💧 An AHA-active cleansing gel built for oily, congested, and acne-prone skin — CIRCADIA's Cleansing Gel with Mandelic Acid delivers 4% Mandelic Acid in a rinse-off format that exfoliates during the cleanse, not as a separate step.

Because Mandelic Acid is a large-molecule AHA, it works more gently than glycolic yet still effectively loosens dead cell buildup, clears clogged pores, and gradually fades the appearance of post-blemish marks and uneven tone. Green Tea Extract adds antioxidant defense mid-cleanse, while Panthenol keeps the barrier comfortable — so clients with oily or acne-prone skin can use this consistently without the tight, stripped feel that drives them away from exfoliating routines.

🔧 In-treatment, the mild AHA priming action supports a more uniform canvas ahead of peels or enzyme services, letting you streamline protocols without adding a dedicated priming step. Clients using it twice daily typically see visible congestion reduction within weeks — a straightforward retail conversation at checkout.

A natural fit for facial practices built around acne-prone and congested-skin clientele.

• Gentle Chemical Exfoliation: Mandelic Acid at 4% loosens the bonds between dead surface cells during the cleansing step, accelerating natural skin turnover. Regular use results in a visibly smoother skin texture and a more even, radiant complexion.
• Pore Decongestion: By dissolving excess surface buildup and softening the material that clogs pores, Mandelic Acid helps reduce the appearance of enlarged pores and prevents the congestion that leads to blemishes in oily and acne-prone skin types.
• Visible Brightening and Dark Spot Reduction: With continued use, the exfoliating action of Mandelic Acid helps fade the appearance of post-blemish marks, hyperpigmentation, and uneven tone, supporting a clearer-looking, more luminous complexion over time.
• Antioxidant Defense During Cleansing: Green Tea Extract delivers polyphenol antioxidants to the skin's surface as part of the cleansing routine, helping to neutralize free radicals from environmental exposure that can dull and age the skin's appearance.
• Post-Cleanse Skin Comfort: Panthenol supports the skin's moisture barrier during and after cleansing, helping maintain a comfortable, soft feel even after a surfactant-based cleanse — particularly important for clients using the product as part of a regular exfoliating routine.

Mandelic Acid: A 4% alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) derived from bitter almonds, and the cornerstone active in this formula. As a large-molecule AHA, it loosens the bonds between dead skin cells at the surface more gently than smaller AHAs like glycolic acid, making it effective even in brief cleansing contact. At this disclosed concentration, it visibly refines skin texture, helps clear clogged pores, and gradually fades the appearance of dark spots and uneven tone with continued use.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract - known as Green Tea Extract: A botanical extract standardized for polyphenol catechins — potent antioxidant compounds that help neutralize free radicals generated by UV exposure and environmental pollution on the skin's surface. In this cleansing formula, it contributes a layer of antioxidant defense during the cleansing step, while its mildly soothing properties help buffer against any transient sensitivity associated with the AHA exfoliant.

Panthenol: The cosmetic form of provitamin B5, included at a mid-formula position consistent with a functional concentration. Panthenol is one of the few conditioning agents documented to retain activity in rinse-off formats due to its affinity for the skin's protein surface. It helps support the skin's moisture barrier, leaving the complexion feeling soft and comfortable after cleansing — counterbalancing the stripping tendency of the surfactant system.

1. Dispense a small amount of gel onto clean fingertips.
2. Apply to the client's damp face, avoiding the eye area.
3. Lather and massage gently in circular motions across the full face.
4. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
5. Pat the skin dry with a clean towel.
6. Proceed with the next step of the facial protocol.

Protocol placement and AHA timing

This cleanser functions as the intake cleansing step but also delivers a low-level AHA priming action via Mandelic Acid. When used immediately before a chemical exfoliation service (peel, enzyme treatment), this pre-cleanse step supports a more uniform starting canvas — the mild exfoliation helps clear surface debris and begin softening the stratum corneum without compromising the skin's baseline integrity. For back-to-back clients or express facials, the dual cleanse-and-exfoliate action can streamline the protocol by eliminating the need for a separate enzyme or priming step. Clients with oily or acne-prone skin who use this product twice daily will typically notice visible congestion reduction within two to four weeks of consistent use — a natural retail conversation anchor at checkout.