 3 to 4 drops onto your fingertips or palm.
- Smooth over your whole face with gentle pressing motions, avoiding the eye area and lips.
- Do not rinse. Give the serum a moment to settle.
- Follow with your moisturiser.
- In the morning, always wear sunscreen: AHAs increase the skin's sensitivity to the sun.
Get the most out of it
- Patch test on a small area first, especially if your skin is sensitive. In that case, start once a week.
- On acid-free nights, keep things calm and restorative, for example with the Prebiotic Repair Serum.
- Before increasing frequency, check that your skin feels comfortable. If it doesn't, hold steady or space applications out.
Avoid
- Using it every day: it's not recommended, and more isn't better.
- Combining it with retinol on the same night. Alternate: retinol one night, acid another.
- Skipping sunscreen in the morning.
- Applying it on irritated or broken skin.
Pairs well with
- Prebiotic Repair Serum | 30 ml — On acid-free nights, it helps keep your routine calm and restorative between exfoliating applications.
- Tinted Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50 | 20 ml — AHAs increase sun sensitivity, so sunscreen every morning is an essential part of the routine.
- Cleansing Milk | 190 ml — A gentle cleanse prepares skin for the serum, which goes on clean, dry skin.
FAQs
Can I use it every day?
It's not recommended. Start with 1 to 2 times a week and only increase (up to 3) if your skin stays comfortable.
Is tingling normal?
A slight, brief tingle can happen. Persistent stinging, redness or flaking are signs to space out applications or stop.
Can I use it during pregnancy?
Always check with a healthcare professional before introducing acids at that time.