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Active Ingredients

Hibiscus Syriacus Bark Extract

Often labeled as: Rose of Sharon Bark

The natural, mild AHA and firming active.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

An extract from the bark of the Hibiscus tree. It is highly rich in natural alpha-hydroxy acids (like pyruvic and citric acid) and mucilage, providing incredibly gentle exfoliation while boosting skin moisture.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Sweeps away dull surface cells, brightens skin tone, and hydrates deeply.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Perfect for sensitive skin that cannot tolerate synthetic Glycolic Acid.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It paralyzes muscles like Botox.

The Science

The "Botox plant" nickname comes from its firming and smoothing effects, not muscular paralysis.