Hair of the Dog

Because this fizzy facial also acts as a cleanser, we recommend using it as the first step in your routine both morning and evening. Although cleansing in the morning isn’t necessarily a requirement, this mask is great to help start your day off with an energized appearance, as it is packed with brightening and rejuvenating ingredients.

You’ll notice the mask beginning to fizz up upon application, so swipe it on your face and allow about 3-5 minutes for the formula to activate before rinsing and continuing with the remainder of your skincare routine. Be sure to rinse completely, as turmeric is a brightening powerhouse but may leave a slight tint on the towel that you use to dry your face after rinsing. We did use a low enough concentration that this shouldn’t be an issue, but we’re just letting ya know!

We typically leave fragrances and essential oils out of our products to reduce any chances of irritation, but since this is a rinse-off formula with a very low concentration of essential oils, those with sensitive skin should not be worried about this product causing an adverse reaction. 

Yes! The misconception that these 2 ingredients are incompatible comes from the fact that retinol products tend to make skin more sensitive and most Vitamin C products are formulated at a low pH (which also can increase sensitivity) as a method of enhancing the stability of Vitamin C. Ascorbic acid is a particularly unstable ingredient, but its stability can be improved by reducing the pH of the formula. Thanks to the gold-stabilized Vitamin C complex, however, we are able to provide a stable Vitamin C product at a less sensitizing pH without sacrificing the efficacy or stability.

Nope! The bond that makes ascorbic acid prone to oxidation and color change is stabilized by the gold-glutathione complex. Not only will the product not change color or smell, but its efficacy will not be compromised over time.

Many brands promote the percent of ascorbic acid in their formulas- but the gold-stabilized complex allows us to take a “less is more” approach, and the details are proprietary. The idea that a formula needs to contain a super high concentration of ascorbic acid in order to be effective is because the molecule is so unstable that most of it has oxidized in the formula or on the surface of your skin before it has a chance to exert its beneficial effects. By using a 100% stable version of the molecule, we don’t need to add a ton in order for our serum to still give you benefits the week after you open it. And you don’t need to pay for a high level of an ingredient that will begin to break down within days of opening your product. It’s a win-win.