'This is the first glycolic product that has suited my skin. I have tried many over the past year but they all seem to aggravate my skin… except for this one. Horah!'
- Janice, Pestle & Mortar Customer
Exfoliate is a gentle yet effective glycolic acid toner which evens-out skin tone, brightens the complexion, tightens pores and promotes skin cell renewal. With a free acid-value of 6.8% and a pH of 3.8.
'It is, simply put, the best acid treatment I’ve used in the longest time. I’ve tried many of them, different strengths, but none of them has produced such good results: refined pores, smooth skin, brightened complexion. It doesn’t feel stripping or aggressive but makes a great deal of difference on my face. Nothing but love for this.'
- Ines, Pestle & Mortar Customer
This product contains an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that may increase your skin’s sensitivity to the sun and particularly the possibility of sunburn. We recommend wearing a daily SPF when using products containing glycolic acid.
- Janice, Pestle & Mortar Customer
Exfoliation is the process of removing dead skin cells. It is an accessible skincare step that has the ability to make immediate and remarkable changes to the skin. The outermost layer of the skin is made up of dead skin cells and the process of replacing these cells slows down as we age. This leads to the complexion looking dull and lifeless. Effective daily exfoliation unclogs pores, evens out pigmentations spots, brightens the complexion and pestle & mortar ban over 3000 harmful ingredients from our products. 100% cruelty free & 100% vegan. Free from parabens, mineral oil, silicones, sulphates, propylene glycol & synthetic fragrance. Formulated to suit all skin types.
Exfoliate contains the natural brightening ingredient white daisy flower extract, a superpower ingredient which brightens the complexion by tackling hyper-pigmentation and increasing skin cell turnover.
Dead skin cells are sloughed away, reducing clogged pores and eliminating blackheads and whiteheads. The skin’s surface is regenerated and renewed.
The skin-toning combination of glycolic acid, green tea and niacinamide in exfoliate work together to remove dead skin cells, stimulate new cell production, combat uneven skin tone and strengthen the skin’s surface.
Use AM and PM. Apply exfoliate to a cotton pad and sweep over cleansed face avoiding the eye area.
The brand founder, Sonia Deasy, entrepreneur and mother-of-five, cites the following as her brand philosophy, her motivations and the inspiration behind her product formulations: "My formulation mantra is ‘simple, natural, effective & suitable for all’.
Pestle & Mortar is passionate about the science of skincare and passionate about natural healing. Both of these passions are fused in Pestle & Mortar product formulations as science and nature go hand in hand. Having a biochemist as a part of the brand family and having an Indian natural healing heritage lendsPestle & Mortar the license to do this with authenticity. Pestle & Mortar has applied its philosophy of ‘simple solutions for beautiful skin’ across all aspects of the brand from ingredient formulations through to stunning monochrome packaging and clever dispensing mechanisms.
Aqua, Glycolic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Sodium Hydroxide, Niacinamide, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract, Allantoin, Bellis Perennis (White Daisy) Flower Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Powder, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
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