Light Routine® Gentle Exfoliator
Rs. 2,800.00
A high-potency salicylic acid peel designed to deliver quick, efficient results for on the go high performance people
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Shrinks enlarged pores | Visiblly Reduces blemishes | Improves skin tone & texture | Noticeably reduces skin dullness | Gives you a glowing complexion | Controls acne & sebum secretion
Aqua(Water), Isopropyl Alcohol, Salicylic acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose(Natural), Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin(Natural)
Apply the peel gently & evenly on a clean, dry face & neck
Leave on for about 60 seconds and wash off. It can be used in the evenings or at bedtime
Use once a week for best results
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Is your
skincare
yet to catch up with you?
Light Routine® range is committed to providing high quality DIY skin routines, which come in handy when you just cannot find time for detailed skin care regimens.
What is Light Routine® Gentle?
A high-potency salicylic acid peel designed to deliver quick, efficient results for high performance people on the go.
A gentle and effective way to exfoliate the skin, LIGHT ROUTINE® Gentle is your weekly ritual to healthy, young looking skin.
Developed around salicylic acid, proven to work very well for Indian skin types, LIGHT ROUTINE® Gentle gives you results ranging from an instant glow to long term reduction of pores and improves skin elasticity.
How does it work for me?
Light Routine®
for the face and neck
BENEFITS
Shrinkage of Enlarged Pores
Visible Reduction of Blemishes
Improvement in Skin Tone and Texture
Noticeable Reduction in Skin Dullness
Enhanced Skin Glow
Improved Acne Control
- DO IT YOURSELF -
Light Routine® range of products
empower you to take charge of your skincare regimen from the comfort of your own space.
The simple step by step DIY routines fit right into your active lifestyle. Performing ingredients in the products make your transition smoother, from doctor led skincare to actively participating in improving your skin health.
- 8 WEEKS to glowing skin -
All it takes is 8 weeks of discipline, to see visibly reduced pores, less oiliness, and noticeable increase in skin brightness and reflectance.
Light Routine®
Gentle
Gentle
should be used once weekly
for 8 to 10 weeks.
After 8 to 10 weeks of usage, we recommend that you taper down the usage to once every 2 weeks as maintenance.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes! Salicylic acid use over the counter is quite common. All the products in the Stuff That Works® range, including Light Routine® Gentle, have been carefully curated for use by individuals without consulting with a dermatologist. These are DIY products that are meant to be used at the comfort of your home. These products are classified as cosmeceutical home peels
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Salicylic acid application is pretty simple. The Light Routine® Gentle salicylic acid treatment should be used once weekly for 8 to 10 weeks. First, cleanse your skin properly with a gentle cleanser and allow the skin to dry completely. Now follow through with a gentle application of Light Routine® Gentle salicylic acid. Pour about 2-3 drops of the peel onto your palm and gently apply a single coat of the product evenly over the face and the neck. Start with the forehead, proceed to your cheeks and finish with the central face. The application time should not exceed 30 seconds. Wash off the product with cold water after 60 seconds. Avoid getting the product on the lips and around the eyes. Use a gentle cleanser and ensure complete removal of the product. Make sure your cleanser is mild and does not contain any hydroxy acids. Applying salicylic acid should be gentle, avoid rubbing, as this can lead to patchy and uneven penetration of the product. Use the Ice Lolly or an ice cube to cool down the area for 1-2 minutes for the tingling sensation to subside completely.
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Yes, you can use salicylic acid chemical peel on active acne. You can use Light Routine® Gentle salicylic acid home peel for acne. If you are between your Light Routine® sessions and see a pimple popping up, use a tiny amount of product and do spot application only for longer than 30 seconds. You need at least a three day gap between a full-face session and a spot session.
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Yes! Light Routine Gentle salicylic acid chemical peel is most suitable for oily to combination skin types. For people with sensitive skin, we suggest you start with Light Routine Gentle Waterless and work your way up to Light Routine Gentle.
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Yes! You need to cleanse the skin with a gentle cleanser before using the peel and allow it to dry completely before applying the Light Routine® Gentle.
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Yes! You definitely need to use sunscreen while using Light Routine® Gentle. It is also advisable to limit your outdoor sunlight exposure for at least a day after using the peel. You should start with a sunscreen habit first, and then start your Light Routine® weekly ritual, once you get comfortable using a sunscreen.
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You may need to use salicylic acid based chemical peels like Light Routine® Gentle, once every week for maximum benefits. If you are happy with your skin at the end of 10 weeks, it is okay to give your skin a break! However, if you wish to, you may use the Light Routine® Gentle as maintenance once every 10 days to 2 weeks if your skin is behaving itself.
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Using a moisturizer is completely optional. If you feel extremely dry after salicylic acid peeling, you may use high performance moisturizers like Optimist Waterbody Aqua, Peptide Therapy Creme or Peptide Therapy Gel or Gelee.
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Store Light Routine® Gentle in a cool, dry, dark place and keep away from direct sunlight. If you have taken out an excess of product, do not try to put it back into the bottle. This will end up inactivating the entire product. We recommend that you dry your hands thoroughly before using the product, as moisture will make it unfit for use.
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The best time to use the peel is at bedtime so that you can allow your skin to rest overnight. If you are someone who works night shifts, you can schedule your peel just before you go to sleep.
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We do not recommend steaming the face when you are on a Light Routine® program.
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Yes, you can use night creams or serums after your Light Routine Gentle session. Some of the best serums and creams that can be used after Light Routine Gentle include Re(d)covery Serum, Re(d)covery Plus Serum, White Pine Mousse, Peptide Therapy Creme, Peptide Therapy Gel, Gelée, Retinolite creme or serum can be used a day after using Light Routine Gentle.
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Yes! Salicylic acid benefits people suffering from hyperpigmentation.
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Salicylic acid’s oil control properties are amazing! So yes! It is good for oily skin as it unclogs pores, reduces oiliness and helps with acne.
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Yes, you can use salicylic acid chemical peel on active acne. You can use Light Routine® Gentle salicylic acid home peel for acne. If you are between your Light Routine® sessions and see a pimple popping up, use a tiny amount of product and do spot application only for longer than 30 seconds. You need at least a three day gap between a full-face session and a spot session.
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It is best not to apply any vegetable oils on your face/ scalp while on a skincare regimen with Light Routine Gentle as they can be comedogenic in nature and hinder the progress you make and clog up the pores causing more acne.
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Yes! You can use the Light Routine® Gentle salicylic acid for face and neck.
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You can buy the best salicylic acid products for skin at the CHOSEN® store. The Light Routine® range of products that retail at CHOSEN® contains salicylic acid that is good for the skin.
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If you're incorporating both Milk Route and the Light Routine peels into your skincare routine, it's best to leave a day between the two. Avoid using them on the same day to prevent over exfoliation.
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Yes you can use White Pine Mousse or Mirror Glaze after using Light Routine Gentle.
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You can use Blue Block® PM serum after using Light Routine® Gentle Exfoliator but make sure to cleanse the peel thoroughly before applying Blue Block® PM serum.
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Yes! Re(d)covery® Serum can be used after using the Light Routine® range of salicylic acid peels.
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Yes! Peptide Therapy helps to enhance the results of Light Routine salicylic acid peel. For best results, apply Peptide Therapy after your Light Routine session.
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It is not advisable to use AHA or BHA based face washes before and after Light Routine salicylic acid as they can result in over-exfoliation leading to skin dryness and irritation. So we recommend using mild cleansers like Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser or Cetaphil Foaming Cleanser before and after Light Routine home peel.
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Yes! Peptide Therapy Creme helps to enhance the results of Light Routine salicylic acid peel. For best results, apply Peptide Therapy Creme after your Light Routine session.
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Laser hair reduction can be scheduled after 24 hours of Light Routine® usage. After laser hair reduction, you can resume Light Routine after a week, provided there is no scabbing or scaling and the skin looks fine.
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Salicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid that belongs to a class of ingredients called salicylates. In fact, salicylic acid is classified as a phenolic aromatic acid. It is oil- loving in nature so, it helps unclog the pores. There are several uses of salicylic acid for skin. Light Routine® Gentle is a salicylic acid home peel carefully designed to gently exfoliate the top layer of your skin, resulting in an instant glow and a long-term reduction of pores and blemishes. This peel has proved to work well for Indian skin types which cannot tolerate physical exfoliation of any kind, including but not limited to scrubs and loofahs. Exfoliation with salicylic acid present in Light Routine® Gentle reduces acne, skin dullness and improves overall skin tone and texture.
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Salicylic acid exfoliates the top layer of your skin revealing softer and healthier looking skin underneath. Salicylic acid unclogs the pores and reduces acne. Salicylic acid skin care benefits are countless!
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Light Routine® Gentle DIY salicylic acid peel gives you great results ranging from an instant glow to long-term reduction of pores and improved skin elasticity. Some of the key benefits of salicylic acid peel like the Light Routine® Gentle are: -Shrinkage of Enlarged Pores -Visible Reduction of Blemishes -Improvement in Skin Tone and Texture -Noticeable Reduction in Skin Dullness -Enhanced Skin Glow -Improved Acne Control Light Routine® Gentle comes with the benefits of salicylic acid for skin that gives you an instant glow from the first use! It takes up to 8-10 weeks of regular usage to obtain maximum benefits.
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Yes! Salicylic acid helps acne. The Light Routine® Gentle is excellent over the counter salicylic acid peel that works well for all skin types, especially Indian skin in tackling acne. It has antimicrobial and antifungal properties that work well in reducing and controlling acne, oiliness, and visible pores. Acne treatments with salicylic acid have been performed by skin clinics for a long time. Light Routine® Gentle is the best over the counter chemical peel for acne.
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You can use Light Routine® Gentle salicylic acid for acne scars, widened pores, and post-inflammatory pigmentation, salicylic acid exfoliates the skin, revealing younger, radiant and healthy-looking skin with reduced acne scars.
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No! Salicylic acid products like Light Routine® Gentle do not cause purging of the skin.
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Yes! You can use salicylic acid for blackheads. One of the best salicylic acid products for blackheads is the Light Routine Gentle as it helps tackle blackheads and whiteheads effectively.
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Yes! If used regularly, salicylic acid peels like the Light Routine® helps lighten the skin by exfoliating the dead skin cells on the top layer and reducing pigmentation.
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We don't recommend using salicylic acid-based products during pregnancy and nursing. Instead, you may consider lactic acid-based peels like Milk Route Daily or Water-less. You can also explore CHOSEN's exclusive pregnancy safe and nursing safe sections tailored just for you!
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Yes! At home chemical peels like the Light Routine® are very safe if used according to the instructions given. These products with salicylic acid are easier on the skin.
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You should avoid salicylic acid products on your lips, eyelids, and the under-eye area.
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Skin cells have a turnover time which makes it important that regular exfoliation be continued till the time you intend to keep it healthy only then the benefit of salicylic acid for skin can be realised. Light Routine® range of products are high-performance peels which promote healthy skin layers regeneration and this continues even when used long term.
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All products at CHOSEN have been formulated and manufactured in duly approved facilities with good manufacturing practices and are in line with the currently applicable standards. CHOSEN has earned the trust among users and customers as a strong science-backed solutions provider, and we continue to strengthen our products with evidence-based medical principles.