The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner - 100ml

The Ordinary's Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner offers mild exfoliation for improved skin radiance and visible clarity. The formula also improves the appearance of skin texture with continued use.

Benefits

• Target textural irregularities and uneven skin tone
• Improves the appearance of dark spots, dry skin, and congestion
• Target signs of aging skin
• Pairs well with Squalane Cleanser
• PH 3.50 - 3.70

Key Ingredients

• Glycolic Acid
• Tasmanian Pepperberry

Formulated Without

• Fragrance
• Alcohol
• Gluten
• Nuts
• Oil
• Parabens
• Sulfates
• Mineral Oil
• Methylchloroisothiazolinone
• Methylisothiazolinone
• Animal Oils
• Coal Tar Dyes
• Formaldehyde
• Mercury
• Oxybenzone

The Ordinary recommends performing a patch test before incorporating a new product into your skincare routine.

Use ideally in the PM, no more frequently than once per day. After cleaning, saturate a cotton pad with the formula and sweep across the face and neck. Avoid the eye contour and contact with the eyes. This formula should not be used on sensitive, peeling, or compromised skin. Limit sun exposure while using this product and for a week afterward.

Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner (previously Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution) is an exfoliator that significantly smoothes skin texture and promotes the appearance of a more even skin tone, as well as more luminous skin, with regular use. It also reduces the appearance of lines and wrinkles. The water-based toner format is suited to daily use.

It contains a 7% concentration of Glycolic acid – a well-studied alpha-hydroxy acid – and a plant-derived Tasmanian Pepperberry derivative, which differs in color seasonally and may cause an apparent color variation in the formula from time to time.

This formula should not be used on sensitive, peeling, or compromised skin. Please refer to the additional sun protection notes and other warnings in the provided directions.

The pH of this formula is approximately 3.6. Glycolic Acid has a pKa of 3.6 and pKa is the most important aspect to consider in formulating with acids. pKa describes the acidity of a molecule. When pKa is close to pH, there is an ideal balance between salt and acidity, maximizing the effectiveness of the acid and reducing irritation.

The Ordinary Tip: The multi-functional formula can also be applied to the scalp, where it helps rebalance and reduces dryness by hydrating the scalp skin