Monastery XX Rose Glycolic Gel

Description

XX is Monastery's glycolic exfoliant. 10% fruit-derived glycolic acid suspended in a Rosa Damascena rose water base. No synthetic buffers, no artificial fragrance, no preservatives aside from fermented radish root. Where most AHA exfoliants rely on twenty-plus ingredients, XX strips the formulation down to its essentials and lets the rose water soothe and hydrate while the glycolic acid refines. The result is an exfoliant customers describe as "gentle" more than any other word.

XX is suitable for all skin types except ultra-sensitive. It works two ways: as a leave-on treatment after cleansing for most skin types, or as a 2–5 minute rinse-off mask for sensitive or reactive skin.

Dermatologist and microbial tested.

Free of parabens, synthetic preservatives, and alcohols.

BENEFITS

Resurfaces dull, congested skin to reveal a smoother, more radiant complexion.
Gentle enough for regular use.
Dual-use: leave-on treatment or 2–5 minute rinse-off mask for sensitive skin.
Replaces harsh physical scrubs with controlled chemical exfoliation.

Key ingredients:
Rose: An oil that contains a wealth of benefit for the skin. Rose absolute oil is packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and amino acids, all of which treat aging, irritated and congested skin
Radish Root: Fermented radish is a natural preservative used in water-based products. This is a healthy alternative to synthetic and harmful preservatives like ethanols and parabens.

USAGE

Apply 1-2 pumps right after cleansing and before Gold, Attar, or Flora.

XX can be used 1-2x per week under other Monastery products or as a 2–5-minute mask for more sensitive skin types.

INGREDIENTS

WATER, ROSA DAMASCENA (ROSE) FLOWER OIL, GLYCERIN, GLYCOLIC ACID, LEUCONOSTOC/RADISH ROOT FERMENT FILTRATE, XANTHAN GUM, MARANTA ARUNDINACEA (ARROWROOT) ROOT POWDER, LONICERA JAPONICA (HONEYSUCKLE) EXTRACT, LONICERA CAPRIFOLIUM (HONEYSUCKLE) EXTRACT, POPULUS TREMULOIDES (ASPEN BARK) BARK EXTRACT, GLUCONOLACTONE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, CITRAL, CITRONELLOL, EUGENOL, FARNESOL, GERANIOL, LINALOOL

WHAT IS CLEAN BEAUTY?

We do not believe that CLEAN products are a must or the answer to every skin care problem. But we want to provide a quick guide for those who want to avoid certain ingredients.

Our Clean Beauty concept is primarily defined by the ingredients you won't find in the products with the CLEAN icon:

BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole), BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene), chemical sunscreens, EDTA, ethanolamines, ethoxylated ingredients (Ceteareth-20, emulsifying wax, PEGS, polysorbate-20, polysorbate-40, steareth-20, sulfates), formaldehyde, methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone, methylcellulose or 2-methoxyethanol, nitro- and polycyclic musk, parabens, petrolatum and paraffin, phthalates, resorcinol, silicones, animal by-products (with the exception of lanolin and beeswax), toluene, triclosan and triclocarban.

With this icon you can see at a glance which products meet the standard of our CLEAN Guide.

Read more in the STUDIO about THE NICHE CLEAN GUIDE!

PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION

Read label and instructions before use.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Warning: Harmful if swallowed.; Warning: May cause an allergic skin reaction.; Keep out of reach of children.; Do not spray on an open flame or other ignition source.; Protect from moisture.; Keep cool.; Do not pierce or burn, even after use.; Seek medical advice if needed.; Store in a dry place.; Protect from sunlight.; Do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50 °C/122°F.; Warning: May cause skin irritation.; Warning: Can cause serious eye irritation.

Manufacturer contact
ELLEN & REIKO INC DBA MONASTERY
1095 NATOMA
CA94103 SAN FRANCISCO
United States
WWW.MONASTERYMADE.COM/CONTACT