Calm Down
With updated look & without paper box packaging from now on
Our super-gentle, sensitive skin focused exfoliant with 4% PHA+BHA acids works to give you a healthy glow while soothing, protecting & hydrating the skin.
Skin type: sensitive skin & all skin types looking for a gentle exfoliant
Skin concern: sensitivity, dull skin, redness
Cruelty-free | Fragrance & Essential oil free | Gluten-free | Pregnancy-safe
Calm Down
description
who is it for?
Anyone who wants a gentle exfoliant. :) Especially recommended for sensitive skin types, during the summer, or if you are already using other powerful actives in your routine such as a strong retinoid product.
It is also a great option if you just start out using exfoliating acids and want to take it slow and start with a gentle option. In this case, it can be combined with Smooth Out. Experiment with alternating them until you find the ideal exfoliating strength and frequency for your skin (for example, using Smooth Out twice a week and Calm Down the rest of the time sounds like a good routine to start with).
how to use
It is an ideal first step after cleansing your skin. Use it as a toner, either with a cotton pad or pour it into your hands and pat it on as men do with after-shave. Wait until it is absorbed (brush your teeth in the meantime :)) and you can follow up with your favourite serums and moisturizers.
IMPORTANT: The product contains BHA, do not use it if you are allergic to Aspirin.
GOOD TO KNOW: This exfoliant contains only acids that do not make the skin more sensitive to the sun, so it is an ideal gentle exfoliant for the summer. (However, UV light being the number one external skin-damaging factor, we still do recommend using a good SPF every morning.)
Shelf life: 2 years from production (unopened), 8 months PAO (period after opening)
ingredients & research
key ingredients:
Gluconolactone + Lactobionic Acid (PHA) – Gentle exfoliating acids that not only refine the surface of the skin, but also hydrate and give antioxidant protection.
Salicylic acid (BHA) – An oil soluble acid that is known for its anti-inflammatory properties.
Phragmites Kharka + Poria Cocos Extract – Natural extracts that work in synergy to effectively reduce inflammation and strongly support skin in dealing with external stress.
Nopal Cactus +Yeast Extract – A unique combination of cactus and yeast extracts containing low molecular weight peptides, carbohydrates and bound minerals designed to sooth and hydrate the skin.
Panthenol – A classic skincare ingredient that is a reliable soothing, moisturising and skin-protecting agent.
full inci list:
Aqua (Water), Glycereth-26, Gluconolactone, Lactobionic Acid, Propanediol, Salicylic Acid, Panthenol, Glycerin, Opuntia Ficus‐Indica (Prickly Pear) Extract, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Phragmites Kharka (Topical Reed) Extract, Poria Cocos Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol
research:
Cutis., 2004 Feb;73(2 Suppl):14-7., A polyhydroxy acid skin care regimen provides antiaging effects comparable to an alpha-hydroxyacid regimen
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, , Volume 5 (1) – Mar 1, 2006, An evaluation of a polyhydroxy acid skin care regimen in combination with azelaic acid 15% gel in rosacea patients
Dermatologic Surgery, , Volume 30 (2) – Feb 1, 2004, The Polyhydroxy Acid Gluconolactone Protects Against Ultraviolet Radiation in an In Vitro Model of Cutaneous Photoaging
It's still too early to say definitively, but my skin feels smoother since using this. If I use it too often, my skin turns red. So I incorporate it as part of the nightly routine twice per week.
I'm hoping this helps with the milia on my forehead. Will update!
Gentle on the face and I am achieving a clearer face.
I have sensitive skin that's prone to oiliness. I use Calm Down on alternative nights when I am not on A-Game. I have noticed that if I were consistent with Calm Down, I have less blackheads on my nose. Even my facialist was surprised that my nose was relatively clean even after 1.5 months when I last visited her. That means clearer skin and less pain during extraction!
I use this about twice a week instead of toner ( I have post menopausal mature skin which is now prone to breakouts as well as all problems associated with aging), but this product helps.
I recommend this exfoliant for very sensitive skin or for those who are trying exfoliation for the 1st time. I use it in my period when also skin is sensitive. Very gentle, hydrating, nice feeling after use. I love it as other exfo from G&G.
