The Ordinary Lactic Acid 5% + HA (30ml)

The Ordinary Lactic Acid 5% + HA (30ml)

Product Overview

The Ordinary Lactic Acid 5% + HA is a mild, water-based chemical exfoliant engineered to gently resurface the skin canvas, target uneven skin tone, and restore a smooth, glowing texture.

While stronger alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) like Glycolic Acid can sometimes cause redness or irritation, Lactic Acid is highly celebrated for its gentle, dual-action nature—it exfoliates the skin surface while simultaneously helping to boost hydration. Formulated at a mild 5% concentration, this serum serves as a perfect introductory chemical peel for beginners, sensitive skin types, or anyone looking to eradicate superficial dullness without stripping the skin barrier.

Key Benefits

• Gentle Resurfacing & Smoothing: Dissolves the microscopic “glue” binding dead, dry skin cells together, effectively clearing away flakiness and smoothing out rough skin grain.

• Restores Skin Radiance: Eliminates sallow, tired, or muddy undertones to reveal a highly transparent, fresh, and lit-from-within luminosity.

• Fades Early Hyperpigmentation: Accelerates surface cell turnover to help systematically fade dark spots, mild sun damage, and shadows left behind by old blemishes.

• Hydration-Supported Exfoliation: Infused with Hyaluronic Acid and Tasmanian Pepperberry to actively lower skin stress, preventing the post-peel dryness common with other acids.

Key Ingredients & How They Work

• 5% Lactic Acid: An Alpha-Hydroxy Acid (AHA) derived naturally through fermentation. Due to its larger molecular size compared to glycolic acid, it penetrates the skin more slowly and superficially, making it highly effective yet remarkably gentle. It works to brighten and refine texture while acting as a natural humectant to draw moisture into the cells.

• 2% High-Purity Hyaluronic Acid (HA): A gold-standard moisturizing molecule that binds continuous water to the upper epidermal matrix, instantly plumping up fine dehydration lines during the exfoliation process.

• Tasmanian Pepperberry Extract: A specialized botanical extract included to reduce the signs of inflammation, stinging, and chemical sensitivity that can sometimes be triggered by acid use.

Texture, Finish & Scent

• Consistency: An ultra-lightweight, clear, water-based fluid with a beautiful light pink or amber tint (the color may vary slightly over time due to the natural variations in the Tasmanian Pepperberry extract).

• Finish: Glides across the skin with exceptional slip and absorbs within seconds, drying down to a completely weightless, non-greasy, and clean finish that layers effortlessly under nightly moisturizers.

• Scent: 100% fragrance-free and artificial color-free, carrying only a faint, clean, raw ingredient scent.

How to Use for Best Results

1. When: Use strictly in your Nighttime (PM) routine. Never use exfoliating acids during the day.

2. Frequency: Start by applying it 2 to 3 times a week. Once your skin builds a comfortable tolerance, you can gradually increase frequency to nightly use.

3. Application Order: Apply a few drops to a completely clean and dry face after cleansing and toning, but before heavy creams, emulsions, or facial oils (Rule of thumb: apply thin water-based serums first).

4. Sun Protection: AHAs can increase your skin’s sensitivity to the sun and particularly the possibility of sunburn. Always apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher during the day while using this product and for a week after stopping.

⚠️ Crucial Routine Conflicts

To protect your delicate skin barrier and prevent over-exfoliation, do not combine this product in the same night routine with:

• Retinoids / Retinol

• Other Direct Acids (like Glycolic, Salicylic, or Mandelic Acid)

• Pure Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid or Ethylated Ascorbic Acid)

• Copper Peptides