AHA 10% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution Exfoliating Facial Peeling

1. Choose the right night
Pick an evening when you’re not using other strong actives (retinol, benzoyl-peroxide, extra acids). Think of this peel as a solo star—give it the whole stage.
2. Clean & dry
Wash with a gentle, non-scrubby cleanser and pat completely dry. (Water left on skin can dilute the acids and make them work wonky.)
3. Apply a thin, even coat
Use the dropper to dot the ruby-red liquid over forehead, cheeks, chin—then spread with fingers. Avoid eyes and lips. A slight tingle = the acids saying “hi.”
4. Set a 10-minute timer—no longer
Science shows 10 min at pH ≈ 3.6 gives maximum glow with minimum irritation. Think of it like baking cookies: too long and they burn.
5. Rinse, don’t rub
Splash with lukewarm water until skin feels totally smooth, not slick. Gently pat dry.
6. Soothe & seal
Follow with a simple, fragrance-free moisturiser or our Hyaluronic 2 % + B5 Serum to give fresh cells a drink. Skip any other acids or retinoids tonight—your skin’s had its workout.
7. Morning after = SPF must
New skin is like a baby crab with a soft shell—sun can pinch hard. Apply a broad-spectrum SPF 50 every two hours if you’re outside.

Glycolic & Lactic Acids (AHAs) – 10 % total
These are tiny fruit-sugar molecules that act like gentle scissors, snipping the “glue” (corneodesmosomes) holding old skin cells together. Glycolic is the smallest AHA, so it works fastest for brightness; lactic is a touch larger, adding water-loving hydration while it polishes. Dermatology papers show 8–10 % AHA can boost radiance and smoothness in as little as two weeks.

Salicylic Acid (BHA) – 2 %
An oil-soluble cousin of aspirin that loves to dive through sebum. Inside the pore it dissolves the greasy plugs that form blackheads and sends a calm-down signal to pimple bacteria. At the 2 % level it’s the gold-standard, dermatologist-recommended dose for clearer pores without prescription strength irritation.

Sodium Hydroxide + Lactic Buffer – pH ≈ 3.6
Keeps the formula in the “acid sweet-spot”: low enough for AHAs/BHA to work at full power, but not so low that skin gets angry. Staying in this range has been proven to maximise exfoliation while minimising barrier disruption.

Glycerin + Propanediol (humectant duo)
Plant-derived moisture magnets that pull water to the fresh surface cells so they don’t feel tight after rinsing.

Panthenol (Pro-vitamin B5)
A soothing, barrier-repair helper added at support level to keep new skin comfy and reduce post-peel dryness.

Zero fragrance • Zero drying alcohol • Vegan‐friendly

Together, these actives recreate a professional “double-acid” facial—10 % AHA sweeps the sidewalk, 2 % BHA cleans the gutters—so light can bounce off skin evenly and pores stay practically invisible.

Dull, “Blah” Complexion
AHAs gently exfoliate surface buildup to reveal smoother, brighter skin—even after just one use.

Rough or Bumpy Texture
10% glycolic and lactic acid work together to resurface skin—leaving cheeks soft, smooth, and glass-like to the touch.

Clogged Pores & Blackheads
2% salicylic acid clears deep inside the pores, helping dissolve congestion and prevent new blackheads from forming.

Post-Blemish Marks (PIH)
Speeds up cell turnover so dark marks fade faster—no harsh scrubbing or bleaching agents needed.

Oily or Combination Skin
Clears out pore blockages that can lead to shine, breakouts, and midday oil flare-ups.

Uneven Skin Tone
Dual-acid exfoliation lifts away patchiness, revealing a more even, luminous complexion underneath.

Why choose Purest over copy-cats?
Most at-home peels stop at 7 % AHA or skip BHA entirely. We use the dermatologist-sweet-spot combo—10 % AHA + 2 % BHA at pH 3.6— validated in peer-reviewed studies for maximum glow with minimal irritation. Translation: you get spa-level results at sleepover-level effort.

Glycolic & Lactic Acids (AHAs) – 10 % total
These are tiny fruit-sugar molecules that act like gentle scissors, snipping the “glue” (corneodesmosomes) holding old skin cells together. Glycolic is the smallest AHA, so it works fastest for brightness; lactic is a touch larger, adding water-loving hydration while it polishes. Dermatology papers show 8–10 % AHA can boost radiance and smoothness in as little as two weeks.

Salicylic Acid (BHA) – 2 %
An oil-soluble cousin of aspirin that loves to dive through sebum. Inside the pore it dissolves the greasy plugs that form blackheads and sends a calm-down signal to pimple bacteria. At the 2 % level it’s the gold-standard, dermatologist-recommended dose for clearer pores without prescription strength irritation.

Sodium Hydroxide + Lactic Buffer – pH ≈ 3.6
Keeps the formula in the “acid sweet-spot”: low enough for AHAs/BHA to work at full power, but not so low that skin gets angry. Staying in this range has been proven to maximise exfoliation while minimising barrier disruption.

Glycerin + Propanediol (humectant duo)
Plant-derived moisture magnets that pull water to the fresh surface cells so they don’t feel tight after rinsing.

Panthenol (Pro-vitamin B5)
A soothing, barrier-repair helper added at support level to keep new skin comfy and reduce post-peel dryness.

Zero fragrance • Zero drying alcohol • Vegan‐friendly

Together, these actives recreate a professional “double-acid” facial—10 % AHA sweeps the sidewalk, 2 % BHA cleans the gutters—so light can bounce off skin evenly and pores stay practically invisible.

AQUA, GLYCOLIC ACID, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, SALICYLIC ACID, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, ANTHOCYANINS, PHENETHYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERIN, XANTHAN GUM, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, CITRIC ACID, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM PCA, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, LACTIC ACID, MALIC ACID, GLUCONIC ACID, ASCORBIC ACID, TASMANNIA LANCEOLATA FRUIT EXTRACT, ERYTHRITOL, CARRAGEENAN, SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER, TARTARIC ACID, HYDROLYZED SODIUM HYALURONATE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN