Avocado Ceramide Moisture Barrier Cleanser- “A gentle hydrating cleanser packed with ceramides and colloidal oatmeal to nourish skin while effectively melting away makeup, SPF, and excess oil.”

What are ceramides? Ceramides repair the stratum corneum layer of skin in cases of dry skin, improve skin hydration, and increase the feeling of softness. They are beneficial for stressed sensitive, scaly, rough, dry, aged and sun damaged skin. Ceramides also help generate and sustain the skin’s barrier function. When applied topically they have been shown to capture and bind water, this is necessary for the skin to remain supple, smooth and hydrated.

This cleanser is rich in ceramides as well as colloidal oatmeal, avocado oil, and hyaluronic acid. Colloidal oatmeal enhances emulsion stability, increases viscosity and leaves a smooth after feeling. It also diminishes inflammation and irritation. Avocado oil is soothing and has antibacterial properties. Hyaluronic acid as we all know is capable of absorbing and holding a lot of water thus improving hydration in the skin.

Watermelon Glow PHA + BHA Pore-Tight Toner- “A bestselling watermelon toner infused with PHA and BHA that hydrates, gently exfoliates the skin, and helps to minimize the appearance of pores.” 

What are BHAs and PHAs?

BHAs are beta-hydroxy acids, are a type of chemical exfoliant that helps to remove dead skin cells and improve the texture of your skin. They are oil soluble making them effective at penetrating pores and clearing out impurities. Really great for oily or acne prone skin. An example of a BHA is salicylic acid.

PHAs are polyhydroxy acids. PHAs are also a chemical exfoliant but they differ from BHAs in molecular size (bigger than bhas) therefore they do not penetrate as deeply. they do offer moisturizing and hydrating benefits due to their humectant properties. An example of a Pha is lactobionic acid.

This toner is great at clearing impurities while simultaneously hydrating the skin.