Eclat du teint Green Peeling Essence with Salicylic Acid 100ml | Pro Backbar

Where does a peel with exfoliating acids fit in a facial? We read the INCI before the label.

Most practitioners hear “peel” and expect an one-size-fits-all acid. The INCI shows a base of Glycolic Acid, Propylene Glycol and Sodium Hydroxide, with Allantoin, Salicylic Acid and Gluconolactone behind them. We would use it as a controlled exfoliating step in the treatment menu for rough, uneven-looking skin. Read the list below the way a supplier would: what is there, in what order, and what that suggests about the feel on the skin.

At a glance

• Peel, 100ml backbar bottle.
• Glycerin is listed for hydration.
• Allantoin is listed.
• Exfoliating ingredients listed: Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid and Gluconolactone.
• No fragrance is listed in the INCI.

Reading the formula

Order of the list. The list opens with Water, Glycolic Acid, Propylene Glycol and Sodium Hydroxide, so this is a water-based peel. 26 ingredients are listed in full below, and we describe only what the INCI shows.

Comfort. Glycerin adds a moisture-rich, comfortable feel.

Soothing side. Allantoin adds a calming, comforting feel.

Smoothing. Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid and Gluconolactone give a refining, smoothing feel. Follow the usual cautions for exfoliating ingredients.

Plant side. Spirulina Maxima Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract and Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract add a soft, plant-led accent.

Care points. Glycolic Acid and Salicylic Acid are exfoliating or active ingredients. Check your market rules and patch test sensitive clients.

Which clients

Closest fit, in her own words:

• “I want a smoother-looking surface before makeup.”
• “My pores look more visible in the T-zone.”

Less suited: clients with a damaged skin surface or recent exfoliation, reactive or irritated skin and clients straight after a procedure. For that last group, follow your own aftercare protocol.

In the treatment room

• Storage: keep the bottle closed, away from direct sunlight and heat, and follow the storage line on the pack.
• Opening date: write it on the bottle when you open it.
• Patch test: test on a small area and wait 24 hours before a full-face first use.
• Where it fits: a separate, scheduled step with its own consent and aftercare, with the product name written on the menu so clients can ask for it again.
• Backbar handling: follow the brand protocol, apply with a clean tool for each client and keep the container closed.

Product details

Full ingredients (INCI): Water, Glycolic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Salicylic Acid, Gluconolactone, Allantoin, Spirulina Maxima Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Disodium EDTA, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Ulva Lactuca Extract, Sargassum Fulvellum Extract, Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin

FAQ

What size is it?
100ml, a backbar bottle.

Does it contain fragrance?
No fragrance is listed in the INCI. Patch test on the inner arm before first use.

Does it contain exfoliating ingredients?
Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid and Gluconolactone are listed in the INCI. Patch test and follow the brand guidance.

Choose the treatment your clients need, not the ingredient. A client who says “I want a smoother-looking surface before makeup.” does not need a product name. She needs a controlled exfoliating step in the treatment menu she can feel, and a reason to book the next visit. Make it a named step in your menu and the rebooking follows.