Glycolic and Retinol Pads - Skin Script

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Award-winning exfoliating pads for visible tone and texture refinement

Glycolic & Retinol Pads are award-winning exfoliating pads formulated to help improve the appearance of uneven skin tone, texture, and dullness. This professional-grade formula features glycolic acid, retinol, and tone-supportive ingredients such as alpha-arbutin and kojic acid to gently exfoliate and enhance visible skin clarity. Designed to support smoother-looking skin and a more even-looking complexion, these multi-tasking pads help refine the skin’s surface while maintaining skin comfort. Ideal for professional backbar use or as part of a home care routine.

Key Benefits
Helps improve the appearance of uneven tone and texture
Gently exfoliates to support brighter-looking, smoother-looking skin

Skin Type & Concerns

Skin Types: All
Concerns: Hyperpigmentation, melasma, acne

Pro Tips

• Use the Glycolic & Retinol Pads 2 – 3 times per week for pore refinement or acneic skin. For best penetration of this product, use with the Glycolic Cleanser and/or Retinol Exfoliating Scrub.

• For hyperpigmentation or melasma, use daily morning and evening to spot treat, applying only to pigmented areas. Reduce frequency after pigmentation has lightened.

• Do not rinse; let the product stay on the skin.

• May be used to degrease the acid mantel before a peel or to help add brightening before an enzyme.

• Not recommended to use before a dermaplaning unless oil planing.

• Avoid getting into eyes. Flush completely if contact occurs.

• Always use sunscreen when using this product.

Please Note: Glycolic and Retinol Pads contain glycolic acid and retinol which give the formula its yellow color visible upon opening.

The Kojic Acid in this product is potent and highly active. While Kojic Acid does not affect the yellow color initially, over time it will darken with changes in light, pH or temperature, causing the actual pads to darken. This is normal and does not reduce the efficacy of the formula.

Directions for Use

Swipe pad over clean skin, avoiding the eye area. Use 2-3 times per week, or as directed, gradually increasing to daily use as tolerated. Apply an SPF in the AM when using this product.

Key Ingredients

• Alpha-Arbutin (4%) limits melanin production and reduces visible pigmentation through lightening actions and the inhibition of tyrosinase.

• Kojic Acid (3%) inhibits tyrosinase and brightens existing pigmentation naturally. It is comparable to hydroquinone without the negative side effects.

• Glycolic Acid (2%) is a deeply penetrating alpha hydroxy acid that reduces wrinkles and promotes resurfacing to refine skin texture. It provides progressive skin clearing and promotes cellular renewal that expedites the healing of breakouts.

• Retinol (1%) is a Vitamin A derivative that stimulates cellular turnover, collagen production, and reduces visible signs of aging.

Formula Composition

Aqua (Water), Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Alcohol, Alpha-Arbutin, Kojic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Caprylyl Glycol, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Retinol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Flower Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid

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Award-winning exfoliating pads for visible tone and texture refinement

Glycolic & Retinol Pads are award-winning exfoliating pads formulated to help improve the appearance of uneven skin tone, texture, and dullness. This professional-grade formula features glycolic acid, retinol, and tone-supportive ingredients such as alpha-arbutin and kojic acid to gently exfoliate and enhance visible skin clarity. Designed to support smoother-looking skin and a more even-looking complexion, these multi-tasking pads help refine the skin’s surface while maintaining skin comfort. Ideal for professional backbar use or as part of a home care routine.

Key Benefits
Helps improve the appearance of uneven tone and texture
Gently exfoliates to support brighter-looking, smoother-looking skin

Skin Type & Concerns

Skin Types: All
Concerns: Hyperpigmentation, melasma, acne

Pro Tips

• Use the Glycolic & Retinol Pads 2 – 3 times per week for pore refinement or acneic skin. For best penetration of this product, use with the Glycolic Cleanser and/or Retinol Exfoliating Scrub.

• For hyperpigmentation or melasma, use daily morning and evening to spot treat, applying only to pigmented areas. Reduce frequency after pigmentation has lightened.

• Do not rinse; let the product stay on the skin.

• May be used to degrease the acid mantel before a peel or to help add brightening before an enzyme.

• Not recommended to use before a dermaplaning unless oil planing.

• Avoid getting into eyes. Flush completely if contact occurs.

• Always use sunscreen when using this product.

Please Note: Glycolic and Retinol Pads contain glycolic acid and retinol which give the formula its yellow color visible upon opening.

The Kojic Acid in this product is potent and highly active. While Kojic Acid does not affect the yellow color initially, over time it will darken with changes in light, pH or temperature, causing the actual pads to darken. This is normal and does not reduce the efficacy of the formula.

Directions for Use

Swipe pad over clean skin, avoiding the eye area. Use 2-3 times per week, or as directed, gradually increasing to daily use as tolerated. Apply an SPF in the AM when using this product.

Key Ingredients

• Alpha-Arbutin (4%) limits melanin production and reduces visible pigmentation through lightening actions and the inhibition of tyrosinase.

• Kojic Acid (3%) inhibits tyrosinase and brightens existing pigmentation naturally. It is comparable to hydroquinone without the negative side effects.

• Glycolic Acid (2%) is a deeply penetrating alpha hydroxy acid that reduces wrinkles and promotes resurfacing to refine skin texture. It provides progressive skin clearing and promotes cellular renewal that expedites the healing of breakouts.

• Retinol (1%) is a Vitamin A derivative that stimulates cellular turnover, collagen production, and reduces visible signs of aging.

Formula Composition

Aqua (Water), Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Alcohol, Alpha-Arbutin, Kojic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Caprylyl Glycol, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Retinol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Flower Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid

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Skin Type:

  • All skin types and all Fitzpatricks

  • Hyperpigmentation, melasma

  • Oily and acneic skin

Benefits:

These pads break up surface cells to reveal fresh, healthy skin while allowing trapped oil to release and come to the surface. Kojic and Arbutin lighten sun spots and scars left from blemishes.

Directions for Use:

Apply to face, neck, and chest 3 to 4 times per week at night in lieu of toner.

Useful Tips:

  • Use the Glycolic/Retinol Pads 2 – 3 times per week for pore refinement or acneic skin. For best penetration of this product, use with the Glycolic Cleanser and/or Retinol 2% Exfoliating Scrub/Mask. 

  • For hyperpigmentation or melasma, use daily morning and evening to spot treat, applying only to pigmented areas. Reduce frequency after pigmentation has lightened. 

  • Do not rinse; let the product stay on the skin. 

  • If going through a peel series, use pads twice a day, then use them as needed once the desired correction is reached.

Active Ingredients:

  • Glycolic Acid (2%) is a deeply penetrating alpha hydroxy acid that reduces wrinkles and promotes resurfacing to refine skin texture. It provides progressive skin clearing and promotes cellular renewal that expedites the healing of breakouts.

  • Arbutin (4%) limits melanin production and reduces visible pigmentation through lightening actions and the inhibition of tyrosinase.

  • Kojic Acid (3%) inhibits tyrosinase and also brightens existing pigmentation naturally. It is comparable to hydroquinone without the negative side effects.

  • Retinol (1%) is a Vitamin A derivative that causes “forced exfoliation” to stimulate collagen production and reduce visible signs of aging.

Formula Composition:

Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Aqua (Water), Arbutin (4%), Kojic Acid (3%), Glycolic Acid (2%), Polysorbate 20, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium ssp. Amara (Neroli) Oil, Retinol