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Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial (25% AHA + 2% BHA) Conflict & 48-Hour Recovery Guide
25% multi-AHA + 2% Salicylic Acid peel at pH 3.5. Requires 48 hours of zero retinoids or other exfoliants.
Recommended Spacing: 15 Minutes
Apply in the AM only if paired with broad-spectrum SPF 30–50+ and separated from antagonistic pH/redox actives.
In the PM, High-strength pH 3.5 multi-acid peel. Suspend all retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, vitamin C, and physical scrubs for 48 hours before and after use.
Layering low-pH keratolytic acids (pH 3.0–3.8) with nuclear retinoids strips the stratum corneum barrier, accelerates acid-catalyzed retinoid degradation, and causes severe retinoid dermatitis.
Layering low-pH keratolytic acids (pH 3.0–3.8) with nuclear retinoids strips the stratum corneum barrier, accelerates acid-catalyzed retinoid degradation, and causes severe retinoid dermatitis.
Layering low-pH keratolytic acids (pH 3.0–3.8) with nuclear retinoids strips the stratum corneum barrier, accelerates acid-catalyzed retinoid degradation, and causes severe retinoid dermatitis.
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Layering low-pH keratolytic acids (pH 3.0–3.8) with nuclear retinoids strips the stratum corneum barrier, accelerates acid-catalyzed retinoid degradation, and causes severe retinoid dermatitis.
Immediate layering across a ΔpH 2.3 gap (> 1.8 threshold) buffers the acid's un-ionized free-acid fraction while risking transient nicotinic-acid prostaglandin D2 capillary flushing.
Immediate layering across a ΔpH 2.3 gap (> 1.8 threshold) buffers the acid's un-ionized free-acid fraction while risking transient nicotinic-acid prostaglandin D2 capillary flushing.
Immediate layering across a ΔpH 1.9 gap (> 1.8 threshold) buffers the acid's un-ionized free-acid fraction while risking transient nicotinic-acid prostaglandin D2 capillary flushing.
Immediate layering across a ΔpH 1.9 gap (> 1.8 threshold) buffers the acid's un-ionized free-acid fraction while risking transient nicotinic-acid prostaglandin D2 capillary flushing.
Immediate layering across a ΔpH 1.9 gap (> 1.8 threshold) buffers the acid's un-ionized free-acid fraction while risking transient nicotinic-acid prostaglandin D2 capillary flushing.
Immediate layering across a ΔpH 1.9 gap (> 1.8 threshold) buffers the acid's un-ionized free-acid fraction while risking transient nicotinic-acid prostaglandin D2 capillary flushing.
Immediate layering across a ΔpH 1.9 gap (> 1.8 threshold) buffers the acid's un-ionized free-acid fraction while risking transient nicotinic-acid prostaglandin D2 capillary flushing.
Immediate layering across a ΔpH 2.3 gap (> 1.8 threshold) buffers the acid's un-ionized free-acid fraction while risking transient nicotinic-acid prostaglandin D2 capillary flushing.
- AM Prep: pH 5.5 Gentle Amino-Acid Cleanser or Water Rinse [pH 5.5 · Pat dry]
- AM Barrier + Photoprotection: Physiological Ceramide Moisturizer + Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+ PA++++ [pH 5.8 · Mandatory final step]
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Esthetician & Cosmetic Chemist FAQ
What is the formulation pH and full INCI profile of Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA + 2% BHA Mask?
Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA + 2% BHA Mask is formulated at pH 3.5 ($80). Full INCI: Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycolic Acid, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glycereth-26, Soyermidopropyl Dimethylamine, Lactic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Salicylic Acid, Citric Acid, Niacinamide.
Which skincare actives conflict with Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA + 2% BHA Mask?
High-strength pH 3.5 multi-acid peel. Suspend all retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, vitamin C, and physical scrubs for 48 hours before and after use.
Is Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA + 2% BHA Mask comedogenic or fungal-acne (Malassezia) safe?
Run the pre-loaded INCI analyzer above to inspect positional comedogenicity (0–5) and C12–C24 Malassezia lipid ester triggers for every ingredient in T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA + 2% BHA Mask.