Mandelic Serum 15% - Alamano Skin Care

Mandelic Serum 15%

1 fl oz (30 ml)

 

AHA Blend, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid

 

Increases cell turnover, clears skin, calms redness and inflammation, brightens, hydrates, inhibits pigment production.

 

Note - this serum is intended for the treatment of chest / back acne and Keratosis Pilaris. It can be used as a monthly or weekly face treatment if directed by an Esthetician, but is not for daily use on the face.

 

Pregnancy safe: unlike other acid exfoliants, the acids in this serum (Mandelic, Lactic, and Azelaic) are 100% safe for pregnancy and breastfeeding. Defer to your doctor with questions.

 pH 3

 

Benefits

Alpha Hydroxy Acids: increase cellular turnover to smooth and clear. Brightens hyperpigmentation.

 

Sodium Hyaluronate: a form of hyaluronic acid. Improves hydration to plump and soften.

 

Niacinamide: a form of Vitamin B. Calms redness and inflammation. Inhibits melanin production.

 

Directions

Apply to freshly cleansed skin.

 

To avoid peeling, start slow and build up to daily use over the course of 3 weeks.

Ingredients

Deionized Water, Mandelic Acid, Lactic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Witch Hazel Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Azelaic Acid, Sodium PCA, Sunflower Oil, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate. Glycerin Tetrasodium EDTA, Essential Oil

Tips from Emily

This serum is strong, do not use it on your face unless your Esthetician has given you instructions on how to do so. 

Tips for Estheticians

After extractions this serum can be applied as a light peel, either with your hands (cleanse them afterwards to avoid peeling) or with a fan brush.

 

It can be used in the same way but buffered (weakened) by mixing with a moisturizer. It will sting any open lesions but this is normal and to be expected due to pH and blend of acids. 

 

It will neutralize without intervention so you can apply it to the skin and leave it, no need to neutralize or remove. You can apply a mask or moisturizer over the Mandelic.

 

What is amazing about this serum is that when used following extractions, it will kill the bacteria within acne (Cutibacterium acnes, formerly known as Propionibacterium acnes) and therefore will get to two of the root causes of acne - bacteria imbalance and excess skin cells.