The REN Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic is a skincare product that promises to gently exfoliate the skin using lactic acid and willow bark extract. It is a leave-on skin-refining toner that helps to brighten, clarify, and refine the skin. The product is designed to limit irritation and is powerful yet gentle enough for daily use. The key ingredients of the product are:
Positive:
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Lactic Acid (AHA): This ingredient is derived from sugar cane and has exfoliating action that helps to eliminate dead skin cells for a smoother texture. It is a gentle alpha-hydroxy acid that is approved by both ECOCERT and COSMOS. It also has skin hydrating properties and improves skin firmness, thickness, and wrinkles.
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Salicin (BHA): This ingredient is derived from willow bark extract and helps to unclog pores and dry up spots. It is a beta hydroxy acid that is used to regulate the pH value of the cosmetic formula.
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Azelaic Acid Precursors: These are derived from olives and help to boost radiance.
Negative:
- The product can be a little drying if used every day.
Other Ingredients:
- Water (Aqua)
- Sodium Lactate
- Heptyl Glucoside
- Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
- Glycerin
- Citric Acid
- Parfum (Fragrance)
- Limonene
- Linalool
- Citral
- Geraniol
- Sodium Benzoate
- Potassium Sorbate
- Phenoxyethanol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- CI 17200 (Red 33)
- CI 19140 (Yellow 5)
- CI 42090 (Blue 1)
The product is cruelty-free, vegan-friendly, and made with recycled plastic.
