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Gentle Exfoliating Essence
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- Rough, dull, surface dry and congested skin. Suitable for acne and rosacea. Not advised for active POD.
- 10% Gluconolactone (PHA) is a non-irritating alternative to glycolic acid (AHA).
- Apply after a toner but before other products. Can be used AM and PM.
- No added fragrance or alcohol.
- Developed for sensitive and problem skin in our own laboratory in Espoo, Finland.
- Allergy-labelled.
- Choose a free sample with all orders.
- Delivery: Finland 1-4 business days & rest of EU 2-7 business days.
- Free shipping: Finland orders of 38€ & rest of EU 58€.
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30 day sensitivity guarantee
30 day sensitivity guarantee
If a product causes an unwanted reaction on your skin, such as irritation, we'll compensate you.
HOW THE SENSITIVITY GUARANTEE WORKS:
1) Order your product or products pof choice.
2) If a product causes an unwanted reaction, send us an email within 30 days of receiving your order to customercare@laponieskincare.com and describe your reaction.
3) We'll compensate the product or products in question.
Please note: simply not liking a product or feeling that e.g. a moisturiser is too light is not grounds for the guarantee. The guarantee is valid only for purchases made in the Laponie webshop.
WHEN YOU TRY NEW PRODUCTS ON SENSITIVE AND PROBLEM SKIN:
- Always start with one product at a time, not all at once.
- Start by using your product once a day.
- For very sensitive and reactive skin, we recommend patch-testing.
DON'T KNOW WHAT TO TRY?
Email us at customercare@laponieskincare.com for a free, personal consultation.
Description
Our Gentle Exfoliating Essence is a light leave-on gel that renews and exfoliates sensitive and problem skin effectively yet gently. This exfoliating essence helps keep dryness at bay, reduces the formation of impurities, and brightens dull or hyperpigmented skin without disturbing your skin’s natural barrier or causing dryness.
An "acid toner" for sensitive and problem skin? We know, but here's the breakdown: the Gentle Exfoliating Essence renews skin with gluconolactone, which we've used at a 10% level. Gluconolactone is a gentle and effective alternative to glycolic acid that doesn't cause irritation and redness. Plant-based glycerin hydrates the skin, while betaine from Finnish sugar beets repairs the skin barrier. Your skin feels soft and smooth and looks more radiant – all without irritation.
The Gentle Exfoliating Esssence is a great choice for sensitive clog- and acne-prone skin, sensitive combination and oily skin, to give sensitive dehydrated and aging skin some glow. The light gel formula absorbs quickly and the product is easy to to dispense as needed thanks to the pump packaging.
Ingredients (INCI)
Aqua, Propanediol, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Betaine, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide
Aqua: Solvent
Water. The main vehicle for our water based products
Propanediol: Solvent and humectant
Apart from being an excellent, non-irritating solvent, the glycol propanediol has excellent hydrating and preservative boosting properties. The one we use is made from fermentation of glucose, from corn.
Gluconolactone: Skin conditioning
Gluconolactone is a gentle, exfoliating and regenerating polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that does not irritate the skin even at the 10% concentration we use it at in the Exfoliating Essence. It's an effective but gentler alternative to the widely used glycolic acid (alpha hydroxy acid, AHA) thanks to its larger molecular size – gluconolactone does not absorb as deeply into the skin, and therefore regenerates the skin without irritating it. At the same time, gluconolactone moisturises the skin, fades fine lines and strengthens the skin's protective barrier.
Glycerin: Humectant and skin protecting
Technically a sugar alcohol, glycerin is one of the oldest, most common and most versatile humectants used in cosmetics. It moisturises and protects the skin, accelerates skin barrier recovery and has antimicrobial properties, among other things. We use vegetable, rapeseed-derived glycerin.
Betaine: Humectant and skin conditioning
Betaine is highly purified sugar beet extract, chemically speaking an amino acid derivative, that maintains skin moisture balance and strengthens the skin barrier even under very dry conditions. It is a so-called osmolyte, controlling water balance in living cells. The one we use is made from Finnish sugar beets.
Caprylyl Glycol: Skin conditioning and emollient
Caprylyl Glycol is an fatty alcohol derived from caprylic acid, which is naturally found in palm and coconut oils. It’s a humectant (like glycerin), i.e. a hydrating ingredient that works by attracting water to and holding it in the skin. It improves absorption, spreadability and the feel of a product on skin, and is also an antimicrobial, with preservative-like properties. And this is what it does in the Concentrate – boost the power of our main preservative, sodium dehydroacetate.
Xanthan Gum: Thickening, gel forming and emulsion stabilising
A natural and commonly used mainly thickener and gelling agent in cosmetics, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide produced through Bacterial fermentation of pure culture Xanthomonas Campestris with protein and carbohydrate sources, in this case from soy or corn.
Sodium Hydroxide: Buffering
Sodium hydroxide is used in skincare products at a very low level to adjust the products pH to the appropriate level, making it safe for use.
How to use & tips
Apply 1-3 pumps on clean skin using fingers, after essences, and before serums, creams or oils. Can be used AM and PM, but very sensitive types are recommended to patch test, and introducing it gradually by using it a couple of times per week. Always use SPF during the day.
Tip 1
For deep cleansing and softening action: layer under our Cleansing & Balancing Mask.
Tip 2
For rosacea: combine with our Calming Serum to clear up and soothe skin.
Tip 3
For acne, impurities and clogged skin: combine with our Purifying Serum to target inflammation and soothe skin.
Tip 4
To give mature and dull skin some glow: layer under our Renewing Serum and add the Hydrating Face Mask & Cream on top as a leave-on sleep mask.
Gentle Exfoliating Essence is suitable for use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding, and is safe to use around the eyes, but avoid getting product into eyes.
Best Before
30 day sensitivity guarantee on all webshop purchases
If a product causes an unwanted reaction on your skin, such as irritation, we'll compensate your product.
Order the product or products of your choice, including pre-made routines and sets. If your product or products cause an unwanted reaction, send us an email within 30 days of receiving your order to customercare@laponieskincare.com and describe your reaction.
We'll compensate the product or products in question. Please note: simply not liking a product or feeling that for example a moisturiser is too light is not grounds for the guarantee.
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FOR SENSITIVE & PROBLEM SKIN FROM OUR OWN LAB -
ALLERGY-LABELLED -
NO ADDED FRAGRANCE -
30 DAY SENSITIVITY GUARANTEE -
Made in Finland -
MINIMALISTIC, VEGAN & NATURAL INGREDIENTS
Gentle Exfoliating Essence
Why it works for sensitive & problem skin
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Fragrance-free
Fragrance-free, and free from essential oils, floral waters and alcohol.
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Formulated for sensitive & problem skin in our own lab
Our owners, CEO Kristina and cosmetic chemist Jaana, formulate all our products in our Helsinki lab, and test them on themselves - both have a long history of sensitive and problem skin.
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Gentle & skin friendly preservatives
We've created a unique preservative system for the Essence, to minimise overlap with our other products, using gentle preservatives, primarily organic acids and their salt forms. Check out our ingredient section above to learn more.
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Allergy-labelled
All our products carry the Finnish Allergy, Skin and Asthma Federation's independent Allergy-label.
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Balanced pH for healthy skin
Usually, acid based products have a very low pH, which can be too harsh for sensitive skin. The Exfoliating Essence has a pH of around 4.5 (healthy skin's own pH is slightly acidic, between 4.8 and 5.5) and will not upset or irritate skin.
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A minimum of ingredients
The Exfoliating Essence contains only eight ingredients. Formulated with gluconolactone, a gentle, exfoliating, hydrating and regenerating polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that does not irritate the skin even at the 10% concentration we use it at, plant-based glycerine for hydration and betaine from Finnish sugar beets for moisture balance and to strengthen the skin’s protective barrier. Check out our ingredient section above to learn more.
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Aqua, Propanediol, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Betaine, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide
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