Jessner Solution 14%
Medium strength chemical peel that combines LACTIC ACID, SALICYLIC ACID and RESORCINOL to provide a peel with reduced toxicity but enhanced efficiency of each individual ingredient. These chemicals work in
unison to provide a potent layering exfoliator of the epidermis, leaving clear, even and smooth skin underneath. Ideal for people with uneven skin tone, wrinkles, acne, fine lines and sun damage.
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Fragrance and Essential Oil Free
Key Ingredients
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Ingredient name | what-it-does | irr., com. | ID-Rating |
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Resorcinol | antioxidant, perfuming | ||
Lactic Acid | exfoliant, moisturizer/humectant, buffering | superstar | |
Salicylic Acid | exfoliant, anti-acne, soothing, preservative | superstar | |
Alcohol | antimicrobial/antibacterial, solvent, viscosity controlling | icky |
Matte Jessner Solution 14%Ingredients explained
Lactic Acid - superstar
What-it-does:
exfoliant, moisturizer/humectant, buffering
- It’s the second most researched AHA after glycolic acid
- It gently lifts off dead skin cells to reveal newer, fresher, smoother skin
- It also has amazing skin hydrating properties
- In higher concentration (10% and up) it improves skin firmness, thickness and wrinkles
- Choose a product where you know the concentration and pH value because these two greatly influence effectiveness
- Don’t forget to use your sunscreen (in any case but especially so next to an AHA product)
Salicylic Acid - superstar
Also-called: BHA |
What-it-does:
exfoliant, anti-acne, soothing, preservative
- It's one of the gold standard ingredients for treating problem skin
- It can exfoliate skin both on the surface and in the pores
- It's a potent anti-inflammatory agent
- It's more effective for treating blackheads than acne
- For acne combine it with antibacterial agents like benzoyl peroxide or azelaic acid
Alcohol - icky
Also-called: Ethanol |
What-it-does:
antimicrobial/antibacterial, solvent, viscosity controlling, astringent
Simply alcohol refers to ethanol and it's a pretty controversial ingredient. It has many instant benefits: it's a great solvent, penetration enhancer, creates cosmetically elegant, light formulas, great astringent and antimicrobial. No wonder it's popular in toners and oily skin formulas.
The downside is that it can be very drying if it's in the first few ingredients on an ingredient list.
Some experts even think that regular exposure to alcohol damages skin barrier and causes inflammation though it's a debated opinion. If you wanna know more, we wrote a more detailed explanation about what's the deal with alcohol in skincare products at alcohol denat. (it's also alcohol, but with some additives to make sure no one drinks it).
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