Albany Aesthetics
Vivant | 8% Mandelic Acid Serum
Ideal for: Darker skin tones and skin too sensitive for Benzoyl Peroxide, hydroquinone and glycolics.
Mandelic Acid Serum
What To Expect
What You’ll See
Firmer, brighter, more even skin tone and texture. Gentle exfoliation reduces the appearance of fine lines, dark spots, and acne impactions.
What You’ll Feel
Micro-exfoliation is normal. If excessive drying occurs, skip a few days and restart every other day.
What You Should Know
Anti-bacterial, anti-microbial, brightening, gently exfoliating Mandelic Acid will not trigger hyperpigmentation. Excellent alternative to glycolic acid for sensitive or dark skin tones.
Key Ingredients:
Mandelic Acid: A naturally derived extract of bitter almonds. Particularly effective in targeting acne, age spots, discoloration, and wrinkles while minimizing irritation. A natural skin lightener.
Lactic Acid: Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) derived from fermented milk. Gentler than other AHAs. Exfoliates dead skin, encourages cell renewal, aids in regulating pH and acts as moisture binder.
Urea: An organic compound and product of protein metabolism. Promotes rehydration in skin.
Sodium PCA: Skin’s natural moisturizing...
How To Use
Regimen Step: Three
Use following cleansing and toning steps, when skin is primed for optimum product penetration.
Frequency: Up to twice daily - AM and/or PM. Start usage every other day and build to daily use.
Method: Start usage every other day for two weeks by applying over the entire area (no spot treating). After two weeks, apply daily. Mild irritation is normal. If this occurs, skip a few days and restart every other day.
Pro tips:
Apply Pure C + E after the Mandelic Acid serum has dried for added brightening and photoprotective effects.
May be used on face, neck, chest, and back.