{"product_id":"professional-exfoliation-collection","title":"Professional Exfoliation Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFive ways to exfoliate, so you never have to force one peel to fit every face.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExfoliation is where a treatment either earns trust or loses it. Too gentle and the client sees nothing. Too aggressive and you spend the next two weeks repairing a barrier you broke. This collection gives your treatment room the full range — acid, enzyme, clay and charcoal — so the decision you make on the bed is a choice, not a compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is in the collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMellow Mandelic — AHA Exfoliator, 4 oz\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePomegranate, mandelic acid, hibiscus.\u003c\/em\u003e Mandelic has the largest molecule of the common alpha hydroxy acids, so it moves into the skin slowly and evenly. That slowness is the whole point: it is the acid to reach for on deeper complexions and on anyone with a history of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, where a faster acid risks the exact discolouration you are trying to lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReach for it when:\u003c\/strong\u003e the client wants brightening but the skin cannot take a fast acid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePomkin Glow — AHA\/BHA Exfoliator, 4 oz\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePomegranate enzymes, pumpkin enzymes, plum seed oil.\u003c\/em\u003e The workhorse. Acids and enzymes together, buffered by plum seed oil so the skin is fed while it is resurfaced. This is your seasonal glow treatment and your reliable middle setting — noticeably more active than an enzyme alone, considerably kinder than a straight acid peel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReach for it when:\u003c\/strong\u003e the client wants visible results today and has no particular fragility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSuper Fruit C — Enzyme Booster, 4 oz\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePumpkin enzymes, strawberry, haritaki.\u003c\/em\u003e Fruit enzymes digest surface debris rather than dissolving bonds chemically, which makes this the gentlest lift in the set. It doubles as a booster: layer it under or over another treatment to add brightness without adding acid load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReach for it when:\u003c\/strong\u003e the skin is reactive, or you want to brighten without committing to a peel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRaw + Wild — Enzyme Exfoliator, 4 oz\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFruit enzymes, kaolin clay, raw honey.\u003c\/em\u003e Exfoliation and a mask in one step. The kaolin draws while the enzymes lift and the honey keeps the whole thing from ever feeling stripping. Skin comes off the bed soft and lit rather than tight — which is why it is the one to use before an event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReach for it when:\u003c\/strong\u003e you want glow and comfort in the same step, or you are short on treatment time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOptimal Brilliance — AHA\/BHA Exfoliator, 4 oz\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eActivated charcoal, colloidal oat, panthenol.\u003c\/em\u003e The clarifying one. Charcoal and beta hydroxy acid for oily, congested and acne-prone skin, with colloidal oat and panthenol in the base so a decongesting treatment does not leave the skin angry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReach for it when:\u003c\/strong\u003e the skin is oily, congested or breaking out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy these five together\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach one solves a problem the others cannot. Mellow Mandelic handles pigment-prone skin. Optimal Brilliance handles congestion. Super Fruit C handles reactivity. Raw + Wild handles the client who wants to glow and be comfortable. Pomkin Glow handles everyone else. Stocked together, they let you assess the skin in front of you and choose — which is what separates a bespoke treatment from a menu item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleanse thoroughly and remove all residue. Exfoliants behave unpredictably over cleanser film.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose one, based on the skin in front of you. Do not layer two acids in the same treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply an even layer with a mask brush, avoiding the eye area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTime it. Start conservative on a first visit and build across a series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove completely with damp cotton or sponges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow with massage, a soothing mask, and always a barrier-supporting finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I layer them?\u003c\/strong\u003e Enzyme under acid is possible for an experienced practitioner on resilient skin. Acid on acid, no.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich is safest on a first-time client?\u003c\/strong\u003e Super Fruit C, then reassess at the next visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetinoid clients?\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirm they have paused for the interval you are comfortable with, then stay with enzymes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHome care:\u003c\/strong\u003e every exfoliating treatment should send the client home on barrier support and daily SPF.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 oz each, back bar only. \u003cstrong\u003eSold separately:\u003c\/strong\u003e $209. \u003cstrong\u003eAs a collection:\u003c\/strong\u003e $188.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"F\u0026T Backbar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49555749077147,"sku":null,"price":188.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0195\/2946\/5956\/files\/1SWCh8E_lgpasMsv_8r8huzsHHYrqUq35_w2400.jpg?v=1789585532","url":"https:\/\/freeandtrueskincare.com\/products\/professional-exfoliation-collection","provider":"Free + True Skincare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}