The Ordinary Glycolic Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid that exfoliates the skin. This 7% toning solution offers mild exfoliation for improved skin radiance and visible clarity.
Elevate your skincare routine with the THE ORDINARY Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution. This powerful yet gentle toning solution is formulated to improve skin texture, clarity, and radiance. By incorporating this glycolic acid-based toner into your regimen, you can achieve a smoother, more even complexion with minimized pores and reduced signs of aging.
Key Features and Benefits
1. High-Strength Exfoliation:
- Ingredient: 7% Glycolic Acid.
- Benefit: Gently exfoliates the skin to remove dead cells, unclog pores, and reveal a brighter, smoother complexion.
2. Enhanced Radiance:
- Ingredients: Glycolic Acid, Tasmanian Pepperberry, Aloe Vera, and Ginseng Root.
- Benefit: Improves skin tone and texture while reducing dullness and enhancing overall radiance.
3. Skin Soothing Agents:
- Ingredients: Tasmanian Pepperberry, Aloe Vera, and Ginseng Root Extract.
- Benefit: Minimize irritation and provide calming effects to the skin.
4. pH Balanced Formula:
- Feature: Optimally balanced pH of 3.6.
- Benefit: Ensures the toner is effective while minimizing irritation and maintaining skin barrier integrity.
5. Free from Harmful Ingredients:
- Feature: Free of alcohol, silicones, and oils.
- Benefit: Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin.
Usage Instructions
Daily Skincare Routine:
- Cleanse: Begin with a gentle cleanser suitable for your skin type.
- Apply Toning Solution: Use a cotton pad to apply the Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution to the face and neck, avoiding the eye contour.
- Frequency: Use once daily, preferably in the evening. If you have sensitive skin, start with every other day.
- Follow with Serums and Moisturizer: Continue with your usual serums and moisturizer.
- Sun Protection: Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen during the day, as glycolic acid can increase your skin’s sensitivity to the sun.
Precautions:
- Avoid Eye Area: Do not apply near the eyes or on broken skin.
- Patch Test: Conduct a patch test before using the product to ensure no adverse reactions.
Nutritional Information and Ingredients
Key Ingredients:
- Glycolic Acid: Exfoliates and brightens the skin.
- Tasmanian Pepperberry: Reduces irritation and soothes the skin.
- Aloe Vera: Hydrates and calms the skin.
- Ginseng Root Extract: Energizes and revitalizes the skin.
Ingredient | Purpose | Benefit |
---|---|---|
Aqua (Water) | Solvent | Base for the formulation. |
Glycolic Acid | Exfoliant | Removes dead skin cells and improves skin texture and clarity. |
Rosa Damascena Flower Water | Hydrating and Soothing Agent | Adds hydration and soothes the skin. |
Glycerin | Humectant | Attracts moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated. |
Propanediol | Solvent and Skin Conditioning Agent | Provides hydration and improves product absorption. |
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water | Soothing and Hydrating Agent | Calms and hydrates the skin. |
Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract | Anti-Inflammatory Agent | Reduces irritation and soothes the skin. |
Ginseng Root Extract | Antioxidant and Revitalizing Agent | Energizes and brightens the skin. |
Triethanolamine | pH Adjuster | Balances the pH of the formula. |
Citric Acid | pH Adjuster | Helps to maintain the optimal pH of the product. |
Sodium Hydroxide | pH Adjuster | Balances the pH of the formulation. |
Ethylhexylglycerin | Preservative and Skin Conditioning Agent | Enhances product preservation and conditions the skin. |
Phenoxyethanol | Preservative | Ensures the product remains fresh and effective. |
Detailed Ingredient Benefits
- Glycolic Acid: A highly effective alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that exfoliates the outermost layer of dead skin cells, promoting cell turnover and revealing a brighter, smoother complexion.
- Tasmanian Pepperberry: Known for its anti-inflammatory properties, this extract helps to soothe and calm the skin, reducing the potential irritation associated with glycolic acid.
- Aloe Vera: Renowned for its soothing and hydrating properties, aloe vera helps to calm irritation and provide essential moisture to the skin.
- Ginseng Root Extract: This powerful antioxidant revitalizes the skin, enhances radiance, and helps to protect against environmental stressors.
- Rosa Damascena Flower Water: Provides hydration and a soothing effect, leaving the skin feeling refreshed and calm.
- Glycerin: A humectant that draws moisture into the skin, ensuring it remains hydrated and soft.
- Propanediol: Improves the skin’s texture and feel, providing a smooth and conditioned finish.
Directions
Use ideally in the PM, no more frequently than once per day. After cleaning, saturate a cotton pad with the formula and sweep across face and neck.
Do not use on sensitive, peeling or compromised skin. Avoid the eye contour and contact with eyes. Do not rinse off.
Continue with additional skin treatments as needed. Contact of the product with the skin must be of limited frequency or duration. If irritation occurs, cease use and consult a physician.
Use only as directed on unbroken skin. Patch testing prior to use is advised. Keep out of reach of children.
Sunburn Alert: This product contains an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that may increase your skin’s sensitivity to the sun and particularly the possibility of sunburn.
Use a sunscreen, wear protective clothing, and limit sun exposure while using this product and for a week afterwards.
Ingredients
Aqua (Water), Glycolic Acid, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Triethanolamine, Aminomethyl Propanol, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract, Aspartic Acid, Alanine, Glycine, Serine, Valine, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Glutamic Acid, Arginine, Pca, Sodium Pca, Sodium Lactate, Fructose, Glucose, Sucrose, Urea, Hexyl Nicotinate, Dextrin, Citric Acid, Polysorbate 20, Gellan Gum, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Chloride, Hexylene Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol.
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