M.S Skincare Enlighten | Retexturizing Glycolic Treatment Review

M.S Skincare Enlighten | Retexturizing Glycolic Treatment
Review

Does M.S Skincare Enlighten | Retexturizing Glycolic Treatment Work?

 
M.S Skincare Enlighten | Retexturizing Glycolic Treatment is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.

However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredients Explained section below.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
80
6
4
3
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
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Glycolic Acid
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Glucomannan
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Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Oil
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Hibiscus Hamabo Extract
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Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract
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Amino Esters-1
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Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
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Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract
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Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Extract
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Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
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Turtle Extract
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Laminaria Digitata Extract
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Water
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Phenoxyethanol
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Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
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Ingredients explained

Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Est. %80
Function
Origin
Rosa Damascena Flower WaterA fragrant water that is leftover after the steam distillation of Damask rose petals. During this process, the essential oil floats to the surface of the water and is collected. The leftover water has a fresh, rosy scent.
Glycolic Acid
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Glycolic Acid

The second most used AHA (after lactic acid) known for its potent exfoliating and smoothing effects. It increases skin cell turnover, which is beneficial for treating acne. When used in peels, glycolic acid has confirmed anti-wrinkle efficacy, though it is less effective in leave-on products like creams and serums.

Glucomannan
Est. %4
Function
Origin
GlucomannanA polysaccharide of plant origin that is used as a gelling, water binding, and thickening agent. It is able to moisturize the skin’s surface and aid in the healing process. It is also an excellent prebiotic for skin microflora.
Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Oil
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Santalum Album (Sandalwood) OilA fragrant essential oil derived from sandalwood trees.
Hibiscus Hamabo Extract
Est. %2
Function
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Hibiscus Hamabo Extract
Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract
Est. %1.5
Function
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Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract
Amino Esters-1
Est. %1.3
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Amino Esters-1
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Est. %1
Function
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Coccinia Indica Fruit ExtractAn extract derived from the cucumber-like fruits of ivy gourd. It contains a large amount of soothing mucilage as well as some antioxidant carotenoids. It has also been shown that the extract may have some anti-allergy properties.
Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit ExtractAn under-researched extract obtained from the eggplant fruit. Eggplant contains plant pigments called anthocyanins and phenolic compounds, such as chlorogenic acid, which are excellent antioxidants.
Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) ExtractA fragrant extract with a hay-like scent derived from the alfalfa plant. It contains various antioxidant compounds such as flavonoids and saponins.
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf ExtractAn extract derived from the leaves of Holy Basil, also known as Tulsi, a traditional herb used in Ayurveda medicine. It contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory rosmarinic acid, galic acid, flavonoids, and a sweet-scented essential oil.
Turtle Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Turtle Extract
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Laminaria Digitata ExtractAn antioxidant extract obtained from an edible brown seaweed called oarweed. It contains many humectant and gelling polysaccharides, as well as beneficial minerals.
Water
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhenoxyethanolThe most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tetrasodium Glutamate DiacetateA biodegradable chelating agent that chemically captures the heavy metal ions naturally present in water and disarms their harmful effects.