Environ FOCUS CARE YOUTH+ Concentrated Alpha Hydroxy Toner – glycolic acid tonic 200 ml
Environ FOCUS CARE YOUTH+ Concentrated Alpha Hydroxy Toner is an evening tonic with glycolic acid designed for fatty, contaminated and acne skin and skin with photoaging signs. The product is especially suitable for people looking for high concentrations of AHA acids in daily exfoliating care.
- Form: tonic (liquid)
- Key active ingredient: glycolic acid (AHA)
- Indications: fatty skin, contaminated, acne, photoaging
- Capacity: 200 ml
- Time of use: only evening
- Required SPF: Yes – UV filter cream in the morning is necessary
Description of action
Glycolic acid contained in Environ FOCUS CARE YOUTH+ tonic Concentrated Alpha Hydroxy Toner acts on the corneal layer of the epidermis. It loosens the binder between dead skin cells, allowing them to exfoliate effectively without mechanical friction. The result is a gradual improvement in the texture and appearance of the skin surface.
Regular use of tonic unlocks the pores from the falling sebum and contaminants, reducing the formation of blackheads and helping to reduce the visibility of pores. Glycolic acid also has antibacterial effects – it minimizes the reproduction of bacteria on the skin surface, which is important in the care of acne.
Exfoliation of the corneal layer improves absorption of successively applied active ingredients. The tonic is designed for those requiring high concentration of AHA acids – as part of the FOCUS CARE YOUTH+ line, Environ is a stage of advanced acid care aimed at photoaging and excessive production of sebum.
To whom?
- Fatty skin with tendency to blackheads and extended pores
- Contaminated skin, with imperfections and acne
- Skin with photo-aging signs (ununiform texture, wrinkles)
- Persons requiring high levels of AHA acids in nursing routine
- People wishing to increase the effectiveness of absorption of further active products
Key active ingredients
- Glycolic acid – alpha-hydroxylic acid (AHA) exfoliating dead epidermal cells, unlocking pores, stimulating cell regeneration and minimizing the growth of bacteria on the skin surface.
Usage
- Clean your face according to your cleansing routine in the evening.
- Apply the tonic to the face (e.g. using a cosmetic petal or hands).
- Continue further stages of evening care (serum, cream).
- Apply UV filter cream in the morning – sunscreen is mandatory for regular use of AHA acids.
Frequently Asked Questions
In the morning or in the evening, use this tonic?
Tonic should only be used in the evening after cleansing the skin. AHA acids increase the sensitivity of the skin to UV radiation, therefore the use in the morning is not recommended – it is mandatory to use a filter cream in the morning.
Do you need to use an SPF filter when using this tonic?
Yes – the use of UV filter cream in the morning is necessary during regular use of glycolic acid tonic. AHA acids accelerate the exfoliation of the skin and increase its susceptibility to sun damage, therefore UV protection is essential.
Is tonic suitable for sensitive skin?
The product is intended for fatty, contaminated and acne skin requiring high levels of AHA acids – it is not indicated as a product for sensitive skin. People with sensitive skin should consult the choice of acid concentrations with a cosmetologist or dermatologist.
Does glycolic acid help with acne?
Yes – glycolic acid unlocks leeks with sebum and impurities and minimizes the reproduction of bacteria on the skin surface, making it particularly useful in the care of acne and contaminated skin.
When to use this tonic in nursing routine?
Tonic is applied in the evening immediately after cleansing the face, before the serum and cream. Its use before subsequent active products improves their penetration into the skin thanks to the earlier degradation of the horn layer.
Do you apply tonic with cosmetic flakes or hands?
The manufacturer does not specify the application method. Tonic can be applied with both a cosmetic petal (allows additional mechanical removal of impurities) and hands – the choice of method depends on individual preferences.
Can AHA acids cause skin irritation?
AHA acids, including glycolic acid, may cause a temporary burning or tingling sensation, especially at the beginning of use or in the presence of unmade skin in contact with acids. If severe irritation occurs, the frequency of use should be reduced or a specialist consulted.
Composition (INCI)
Aqua (Water), Glycolic Acid, Ammonium Hydroxide