{"product_id":"alastin-skincare-resurface-skin-polish-2-3-oz","title":"Alastin Skincare ReSURFACE Skin Polish 2.3 Oz","description":"\u003cp\u003eA once-a-week polish that works two ways at once: volcanic mineral to buff, and a low level of glycolic acid to loosen what the buffing leaves behind. Alastin's own phrase is dual-action exfoliation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Alastin ReSURFACE Skin Polish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReSURFACE is Alastin's exfoliator. In their words it \"uncovers instantly smoother, visibly glowing skin with dual-action exfoliation powered by volcanic minerals and glycolic acid to sweep away dead skin cells.\" A nickel-sized amount on wet skin, massaged for about 30 seconds, once a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the glycolic acid is at a low level\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlastin is direct about this: \"to prevent sensitivity, glycolic acid is included at a low level in combination with arginine. This provides a gentle boost in exfoliation and helps clear out pores without irritation.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerlite\u003c\/strong\u003e is the physical half, a naturally derived volcanic mineral Alastin includes for gentle exfoliating benefits. \u003cstrong\u003eGlycolic acid\u003c\/strong\u003e is the chemical half. Alastin says it provides exfoliation and moisturization to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and enhances skin texture. \u003cstrong\u003ePhytoene and phytofluene\u003c\/strong\u003e are antioxidants carried alongside them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReSURFACE specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border-left:3px solid #fa0165;font-size:15px;line-height:1.5;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#ffebf3;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;width:38%;color:#ad0146;font-weight:600;border-bottom:1px solid #ffd6e6;\"\u003eProduct type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;color:#1a1a1a;border-bottom:1px solid #ffd6e6;\"\u003eDual-action polish, physical and chemical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;color:#ad0146;font-weight:600;border-bottom:1px solid #ffd6e6;\"\u003eExfoliants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;color:#1a1a1a;border-bottom:1px solid #ffd6e6;\"\u003ePerlite (volcanic mineral) and glycolic acid (AHA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#ffebf3;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;color:#ad0146;font-weight:600;border-bottom:1px solid #ffd6e6;\"\u003eHow often\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;color:#1a1a1a;border-bottom:1px solid #ffd6e6;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOnce a week\u003c\/strong\u003e, or as your provider directs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;color:#ad0146;font-weight:600;border-bottom:1px solid #ffd6e6;\"\u003eSkin types\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;color:#1a1a1a;border-bottom:1px solid #ffd6e6;\"\u003eAging, dry, oily and combination, in Alastin's words\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#ffebf3;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;color:#ad0146;font-weight:600;border-bottom:1px solid #ffd6e6;\"\u003eWho should skip it\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;color:#1a1a1a;border-bottom:1px solid #ffd6e6;\"\u003eAlastin: may not be ideal with redness, inflamed acne, sensitive skin, or a reaction to glycolic acid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;color:#ad0146;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003e2.3 Fl Oz (68 mL)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAlastin ReSURFACE reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA pea to a nickel is the whole dose.\u003c\/strong\u003e \"You use so little it lasts.\" \"All you need is a pea size.\" At a weekly cadence the tube goes a long way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt feels more robust than it looks.\u003c\/strong\u003e One buyer puts it well: pretty rough on the skin, be gentle, and it still does not irritate her sensitive skin. The grains are described as small and not abrasive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep your eyes shut.\u003c\/strong\u003e One reviewer's practical tip, so the fine particles stay out of them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt suits people other scrubs have not.\u003c\/strong\u003e One buyer had never tolerated an exfoliator without drying out and does here. Another switched from apricot pit scrubs and a different brand's dry exfoliator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSome buyers use it more often than the label says.\u003c\/strong\u003e Several report two or three times a week. \u003cstrong\u003eAlastin directs once a week\u003c\/strong\u003e, and with a glycolic acid in the formula that is the number worth following.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it fits in the week\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce a week, in place of your usual cleanse. Keep it off the same night as \u003ca href=\"\/en-bs\/products\/alastin-skincare-renewal-retinol\"\u003eAlastin Renewal Retinol\u003c\/a\u003e, since acid and retinol together is how most people overdo it. Follow with \u003ca href=\"\/en-bs\/products\/alastin-skincare-ultra-light-moisturizer-with-trihex-technology-2-oz\"\u003eUltra Light Moisturizer\u003c\/a\u003e, and be consistent with \u003ca href=\"\/en-bs\/collections\/skincare-sunscreen\"\u003eface sunscreen\u003c\/a\u003e the next day. The rest of the line is in \u003ca href=\"\/en-bs\/collections\/alastin\"\u003eAlastin\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nava Beauty","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50877619699937,"sku":"810105150025","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0462\/6068\/2908\/files\/Alastin_Skincare_ReSURFACE_Skin_Polish_2.3_Oz.jpg?v=1791642843","url":"https:\/\/futurebrandsgroup.com\/en-bs\/products\/alastin-skincare-resurface-skin-polish-2-3-oz","provider":"FutureBrandsGroup","version":"1.0","type":"link"}