L-Mandelic Face and Body Scrub

Face Reality L-Mandelic Face & Body Scrub is an exfoliating treatment that pairs L-mandelic acid with cellulose beads to physically and chemically refine skin texture, fade dark marks, and clear stubborn bumps caused by keratosis pilaris or fungal folliculitis. Unlike many scrubs that rely on harsh sulfates, this sulfate-free formula uses gentle surfactants like decyl glucoside and cocoamidopropyl betaine to cleanse without stripping, making it suitable for both the face and body. Bamboo stem extract, green tea leaf extract, and grape seed extract round out the formula with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory support that helps calm post-breakout skin.

Key Benefits

Smooths rough, bumpy skin texture Cellulose acetate beads provide controlled physical exfoliation that buffs away dead cells and smooths keratosis pilaris without micro-tearing the skin.

Fades hyperpigmentation and evens skin tone L-mandelic acid, a chirally correct alpha hydroxy acid with natural antibacterial and brightening properties, accelerates cell turnover to help lift dark spots and post-acne marks.

Clears fungal folliculitis Mandelic acid's antifungal activity targets the yeast overgrowth responsible for fungal acne, helping to clear those small, uniform bumps that traditional acne treatments often miss.

Calms inflammation and protects against environmental stress Grape seed extract, green tea leaf extract, and bamboo stem extract deliver a trio of antioxidants that reduce redness, support healing, and defend against free radical damage.

Gentle, sulfate-free cleansing base Decyl glucoside and cocoamidopropyl betaine cleanse effectively without disrupting the moisture barrier, so skin feels clean and comfortable rather than tight or stripped.

If your skin is prone to clogged pores, non-inflamed breakouts, or post-acne dark spots, this scrub delivers the dual exfoliation needed to keep congestion at bay while visibly brightening your tone. It is especially effective for combination and oily skin types dealing with stubborn texture concerns.

This is also an excellent choice if you struggle with keratosis pilaris on the arms, chest, or back, or if you have been dealing with fungal folliculitis that hasn't responded to standard acne washes. The mandelic acid targets both concerns at the source.

This scrub is not recommended for inflamed pustular acne. If your breakouts are red, swollen, and painful, reach out for a free skincare consultation so our estheticians can point you toward a cleanser better suited to active inflammation.

Apply: Dispense a generous amount onto dry skin, focusing on areas of concern on the face or body. Avoid the eye area.

Technique: Dampen your fingers with warm water and massage in circular motions for a full two minutes, allowing the mandelic acid and cellulose beads to work together.

Remove: Rinse thoroughly with warm water or remove with a warm, damp cloth.

Follow up: Continue with your toner, serum, and moisturizer. Always apply SPF in the morning when using this product, as mandelic acid increases sun sensitivity.

Key ingredients:

- Mandelic Acid (1%): An alpha-hydroxy acid that brightens, suppresses hyperpigmentation, and enhances cell turnover.

- Grape Seed Extract: A potent antioxidant that helps protect skin from environmental stress while soothing inflammation and supporting a clearer, more balanced complexion.

- Green Tea Extract: Calms, soothes, and moisturizes, while providing antioxidant and anti-microbial support.

Full ingredients:

Aqua (Water), Cocoamidopropyl Betain, Cellulose Acetate, Glycerin, Bambusa Arundinacea (Bamboo) Stem Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Decyl Glucoside, Xantham Gum, Mandelic Acid (L), Phenoxyethanol, Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Potassium Sorbate, Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Actinidia Deliciosa (Kiwi) Fruit Extract

Available for in-studio pickup only. No shipping.

Do I need to wear sunscreen when using Face Reality L-Mandelic Face & Body Scrub? Yes. Mandelic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid that increases your skin's sensitivity to UV exposure. Apply a broad-spectrum SPF every morning on any area where you use this scrub to protect against sun damage and to prevent the hyperpigmentation you are working to fade.

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