A chemical exfoliant uses acids such as AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids) and BHAs (beta hydroxy acids) to gently remove dead skin cells without the need for physical scrubbing. Regular exfoliation can help improve the appearance of skin texture, promote a smoother-looking complexion and reveal brighter, more radiant skin.

AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids) work primarily on the skin’s surface to exfoliate dead skin cells and help improve the appearance of texture, tone and radiance. BHAs (beta hydroxy acids) are oil-soluble, allowing them to work within pores as well as on the skin’s surface, making them especially helpful for skin prone to clogged pores and imperfections.

Choose the Soothing Exfoliating Face Mask with AHA if you’re looking for gentle exfoliation and smoother, more radiant-looking skin, especially if your skin tends to be more sensitive.

Choose the Brightening Exfoliating Face Mask with AHA and BHA if you’re looking for a more complete exfoliating action to help improve the appearance of uneven texture, dullness and clogged pores while revealing a brighter-looking complexion.

Exfoliating your face once or twice a week can help improve cell turnover to reveal smoother and brighter skin! It also helps improve the appearance of fine lines and pigmentation spots.

Exfoliation also helps unclog pores and promote a better penetration of skin care products!

We recommend using your chemical exfoliating face mask 1 to 2 times per week, depending on your skin’s needs and tolerance. If you’re new to chemical exfoliation or have sensitive skin, start once a week and adjust as needed.

Apply a thin, even layer to clean, dry skin, avoiding the eye area. Leave on for 10 to 15 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with water. Follow with your favourite face serum and moisturizer. We recommend using your exfoliating mask in the evening and applying sunscreen during the day.

Slight tingling or redness may be perceived. We recommend doing a patch test before first use.

Beauty tip: Let dry completely and peel or roll the mask in small pieces for an authentic peeling effect 🙈

Yes :) A slight tingling or redness may be perceived during and after, which means the acids are working, but you should never experience any pain or prolonged redness.

To keep your routine gentle, we recommend avoiding layering multiple exfoliating acids or other potentially irritating active ingredients in the same routine. Instead, alternate them on different days and pay attention to how your skin responds. Always follow with moisturizer, and wear sunscreen during the day.

Yes :) Our face exfoliators are available in bulk in our boutiques in Montreal.

The acids in our chemical exfoliators come from plants. Our AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids) are fruit acids drawn from botanical extracts. The BHA (beta hydroxy acid) in our Brightening Exfoliating Face Mask with AHA and BHA comes from willow bark extract. The Soothing Exfoliating Face Mask with AHA contains 5% AHA, which works by dissolving the bonds between dead skin cells to encourage cellular renewal, for a gentle exfoliation that is ideal for sensitive skin. Both are natural, vegan formulas made in Quebec.

Yes. After 50, your skin's natural exfoliation process slows down, so a gentle chemical exfoliator can help refresh your complexion. The Soothing Exfoliating Face Mask with AHA helps smooth textured skin and fine lines, and its hyaluronic acid, a humectant that draws in moisture, helps maintain skin hydration and elasticity. As with any exfoliant, go gently and let your skin's tolerance guide how often you use it. 😊

Yes. After 50, your skin’s natural exfoliation slows, so a gentle exfoliator can help. Our Soothing Exfoliating Face Mask helps smooth textured skin and fine lines, and its hyaluronic acid helps maintain skin hydration and elasticity. Our Brightening Exfoliating Face Mask also helps smooth textured skin and fine lines, and it is enriched with hyaluronic acid. Everyone’s skin is different, so let your skin’s tolerance guide you, and we recommend doing a patch test before first use.

AHAs are alpha hydroxy acids, which are water-soluble acids. Our fruit acids are a natural source of AHAs from botanical extracts. Our Soothing Face Peel contains 5% AHA. They help increase cellular renewal by dissolving the bonds between dead skin cells, giving you safe, gentle exfoliation. Our Refining Face Peel adds willow bark extract, a natural source of BHA (beta hydroxy acid, an oil-soluble exfoliating acid), to its fruit acids for gentle exfoliation.