Ishtar's Exfoliants

For many people, chemical exfoliation is a game-changer in their skincare routines. That said, not all skins require the same level of exfoliation to reap the benefits. Ishtar offers several chemical exfoliants suitable for different skin types in various types of products. If in doubt which of our products would be best suited for your skin, don't hesitate to contact us, so we can help.

Cleansers

Our Ultralase Mandelic Gluconic Acid Face wash is one of our bestselling products. It combines 6% Mandelic acid with 6% Gluconic acid in a proprietary blend of soap-free gentle cleansing agents. It gently exfoliates the skin and removes dead skin cells that can block pores. Over time, it helps fade hyperpigmentation, evens the skin texture, and brightens the skin. If you are new to acid-based products, we recommend using Ultralase Mandelic Gluconic Acid Face wash once every other day for at least two weeks. If your skin reacts well to the product, you can up the frequency.

Who is it for?

Adult skin prone to acne and breakouts. Likewise, it is good for normal, oily, and combination skin.

Serums

Trizyme Pore Refining Treatment combines Multi-Fruit enzymes to scavenge the dead skin cells that can block the pores. 2% Succinic acid is added to clarify the skin and soothe inflammation. It works deep in the pores to clear the oily deposits. Trizyme Pore Perfecting Treatment can be alternated with our more intensive treatments.

Who is it for?

Suitable for all skin types that need gentle exfoliation. Sensitive skin types prone to breakouts, and people prone to rosacea can also use the product.

 Ultralase 10 Mandelic acid serum is another one of our bestsellers. It contains 10% Mandelic acid with a pH of 3.5. The hydrating base of the formula combines natural prebiotics and stress protection molecule Glycoin to soothe and hydrate the skin. Mandelic acid is derived from bitter almonds and has proven anti-aging and antibiotic properties. It treats and prevents breakouts, fades post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and evens out the skin texture. All of these properties make it a suitable treatment for adult acne sufferers. Furthermore, it carries a low risk of causing pigmentation issues for darker skin tones. If you are new to acid-based products, use twice per week in the evenings. If your skin reacts well to the product, you can up the frequency.

Who is it for?

Combination, oily, congested, and dull skin, as well as skin prone to breakouts. Ultralase 10 Mandelic acid is the strength we recommend for most skin types.

 Ultralase 15 Mandelic acid serum is the strongest percentage we stock. It combines 15% Mandelic acid in a hydrating base of natural prebiotics, stress-protection molecule Glycoin, and hydrating polysaccharides.

Who is it for?

Like Ultralase 10, Ultralase 15 is used to treat congested, dull, uneven skin prone to breakouts. However, we recommend only using it as an occasional treatment for skin used to acid-based products.  

Moisturisers

 Azeloyl 10 moisturiser is formulated with 10% Azeloyl Glycine, a gentle exfoliant derived from Azelaic acid. It has all the same properties as Azelaic acid, namely to brighten the skin and regulate the sebum production. However, because the acid is bonded with the amino acid Glycine, it turns into a skin-soothing molecule.

Who is it for?

Normal, combination, and oily skin types. Azeloyl 10 is also suitable for sensitive skin prone to breakouts and oiliness.

Oils

Sebupore Exfoliating Facial oil with LHA is formulated with Lipo-Hydroxy acid. It is an ester of Salicylic acid that combines all the properties of Salicylic acid while being skin soothing. The most notable immediate benefit is it clears congestion, but over time, it improves the skin texture and helps fade hyperpigmentation. The formula also combines Green Cold Pressed Coffee oil (rich in antioxidants) and Saw Palmetto extract (that has sebum-regulating properties). Lipo-hydroxy acid is a gentle acid and, as such, suitable for sensitive and teenage skin. Sebupore Exfoliating Facial oil can be used alongside our other exfoliating treatments. However, we would recommend introducing a new exfoliant only once or twice per week, in the beginning, to see how the skin will respond.

Who is it for?

Congested, oily, and combination skin.