Arencia Eraser Shot Glycolic Acid Exfoliator 200ml

100% Genuine (Adilsons policy) / FA-Conditional* / Halal-Friendly* / Vegan-Friendly* / Cruelty-Free* / Fragrance-Free.

*FA-Conditional: this product's declared INCI includes Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride and Hydrogenated Lecithin, both documented Malassezia-feeding esters at typical use levels — see Section 30B. *Halal/Vegan/Cruelty-Free are self-assessed by Adilsons based on available ingredient data, not independent certifications — see Section 26.

1E — PIH, not PIE: this product fades brown/dark post-acne and sun marks (PIH, caused by excess melanin) through cell turnover. It does not treat lingering red/pink marks (PIE, caused by damaged capillaries) — those respond better to centella or time, not acids.

Pros: large 200ml format lasts many months at correct frequency; real 10% glycolic concentration rather than a vague "AHA blend"; buffered with centella, allantoin and panthenol rather than left raw; fragrance-free. Caveats: exact Salicylic Acid % and product pH are not disclosed by the brand; two independent third-party ingredient aggregators returned slightly conflicting full-INCI orderings for this exact SKU (see Section 23); not beginner-friendly.

• Step 1 — When: PM primarily, 1-3 nights per week.
• Step 2 — How much: 3-4 drops for the full face (about 1ml).
• Step 3 — How: smooth over dry, clean skin with hands or a damp cotton pad; pat, don't rub.

Introduce this as the ONLY new product in your routine. Wait a full 14 days before adding anything else. This isolation window ensures you can identify whether any reaction is caused by this specific product.

1. Low-pH cleanser
2. Arencia Eraser Shot Exfoliator (advanced, tolerant users only) — thin coat, wait 60 seconds
3. Hydrating toner or centella serum (optional)
4. Broad-spectrum SPF50+ PA++++ (mandatory)

Most people should keep this product PM-only: freshly exfoliated skin is more UV-reactive, and Mauritius sun makes daytime use riskier for post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. If you do use it AM, sunscreen is non-negotiable — skipping it after exfoliating invites rebound dark spots, not fewer of them.

1. Double cleanse (oil cleanser if wearing SPF/makeup, then a gentle water cleanser)
2. Arencia Eraser Shot Exfoliator — dispense onto fingers or a cotton pad, press across textured areas
3. Barrier moisturizer

Skin cycling placement: Night 1 = this exfoliant, Night 2 = retinoid (if you use one), Nights 3-4 = recovery only. Never run this and a retinoid on the same night.

Technique: pat or press into skin — do not rub, which increases irritation on freshly exfoliated cells. Wait times: 30-60 seconds before water-based layers; 5-10 minutes before facial oils. Cotton pad vs hands: hands deliver 100% of the product; cotton pads absorb roughly 30-40%, so use hands unless you want the pad's light physical-assist swipe.

Frequency ramp: start at 1 night/week. If no redness after two weeks, step up to 2 nights/week; highly tolerant skin may reach 3 nights/week. Do not skip the ramp because the bottle looks like a mild toner — it is not one.

This is an encyclopedia map of all product types. You do not use all of these daily. You select modules based on your skin state.

Global rules: viscosity ladder thinnest to thickest, water-phase before oil-phase, treatments before seals. Wait-time defaults: watery layers 10-20s, serums 30-60s, before sunscreen 10-15 min. Hard cap rule: if the routine pills, stings, or feels heavy, reduce layers, not increase.

AM Maximum Stack: (1) Rinse/gentle cleanse (optional) → (2) pH-prep toner (optional) → (3) hydrating toner layers (optional, 5-8 drops each) → (4) essence (optional) → (5) mist (optional) → (6) booster/soothing serum (optional) → (7) antioxidant lane, pick one → (8) pigment-support lane, pick one → (9) hydration serum lane → (10) oil-control lane → (11) peptide/repair lane → (12) eye product → (13) moisturizer → (14) optional occlusive seal → (15) Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++, non-negotiable → (16) lip SPF. In AM, prioritize comfort and SPF adherence over stacking — in high humidity, fewer layers often perform better.

PM Maximum Stack: (1) Micellar pre-cleanse (optional) → (2) oil cleanser/balm (if SPF/makeup) → (3) water cleanser → (4) pH-prep toner (optional) → (5) hydrating toner layers (optional) → (6) essence (optional) → (7) soothing/barrier serum (optional) → (8) [This Product — Arencia Eraser Shot Exfoliator], wait 1-3 minutes since it is an acid/exfoliant → (9) targeted serum, only if non-conflicting → (10) moisturizer → (11) sleeping mask (optional) → (12) occlusive seal (optional) → (13) spot treatment (as needed) → (14) lip sleeping mask (optional). Do not layer retinoids with AHA/BHA in the same night; keep "one lane" per night.

Lane strictness: Retinoid OR Exfoliation OR Strong Vitamin C (LAA) OR acne-control active per routine — barrier/hydration can always accompany. If unsure, default to the safest lane (barrier/hydration) and reduce layers.

Water-thin liquid — sits at the bottom of the viscosity ladder alongside toners, applied after cleansing and before any serum or cream. Layer water-phase products before oil-phase ones; this product is entirely water-phase, so oils or balms always go last, never before it.

Rest days are not optional — they let the acid-thinned stratum corneum rebuild. Overuse warning: exceeding 3 nights/week does not produce faster results — it produces barrier damage, which shows up as tightness, flaking, and eventually more oil, not less.

Purging vs. reaction: PURGING surfaces in your usual breakout zones, stays surface-level, and resolves within 4-6 weeks — this is buildup being brought forward faster, not new damage. REACTION appears in new areas, involves burning, swelling, or hives, and worsens rather than improves — stop immediately if you see this.

Before starting this product, your routine MUST already include a daily gentle cleanser, a working moisturizer, and consistent SPF. Without these foundations, this product causes more harm than benefit.

Barrier index gate: if your skin stings on moisturizer or shows visible flaking, your barrier is below threshold. Start with Dr.Althea 147 Barrier Cream 50ml for 1-2 weeks first (verified active and in stock at the time of writing).

Fitzpatrick note: on richer melanin (Fitzpatrick IV-VI), unprotected sun exposure after exfoliation can trigger rebound PIH rather than fading it. Rigorous daily SPF is not optional here — it is the difference between this product helping or worsening dark marks.

• Rough texture/dullness: Glycolic Acid cleaves desmosomes holding dead cells to the surface.
• Post-acne dark marks (PIH): faster cell turnover surfaces and sheds excess-melanin cells sooner.
• Mild congestion/blackheads: the Salicylic Acid component helps inside the pore lining, though its exact concentration is not disclosed.

What this product cannot do: it cannot shrink pore size (pores don't have muscles to contract), cannot lighten your natural skin tone (brightening here means fading excess pigment only), and cannot resolve PIE (red/pink marks from capillary damage) — see Section 1E.

• Gentle cleanser — primary: Anua Heartleaf Succinic Cleansing Foam 150ml (low-pH, verified active/in stock). Alternatives: Anua Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam 150ml, ARENCIA Pore Melt Mochi Cleansing Oil 200ml (first-step, for PM double-cleanse), ARENCIA Fresh Green Rice Mochi Cleanser 120g. AM/PM: either.
• Sunscreen — mandatory pairing, primary: Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ PA++++ (verified active/in stock). Alternatives: SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum 50ml, Anua Heartleaf Silky Moisture Sun Cream 50ml, ROUND LAB Birch Juice Moisturizing Tone Up Sunscreen SPF50+. AM only.
• Barrier moisturizer — primary: Dr.Althea 147 Barrier Cream 50ml (verified active/in stock). Alternative: Anua Birch Moisture Boosting Cream 50ml. AM/PM.

Pilling pairs: stacking this with a heavy silicone primer or multiple film-forming layers before makeup increases pilling risk. Mitigate by reducing to 3 drops, patting flat, and waiting a full 2 minutes before the next layer.

This is a conflict-solver for ACTIVE ingredients. If you run multiple actives, use these rules to avoid irritation, deactivation, and barrier damage.

Universal rules: run only one primary active lane per routine (Retinoid OR Acid Exfoliation OR L-Ascorbic Acid Vitamin C OR strong acne lane). If you break a rule, don't push through — reduce frequency, split AM/PM, or alternate nights. Barrier override: if moisturizer stings or skin feels tight within 30 minutes of cleansing, pause all actives for 3-7 days.

• × Retinoids: never same night. Use skin cycling (Night 1 this exfoliant → Night 2 retinoid → Nights 3-4 recovery) or alternate nights.
• × L-Ascorbic Acid Vitamin C: don't layer in the same routine. Instead: AM Vitamin C / PM this exfoliant.
• × another separate strong exfoliant (extra AHA/BHA product): avoid stacking two strong acid products — this formula already combines three acid types. Use one combined formula, not two.
• × facial oils: apply oils last, after this product and moisturizer, never before.

Scheduling template (AM/PM Split): AM — antioxidant lane → moisturizer → SPF; PM — this exfoliant (on scheduled nights only) → moisturizer.

Do not layer retinoids with AHA/BHA in the same night; keep "one lane" per night.

Pre-period breakouts happen because progesterone causes the pore lining to physically swell, narrowing the opening and trapping sebum beneath. Exfoliation helps clear the pathway but cannot override the hormonal swelling itself — pair with patience, not extra sessions.

Water-Permeable — this is a thin, fully water-based liquid with no film-forming or occlusive ingredients identified in its declared INCI, so water should reach the skin normally during ablution.

Adilsons provides this assessment based on the product's physical properties. Rulings on wudu validity vary between scholars. Consult your own trusted Islamic authority.

MYTH: "A DIY sugar or lemon-juice scrub does the same job for free." REALITY: physical granules and raw citric acid create microscopic tears and burn the barrier unpredictably; a lab-buffered 10% glycolic solution works evenly at a controlled strength instead.

MYTH: "If glycolic acid works, using it every night will work faster." REALITY: exceeding the tolerated frequency strips the barrier and produces more redness and oil, not faster results — see the Weekly Planner's overuse warning.

Sugar cane burning season (Jul-Nov): PM2.5 rises during this period. This product is not tacky, so it doesn't especially attract particulates, but freshly exfoliated skin is more reactive to airborne irritants — an antioxidant SPF layer helps in the AM if you go out.

Hard water note: Mauritius tap water hardness varies by region; if you notice tightness after rinsing your pre-cleanse, follow with a pH-balancing toner before this product rather than applying straight onto hard-water residue.

Full INCI List: Water, Glycolic Acid, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Lactobionic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Allantoin, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, [--- Estimated 1% Line ---] Ceramide NP, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract.

*This list is assembled from third-party ingredient aggregators (direct WebFetch to the brand site and INCIDecoder was blocked this session); two independent aggregator sources returned slightly conflicting ingredient order for this exact SKU, so treat the ordering above as directionally, not verbatim, accurate. Salicylic Acid and Lactobionic Acid appear to sit below the estimated 1% line despite being marketed as co-equal actives alongside Glycolic Acid — their inclusion in headline marketing may be primarily for positioning rather than a clinically dosed contribution.

Preservative system: 1,2-Hexanediol combined with Ethylhexylglycerin — a modern glycol-based system, not a paraben or formaldehyde-releaser.

Fragrance status: Fragrance-Free — no added Parfum/Fragrance identified in the declared INCI. Scent: none reported beyond a faint natural botanical note from Centella/Green Tea extracts. Intensity: 0/5. EU 26 allergen screen: none detected in the declared INCI.

Alcohol disclosure: Alcohol-Free — no denatured or drying alcohol identified in the ingredient list found.

Aspirin/salicylate sensitivity: this product contains Salicylic Acid (BHA). If you have a known aspirin or salicylate sensitivity, patch test with extra caution or consult a doctor before use, even though the concentration here appears low based on its INCI position.

Prescription interactions: if you are currently using prescription tretinoin, adapalene, or isotretinoin, consult your dermatologist before combining — layering strong topical acids with prescription retinoids substantially raises irritation risk.

Halal: Halal-Friendly*. *Self-assessed by Adilsons based on available INCI data. No ethanol from fermentation, no porcine-derived ingredients, and no haram animal-derived ingredients detected in the declared ingredient list. This is NOT a formal Halal certification. Muslims with stricter requirements should consult their own scholars.

Vegan: Vegan-Friendly*. *Self-assessed by Adilsons based on available INCI data. No animal-derived ingredients detected. This is NOT a formal vegan certification by The Vegan Society or equivalent body.

Cruelty-Free: Cruelty-Free*. *Brand-stated policy; South Korean cosmetic law prohibits animal testing on finished cosmetic products. Not independently certified by Leaping Bunny, PETA, or an equivalent third-party audit; no confirmed Mainland-China retail presence was found for Arencia this run.

Microplastic-Free: Yes — no polymer microbeads or plastic exfoliating particles identified in the declared ingredient list (this is a liquid chemical exfoliant, not a physical scrub).

MFDS Classification: not confirmed as Functional Cosmetic for this SKU — treat as General Cosmetic. Whitening/brightening translation: "brightening" here means fading dark spots and sun marks (PIH) by clearing dead-cell buildup faster — it does not bleach or change your natural skin tone.

Evidence confidence: Medium. Glycolic acid's general exfoliation mechanism is well-established dermatological science; this specific product's own clinical testing (sample size, institution) was not found published anywhere independently checkable.*

*Clinical evidence for this exact formulation is brand-claimed only; no independently published in-vivo study for this SKU was located.

Fungal Acne Safety: FA-Conditional. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride and Hydrogenated Lecithin are both documented Malassezia-feeding esters at typical use levels. If you have fungal-acne-prone skin, patch test on a small area first and monitor for small, uniform, itchy bumps rather than assuming this is automatically safe.

Assessment: Low-to-Medium. As a water-thin liquid it rarely pills on its own, but stacking it under multiple thick or silicone-heavy layers (especially sunscreen) can cause balling. Mitigation: use 3 drops maximum, pat flat, wait a full 2 minutes before your next layer.

Baseline color: clear, colorless-to-faint liquid. A noticeable yellow or brown shift, or a sour/off smell, signals oxidation or spoilage — discard rather than use. Storage: keep away from bathroom steam, direct sunlight, and hot cars; Mauritius heat accelerates acid drift in potency. Store upright, cap tightened.

1. Apply 2 drops to your inner forearm and behind your ear.
2. Leave undisturbed for 24 hours.
3. If no swelling, itching, or persistent burning, proceed to facial use starting at 1 night/week.

72-hour barrier reset: if you have an adverse reaction, stop all actives. For 72 hours, use only a gentle cleanser, plain moisturizer, and mineral SPF — no acids, retinoids, Vitamin C, exfoliants, or essential oils. After 72 hours, reintroduce one product per 14 days.

Emergency stop signals: hives, swelling, blistering, persistent burning, or breathing difficulty — seek emergency care.

1. Treating the watery texture as a sign it's mild — it's a genuine 10% acid treatment.
2. Using it daily "to see faster results" — this strips the barrier instead.
3. Skipping SPF the morning after use.
4. Applying it on top of a fresh, active blemish expecting it to calm rather than sting.
5. Combining it with a retinoid or another strong acid the same night.

Overuse threshold: beyond 3 nights/week, irritation risk rises faster than any additional benefit.

• Volume: 200ml. Amount per use: ~1ml (3-4 drops).
• Approximate uses per container: ~200 full-face applications.
• At 2 nights/week: roughly 100 weeks (close to 2 years) of continuous use.
• Reorder timing: because of the large format and low weekly frequency, reorder is infrequent — plan to check remaining volume every few months rather than by a fixed short cycle. Correct dosage (not overdosing) is what makes this bottle last as long as it does.

This exfoliant's job is to clear dead-cell buildup so everything applied after it — brightening actives, moisturizer, SPF — performs better. It sits at the very bottom of the viscosity ladder, right after cleansing.

AM: (1) low-pH cleanser → (2) hydrating toner (optional) → (3) SPF50+ PA++++. PM (scheduled nights): (1) double cleanse → (2) Arencia Eraser Shot Exfoliator, wait 60 seconds → (3) barrier moisturizer.

If your skin is barrier-compromised right now: pause this product entirely and run Dr.Althea 147 Barrier Cream alone for 1-2 weeks first. If you are in AC all day: follow this product with a humectant serum sealed under a real moisturizer, since dry AC air pulls moisture from thinned skin faster. If you are in your luteal phase and breaking out: keep to your planned frequency rather than adding an extra session — hormonal pore-swelling won't respond to more acid.

Stock-true bundle — Starter Resurfacing Routine: Anua Heartleaf Succinic Cleansing Foam → this exfoliant → Dr.Althea 147 Barrier Cream (PM) → Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun (AM). All four verified active and in stock at the time of writing.

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The recommendations above are based on formulation synergy with Arencia Eraser Shot Glycolic Acid Exfoliator, not on margin or stock levels. If a pairing does not exist in our catalog, we say so. If you already own a product that fills the same role, use what you have first.

If you want the same multi-acid concept at a gentler, more forgiving strength, SOME BY MI AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum is verified active and in stock — it trades some resurfacing speed for a lower irritation ceiling, useful if you're newer to acids or have reactive skin.

Two other commonly-searched alternatives — The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner and Anua BHA 2% Gentle Exfoliating Toner — are both listed in our catalog but showed zero stock at the time of writing; we're naming them honestly rather than hiding the gap, and they may restock later.

Choose Arencia Eraser Shot over SOME BY MI's AHA BHA PHA Miracle Serum if you need higher active strength: a disclosed 10% Glycolic Acid moves texture and PIH faster than a gentler, lower-dose multi-acid blend.

Upgrade if: your skin has already tolerated a gentler exfoliant for 4+ weeks with zero irritation and you want faster texture/PIH results. Don't upgrade if: you are new to chemical exfoliation, your barrier currently stings on moisturizer, or you have active rosacea — the gentler alternative above is the safer starting point.

If you match the strength criterion above, this is worth choosing. If not, the gentler alternative is sufficient and safer. Consistency beats complexity.

This product's PRIMARY function is chemical exfoliation via AHA/BHA/PHA acids. You do NOT need this if you already own another leave-on AHA or BHA exfoliant with an active acid lane — finish your current product before starting this one.

Stacking assessment: No Benefit if you already run another glycolic or salicylic leave-on exfoliant (same mechanism); Significant Benefit if your current routine has no chemical exfoliation step at all.

This product is sourced through authorized Korean distributors — primarily Craver Co., Ltd (South Korea), alongside other verified distribution partners. Craver is a major Korean beauty distributor and the parent company of SKIN1004, handling authorized distribution for multiple K-beauty brands. All products are shipped directly to Mauritius via verified channels.

For comprehensive information about how we verify authenticity, our layered verification system, and how to check your product at home, visit our dedicated Authenticity and Trust page.

Quick verification tips: check the batch/expiry code printed on the base of the bottle, and confirm crisp, evenly-spaced Korean/English label printing with no smudging — hallmarks of a genuine import rather than a repackaged unit.

Arencia is a Korean skincare brand associated with Mapo-gu, Seoul, that WebSearch aggregation places as founded around 2018, originally known for artisan soap-making before expanding into a wider rice- and botanical-extract-led skincare range (medium confidence — no direct brand-site fetch was possible this session). Some retailer summaries describe the brand name as a blend of the Spanish words "artesanal" (craft) and "herencia" (heritage), reflecting a positioning around handcrafted-feeling, botanical formulas built with modern cosmetic chemistry.

The brand's catalog at Adilsons spans rice-based cream-to-foam cleansers, Hyssop and Deep Water Surge soothing lines, and this Eraser Shot acid-treatment line — the exfoliator sits at the more clinical, higher-strength end of an otherwise gentler-leaning brand.

Real, dedicated Reddit or Amazon review threads specifically for this 200ml SKU were not found in our research at the time of writing — the most substantive independent source was a dedicated review from professional skincare review site DermApproved, plus retailer/aggregator listing commentary. We're stating that thinness plainly rather than inventing forum quotes.

Paraphrasing what was found: DermApproved's reviewer described it as a genuinely treatment-strength toner-format exfoliant that clears blackheads, controls shine, and smooths texture with measured (not daily) use, while cautioning that very dry, sensitive, or rosacea-prone skin should skip it. Separately, one aggregated user report described no stinging, redness, or purging across four nights of use in the first week.

Common praise across sources: smoother cheeks/forehead within about two weeks, and tighter-looking pores by three to four weeks. Common caution: the watery, toner-like pour is easy to mistake for a mild product when it is not.

Format: 200ml liquid bottle. Travel-friendly: the large format is better suited to home use than carry-on travel; decant a small amount into a travel vial if needed. Recycling: once empty, rinse the bottle to clear residue and place in your local plastic recycling stream; recycle the outer carton with paper.

Can I use this every night? No. Nightly use of a 10% glycolic formula strips the barrier for most people — cap at 1-3 nights/week per the ramp schedule above.

Will this lighten my overall skin tone? No. It fades excess pigment from dark marks and sun spots (PIH); it does not bleach or change your natural complexion.

Is it safe to use with a prescription retinoid? Not on the same night. Use skin cycling or alternate nights, and check with your dermatologist if you're on tretinoin, adapalene, or isotretinoin.

Can I use this if I'm pregnant? Glycolic and lactobionic acids are generally considered lower-risk topically, but this product also contains an undisclosed amount of Salicylic Acid. Given that, and because we could not verify the exact concentration, we recommend checking with your doctor before use during pregnancy or breastfeeding rather than assuming it's fine.

Do I need sunscreen after using this? Yes, always, especially the morning after — freshly exfoliated skin is more vulnerable to UV-triggered dark spots.

AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acid)

Water-soluble acid (like glycolic acid) that loosens dead skin cells on the surface.

BHA (Beta Hydroxy Acid)

Oil-soluble acid (like salicylic acid) that can get inside oil-filled pores.

PHA

A gentler, larger-molecule acid (like lactobionic acid) that exfoliates with less irritation.

PIH

Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation — the dark mark left after a blemish heals.

PIE

Post-inflammatory erythema — the red/pink mark left after a blemish heals, caused by damaged capillaries.

Desmosome

A structural "glue" connection between skin cells that AHAs dissolve to enable shedding.

FA-Conditional

May feed Malassezia yeast in fungal-acne-prone skin, depending on individual tolerance.

PAO

Period After Opening — how long a product stays safe/effective once its seal is broken.

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Coverage: Island-wide delivery (Mauritius).

Processing and Timing: Orders process in 1-2 business days; usually ready by Day 3 for pickup by our delivery partners/regional team. Partner collection can take up to 1 week. After pickup, delivery typically takes 1-5 business days (weekdays only).

Express: May be available by region; request on WhatsApp: +230 5 778 2336.

Liquids/Sensitive Items: Serums, toners, liquid makeup (and kits containing liquids) are pickup or door-to-door only; checkout enforces this.

Scheduling: Deliveries run by region on set schedules; we will contact you the evening before.

Pickup: Citadelle Mall pickup available.

Returns: No change-of-mind exchanges.

Refunds (Summary): For defective/damaged on receipt (report within 48h), wrong item, or manufacturing defect within 6 months. Refunds via bank transfer (7-10 business days); card refunds may incur a 5% processor fee (fee not charged for defects/order errors). Opened skincare/personal-care items are non-returnable (except if damaged on delivery).

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Best for: combination, oily, or mature skin with rough texture, dullness, or post-acne dark marks, who already have a working SPF habit and an intact barrier.

Key benefits: a real, disclosed 10% Glycolic Acid; supporting BHA/PHA acids; buffered with centella and panthenol rather than left raw; large format for long-term use.

Keep in mind: not suitable under 16, during active barrier flare-ups, or without strict SPF discipline; exact Salicylic Acid concentration and pH are not disclosed by the brand.

Assessment: Not Suitable / Consult Oncologist. This is a genuine leave-on chemical exfoliant combining three acid types; active cancer treatment (chemotherapy or radiation) frequently makes skin more fragile and reactive, and chemical exfoliants are commonly advised against during that period regardless of how gentle they appear on paper.

Consult your oncology care team before introducing any new skincare products during treatment.

• Week 1-2: introduce alone, 1 night/week, monitor for redness or persistent burning.
• Week 3-4: if stable, increase to 2 nights/week.
• Week 5+: highly tolerant skin may add a third night/week; most people plateau at 2.
• If irritation appears at any point, follow the 72-Hour Barrier Reset above rather than pushing through.

This product must be introduced as the ONLY new product. Wait 14 days before adding anything else.

Antioxidant pollution defense: Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract and Centella Asiatica Extract in the declared INCI offer some polyphenol-based antioxidant support against everyday environmental stress, though at undisclosed concentrations.

AC/humidity interaction: the glycerin and butylene glycol humectants in this formula work best with some ambient humidity; in long AC exposure, seal with a proper moisturizer afterward so they don't pull moisture from deeper skin layers instead.