💧 A dual-AHA cleansing milk from CIRCADIA purpose-built for dry, mature, and pigmented skin — where most cleansers either strip or under-deliver on active results.

Lactic and mandelic acid work in tandem: lactic acid drives surface exfoliation and humectancy, while mandelic acid's larger molecular size keeps the experience tolerable for reactive and dry skin types. The result is a first-cleanse step that begins addressing uneven tone and texture before any treatment product is applied. Sweet almond oil and oat protein anchor the formula's nourishing character — conditioning the skin surface during cleanse-out so clients with chronic dryness don't arrive at the treatment step already compromised. Panthenol reinforces post-rinse comfort, keeping the skin surface smooth and receptive.

For estheticians running brightening or anti-aging facials, this cleanser earns its place in the double-cleanse protocol — and translates cleanly into a retail recommendation for clients building their first AHA home-care routine.

A natural fit for practices focused on mature, dry, or pigmentation-prone clients who need active results without barrier disruption.

• Gentle AHA Exfoliation: Lactic and mandelic acids work together to loosen the bonds between surface skin cells, helping to smooth uneven texture with each cleanse. Mandelic acid's larger molecular size makes it suitable for dry and sensitive skin types, while lactic acid reinforces the exfoliating action.
• Brightening and Even Tone Support: Both lactic and mandelic acids have tyrosinase-inhibiting properties that may help reduce the appearance of dark spots and uneven skin tone over consistent use, making this cleanser a useful daily step for pigmented and mature skin.
• Nourishing Cleanse with Sweet Almond: Sweet almond oil and fruit extract cleanse without stripping, leaving the skin surface feeling conditioned and soft rather than tight or dry — a key advantage for dry-skin clients who often find traditional cleansers uncomfortable.
• Calming Antioxidant Protection: Oat kernel protein provides antioxidant activity at the skin surface and helps calm the appearance of redness or sensitivity that can accompany the exfoliation process, making the cleanser suitable for reactive dry skin.
• Surface Hydration Maintenance: Panthenol binds moisture to the skin surface and helps maintain a smooth, comfortable feel after cleansing, counteracting the potential drying effect of the AHA exfoliant system.
• Non-Foaming Creamy Texture: The absence of foaming surfactants means the cleanser does not disrupt the skin's moisture barrier, making it appropriate for dry, mature, or sensitized clients who require a gentler cleansing experience.

Lactic Acid - known as Lactic Acid (AHA): An alpha-hydroxy acid that exfoliates the skin surface by loosening the bonds between dead skin cells, helping to improve texture and support a more even tone. At functional concentrations in a leave-on or brief-contact rinse-off formulation, lactic acid also acts as a humectant, drawing moisture to the skin surface. The brand additionally notes its role as a tyrosinase inhibitor, which may help address the appearance of uneven pigmentation over consistent use.

Mandelic Acid - known as Mandelic Acid (AHA): A larger-molecule alpha-hydroxy acid derived from bitter almonds that exfoliates more gently than glycolic or lactic acid, making it well suited for sensitive and dry skin types. It loosens surface cell bonds to smooth texture and, per the brand's formulation notes, also inhibits tyrosinase activity to help minimize the look of dark spots and uneven tone over time.

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil / Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Fruit Extract — Sweet Almond Complex: Two complementary sweet almond–derived ingredients that together deliver the cleanser's nourishing, emollient character. The expressed oil is rich in fatty acids that soften and condition the skin surface during cleansing, while the fruit extract contributes skin-conditioning and mild brightening properties. Together they anchor the product's 'almond milk' identity and support hydration for dry skin types.

Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Protein - known as Oat Protein: A plant-derived protein fraction from oats that forms a soothing, film-like layer on the skin surface. It is recognized for its ability to calm the appearance of sensitivity and redness, and provides antioxidant activity that helps protect the skin surface from environmental stressors encountered during and after the cleansing step.

Panthenol - known as Provitamin B5: A provitamin form of B5 that binds to the skin surface and helps maintain moisture levels. It supports a soft, smooth skin feel after cleansing and complements the mild exfoliation delivered by the AHAs by helping to keep the skin surface comfortable.

1. Dispense a small amount (approximately dime-sized) of cleanser onto fingertips.
2. Apply to the client's face using gentle, circular motions to evenly distribute the product across the skin surface.
3. Allow brief contact time for the AHA exfoliants to act on the skin surface.
4. Rinse thoroughly with water until all product is removed.
5. Gently pat the skin dry with a clean towel.
6. Follow with the next step of the facial treatment protocol as appropriate for the client's skin type and service plan.

Integrating into a professional facial service

This cleanser works particularly well as the first cleanse in a double-cleanse facial protocol for dry, mature, or pigmented clients — its emollient base effectively dissolves surface oils and light makeup while the AHAs begin the exfoliation process, potentially reducing the need for a separate mechanical exfoliation step in the service. For clients with sensitivity concerns, monitor contact time and limit to a quick rinse in early treatments, extending dwell time gradually as skin tolerance is established. This product is well positioned as a retail recommendation for clients receiving brightening or anti-aging treatments who need a gentle at-home AHA routine — the cleanser format makes AHA exposure approachable for clients who are new to acid-based skincare.