IO Gentle Exfoliating Care Active Liquid

Exfoliation does not have to mean scratchy grains or stinging acids. IO Gentle Exfoliating Care Active Liquid is listed for non-abrasive exfoliating products, which renew the look of the skin surface gently, and its pH range of 5 to 8 keeps it close to the comfort zone of the skin.

Product data

Water-soluble. PH range 5 to 8. Applications from the card: appearance-focused cosmetic cosmetic products, body-contouring products, brightening products, skin exfoliating products, scrubs, masks and non-abrasive exfoliating products. For this ingredient, the supplier CoA of each lot confirms the exact INCI, composition and recommended level.

Why gentle exfoliation matters

The outer layer of the skin renews itself continuously, but with age, dryness or sun exposure, dead cells build up and the surface looks dull and rough. Strong acids work quickly but can sting, especially on sensitive skin. A near-neutral, non-abrasive option suits daily or frequent use and customers who have given up on peels.

Product formats

Exfoliating toner

A watery toner used after cleansing several evenings a week.

Renewal mask

A cream or gel mask left on for ten minutes and rinsed off.

Brightening serum

A daily serum for a smoother, more radiant look.

Body polish

A body lotion or gel that smooths rough areas such as elbows and knees.

Gentle scrub

A cream scrub with soft natural particles plus the active for a double effect.

Formulating guidance

Add the active during cool-down into the water phase and keep the finished pH within the listed range. Combine it with niacinamide for brightness, D-Panthenol for comfort and 3-glyceryl ascorbate for a vitamin C story. More renewal ingredients are listed under actives.

Claims

Use cosmetic wording such as smoother, brighter, more even-looking skin and refined texture. Support numbers with tests on the finished product, such as roughness or radiance measurements.

Who the products are for

Customers with dull or rough skin, those with sensitive skin who cannot use strong acids, and people who want visible smoothness on the body before summer.

Sun advice

Any exfoliating routine is best paired with daily sunscreen. Add a short note on the pack and suggest a matching day cream with sun protection.

Sensory design

Exfoliating products should feel fresh and leave no residue. In masks, a creamy clay or gel base gives a spa feel. In toners, keep alcohol low for comfort.

Body-contouring use

Smooth skin reflects light more evenly, which makes body products look more effective. A body gel combining this active with caffeine supports a smooth, toned-looking story.

Testing

Run stability at room temperature and 40 °C, checking pH, viscosity, color and odor. Check that the pH stays within the listed range over time.

Packaging

Bottles with flip caps for toners, tubes for masks, pumps for body lotions.

Batch quality

Keep the CoA for each lot, check appearance on arrival and store retained samples.

Routine guidance

Suggest starting two or three times a week, then increasing to daily if the skin feels comfortable. This builds trust and keeps reviews positive.

Range planning

A toner, a mask and a serum form a renewal trio, while a body polish extends the story to the body.

Original recipe: gentle renewal toner, 100 g

Purified water 87.40 g, glycerin 3.00 g, propanediol 3.00 g, IO Gentle Exfoliating Care Active Liquid 3.00 g as an example level per CoA, niacinamide 2.00 g, panthenol 0.50 g, allantoin 0.10 g, preservative 0.80 g, sodium citrate solution 0.20 g. Dissolve niacinamide and allantoin in water, add the glycols, then the active, panthenol and preservative below 40 °C. Adjust pH to about 5.8.

Storage

Store the container closed in a cool place away from light.