🎯 At a Glance
🔬 How It Actually Works
A mild AHA derived from grains and seeds. It uniquely acts as a chelating agent, meaning it binds to heavy metals in tap water to prevent them from damaging the skin.
💖 Why your skin loves it
Gently exfoliates, brightens, and protects against hard-water damage.
💡 Pro Tip
Excellent for people who live in cities with hard tap water or high pollution.
⚖️ Myth vs. Fact
The Myth
It is a strong peeling agent.
The Science
It is one of the mildest acids, often used more for its antioxidant properties than its exfoliating ones.