Kosi Multi-Acid Mask

KEY INGREDIENTS

• 10% AHA Blend: Lactic, mandelic, and malic acids are chemical exfoliants with molecules of different sizes. They help gently break down debris and dead cells lingering on the skin's surface.
• 8% PHA (Gluconolactone): A high-performance acid exfoliant that not only does what AHAs can do but is gentler because it also helps hydrate the skin with moisturizing properties.
• 2% BHA (salicylic acid): This acid, an exfoliant with larger molecules, is oil-soluble, so it can penetrate the pores to clean them more deeply of residue and dirt, helping to reduce blackheads and whiteheads.
• Gallic Acid Diglucoside: This molecule is activated by the skin microbiome, partially transforming it into trihydroxybenzoic acid, a natural inhibitor of melanin synthesis. It has brightening, anti-inflammatory, and photoprotective properties that help even out and improve the overall skin tone.
• Peach kernel oil, jojoba seed oil, glycerin, caprylic/capric triglyceride: These buffering ingredients form a gel-oil base, a protective and nourishing buffer so that the aforementioned acids can do their work without causing excessive irritation. Lactic, mandelic, and malic acids are chemical exfoliants with molecules of different sizes. They help gently remove debris and dead cells lingering on the skin's surface.
• Wakame Bioferment Advanced (Cell culture extract of Undaria Pinnatifida): This unique active ingredient derived from algae is found in cultured wakame cells. It may contribute to cellular longevity by minimizing cellular damage within the mitochondria, which can help reduce the appearance of premature aging.
• AcquaSeal Algae (extract of Chlamydomonas reinhardtii): Derived from a particularly robust green algae that can thrive in extreme environments, this oil-soluble active ingredient produces a bioactive complex of lipids and fatty acids that helps renew and hydrate cells to promote cell proliferation and may have anti-inflammatory benefits.
• N-Acetyl Glucosamine: A stable and effective form of biofermented glucosamine, this skin-identical ingredient helps reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation, increase the skin's water content with hyaluronic acid, and maintain its barrier functions.
• Magnesium: This mineral helps soothe skin inflammation, helps protect it from damage caused by free radicals, and is necessary for enzymes that help regulate cell renewal and rejuvenation.
• Antioxidant blend: Turmeric root extract: a highly soothing antioxidant that can interrupt trigger signals in surface cells that cause irritation. Ginkgo Biloba extract: a powerful antioxidant that helps protect the skin from signs of premature aging and inflammation. Oat seed extract: this super-soothing antioxidant is packed with beta-glucan and lipids that help protect and cushion the skin. Melia Azadirachta (neem) leaf extract: This antioxidant has antimicrobial properties that help reduce the population of harmful microbes on the skin's surface, which can reduce inflammation and soothe the skin.

INGREDIENTS

Water (Aqua) (Eau), Gluconolactone, Prunus Persica (Peach) Kernel Oil, Lactic Acid, Glycerin, Isoamyl Laurate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Bentonite, Malic Acid, Cetearyl Olivate, Salicylic Acid, Sorbitan Olivate, Undaria Pinnatifida Cell Culture Extract, Mandelic Acid, Chlamydomonas Reinhardtii Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Disodium Acetyl Glucosamine Phosphate, Magnesium Chloride, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Isoamyl Cocoate, Lysolecithin, Silica, Sclerotium Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Xanthan Gum, Pullulan, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Hydroxide

HOW TO USE

Apply an even layer to clean face. After 10-20 minutes, rinse thoroughly with warm water and follow with Grand Amino Cushion Cream for best results. Use up to twice a week before bedtime. Do not use other exfoliating products in the same routine. It is normal to feel a slight tingling and/or slight redness during application. Always use sun protection the next morning (but also every day in general).
WARNING: For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes.
SUNBURN ALERT: This product contains an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that may increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun and, in particular, the possibility of sunburn. Stop using immediately if irritation occurs and consult a doctor. Use sunscreen daily where AHA has been applied for a week afterwards. Contact of the product with the skin should be of limited frequency or duration.

BENEFITS

• Helps to brighten the skin overall and reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation and dullness, while restoring vitality to the skin tone.
• Penetrates beneath the surface of the skin to help repair damage at the cellular level, which can help prevent the appearance of future damage and premature aging.
• The multifunctional ingredient profile can help exfoliate, hydrate, restore, and protect against inflammation (kind of like AAA for your skincare journey).