Exfoliating gel in concentrated formulation with 10% mandelic acid. Hydrates the skin and provides a finer complexion.
Chemical peels support natural skin renewal through exfoliating active ingredients and can thus noticeably and visibly improve the skin's appearance. The skin surface becomes significantly smoother, pores are refined and impurities are reduced. The skin's ability to retain moisture is increased.
Due to its large molecules, mandelic acid is comparatively mild, as it penetrates the skin only slowly. At the same time, it is highly effective and, in addition to its exfoliating properties, also counteracts inflammatory processes in the skin, for example in rosacea or couperose. Acne is also effectively reduced. Niacinamide reduces redness and pigmentation spots and sustainably strengthens the skin barrier. The hydro-complex with 6 moisture-binding active ingredients permanently increases the moisture content of the skin and makes it plumper.
AQUA(Water serves as a solvent, is the most commonly used ingredient and thus the basis of many HighDroxy formulations), 1,3-PROPANEDIOL (Pure vegetable, nourishing alcohol that dissolves ingredients, acts as a preservative and hinders the evaporation of water so that the product does not dry out), MANDELIC ACID(Mandelic acid is a very mild and at the same time highly effective alpha fruit acid (AHA); combines as the only AHA exfoliating, antibacterial and skin balancing properties), NIACINAMIDE(Niacinamide regulates skin tone, sebum and moisture balance and strengthens the skin's resistance), XANTHAN GUM(Xanthan g um is a thickening agent derived from sugar, which is also used for organic food), GLYCEROL(Glycerol is part of the skin's own moisturizing system; it is barrier-strengthening and elasticity-promoting),UREA (urea is part of the skin's own moisturizing system; binds moisture in the concentration used here), SORBITOL(sorbitol binds moisture in the skin and thus increases its elasticity), N-ACETYL-D-GLUCOSAMINE(precursor of hyaluronic acid, is converted in the skin into a very short-chain variant of hyaluronic acid, which can penetrate into the deepest layers of the skin), SALICYLIC ACID(salicylic acid has an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effect in the (low) concentration we use), ADENOSINE (Keeps skin collagen production active and promotes elastin production), CITRIC ACID(Citric acid is used to regulate pH and has no exfoliating or irritating effect), SODIUM CITRATE (The sodium salt of citric acid is used to regulate pH), SODIUM HYALURONATE(Hyaluronic acid stores many times its own volume of moisture, plumps the skin and stimulates collagen formation), ROSMARINUS OFFICIALES LEAF EXTRACT(Extract from rosemary leaves; promotes blood circulation, skin metabolism and has a strong antioxidant effect).
Please use the FACE SERUM in the evening. If your skin is already used to fruit acids, apply three to four drops of the serum to cleansed, dry facial skin. Gently massage it into the skin until it is completely absorbed. Wait a few minutes and then apply your usual moisturizer or night cream. Experienced users wait up to 15 minutes between serum application and follow-up care to intensify the effect of the serum.
If your skin has not been in contact with fruit acids before, we advise you to be a little cautious and take it slowly: First mix the serum with your moisturizer and then apply it. Do not use FACE SERUM daily, but initially 1-3 times a week.
If you have dry skin associated with impurities, please pay attention to a careful application or use the HYDROPEEL SENSITIVE first.
In general, when using fruit acids, you should always monitor your skin condition and watch out for skin reactions. If necessary, take a break for a few weeks.
During the day we recommend the use of a facial care with sunscreen. We recommend switching to the milder HYDROPEEL SENSITIVE in the sunny summer months.
Note on pregnancy: Please do not use FACE SERUM during pregnancy and breastfeeding. During this time you should not use high doses of alpha-fruit acids, e.g. glycolic acid or mandelic acid. Salicylic acid is applicable if it is dosed below 2%. The mandelic acid in FACE SERUM and the salicylic acid in PORIFY BHA SOLUTION are relevantly dosed, therefore you should avoid both products during pregnancy.
Is FACE SERUM also recommended for rosacea?
We have received positive feedback from rosacea patients, but we do not want to make a general recommendation. The mandelic acid contained in Face Serum is comparatively mild and well tolerated, but rosacea is a very individual disease with very different effects on the skin's reactivity. Alternatively, we can recommend HYDROPEEL SENSITIVE, which is again considerably milder, as it does not contain any potentially irritating substances and has a positive effect on the skin's microbiome.
Can I combine FACE SERUM with retinol or vitamin C?
Fruit acids such as mandelic acid are generally well tolerated with retinol and vitamin C - the decisive factor here is individual tolerance. We recommend a slow introduction of the other active ingredients after you have accustomed your skin to FACE SERUM , especially with the active ingredient retinol. Here we recommend starting with our mild RETINAID and switching to the FORTE version later if necessary. The use of RETINAID and FACE SERUM alternately in the evening has also proven to be effective. Daily use is not mandatory for good results, tolerance comes first. Avoid however longer application breaks of RETINAID. Vitamin C like our DEEP C should preferably be used during the day. In this way, it strengthens the skin's own UV protection or the SPF of your day care.
May I use the FACE SERUM during pregnancy or breastfeeding? use?
Unfortunately, there are no epidemiological studies on the use of mandelic acid in human pregnancy. It is true that the molecules of mandelic acid are significantly larger than those of other fruit acids, and it seems unlikely that relevant amounts can enter the bloodstream when absorbed through the skin. But we still recommend to rather "play it safe" and not to use the FACE SERUM .
During pregnancy, we generally recommend the motto "better safe than sorry" when it comes to fruit acids and retinols - even if the hormonal changes may cause the skin to be more agitated than usual.
"At FACE SERUM , we almost get emotional, because this product is where it all began, it's what gives HighDroxy its name - after all, it contains a high-dose fruit acid. And what a fruit acid it is: Mandelic acid convinces us (and our customers) with its good tolerability and its special effective properties. And so our very first product has directly become a classic."
- Thorsten Abeln, founder of HighDroxy -
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HighDroxy Face Serum uses a special fruit acid for exfoliation: compared to other fruit acids, mandelic acid is much more tolerable and milder, even with continuous use and even in the highly effective concentration of 10% used here.
In addition, it offers skin-regulating and antibacterial properties and thus also acts against hyperpigmentation and impurities - no other fruit acid offers this combination.
In addition to mandelic acid, HighDroxy Face Serum also contains high doses of niacinamide: this B3 vitamin, which cannot be produced by the body itself, positively influences numerous functions of the skin. It strengthens the upper layers of the skin, helps the skin bind moisture and lipids, and balances out redness and hyperpigmentation.
In the particularly high concentration of 4 percent, there is an additional skin-rejuvenating effect because niacinamide stimulates collagen formation.
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With its typically high water content for serums, HighDroxy Face Serum immediately provides your skin with pure moisture. But that alone would not be enough: The trick is to stimulate the skin to also bind and retain this moisture. The active ingredients glycerol, urea and sorbitol, among others, ensure this.
The hyaluronic acid complex stores many times its own volume of moisture, cushions the skin and stimulates collagen formation.
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