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Skin Resurfacing Cleanser

#dermalogica - Looking Passed the Marketing & Dissecting the Ingredients


"Dual-action exfoliating cleanser helps re-texturize aging skin. Achieve smooth, ultra-clean skin with this highly-active, two-in-one cleanser and exfoliant. Lactic Acid concentrate helps re-texturize skin suffering from visible signs of aging by removing dulling surface debris and helping to accelerate skin cell turnover. Antioxidants condition skin while Rose Flower Oil refreshes the senses. Use daily to dramatically improve skin texture and properly prepare it for maximum penetration of AGE Smart® products." $45 for 5.1 fl oz


Water/Aqua/Eau. The H2Oh!

Sodium Laureth Sulfate. Cleansing agent

Lactic Acid. AHA exfoliant

PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide. Surfactant and foam boosting agent

Cocamidopropyl Betaine. Surfactant adn foam boosting agent known to be associated with causing dermatitis. More information needed to see what impurities may exist as not all forms are hazardous

Polyacrylate-1 Crosspolymer. Film former

Glycol Distearate. Naturally occuring fatty acid used as an emollient and thickening agent

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. Mixture used as an occlusive

Tocopheryl Acetate. Vitamin E Antioxidant

Sodium Hydroxide. Buffering agent

Disodium EDTA. Chelating Agent

Phenoxyethanol. Preservative

Caprylyl Glycol. Humectant with low antimicrobial activity

Ethylhexyl Glycerin. Humectant

Hexylene Glycol. Surfactant

Titanium Dioxide. UV protection

Citronellol, Eugenol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool. Fragrances

Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Extract. Could be used as skin softener or brightener or for fragrance.

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil. Skin Conditioner

Rose Damascena Flower Oil. Unknown use - likely fragrance

Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Flower Oil. Fragrance

Aniba Rosaeodora (Rosewood) Wood Oil. Fragrance and potential antioxidant

Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Oil Fragrance

Pelargonium Graveolens Oil. Fragrance



Next time you want results, look on the back of the bottle and the price tag. I love that lactic acid is high up on the ingredient list. This is what is helping with those small wrinkles and fine lines will exfoliating your skin. The antioxidant power might be suffering a little with many of the oils/extracts low on the list. I was surprised to see quite a few fillers in the top portion of the ingredients making me wonder if this product is really worth the money. Have you tried AGE Smart or other #dermalogica products? I would love to hear your #lipsmack - comment below!


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