💆 A nighttime AHA-and-retinol face lotion from Christine Valmy built for dry, aging skin — positioned to extend your professional peel results and anchor a retail home-care protocol.

The formula pairs a triple-AHA system (lactic, malic, and hibiscus-derived acids) with retinol to work in sync with the skin's overnight renewal cycle: AHAs gently resurface texture and tone while retinol supports visible smoothing of fine lines over continued use. A dual-protein complex — hydrolyzed egg protein and milk protein — lays down a moisture-binding film, and grape seed oil replenishes surface lipids in the drier zones clients feel most: eye contour, neck, and perioral areas.

The nighttime-only protocol is a natural retail conversation starter: because AHA use increases UV sensitivity, a morning SPF becomes a built-in paired recommendation — letting you offer a complete home-care duo rather than a standalone product.

A strong retail fit for estheticians whose peel and resurfacing clients need a nightly maintenance step between appointments.

• Gentle Overnight Exfoliation: The lactic acid and malic acid AHA blend dissolves the bonds holding dead surface cells, smoothing skin texture and refining tone with consistent nightly use — without the abrasion of physical exfoliants.
• Visible Anti-Aging Support: Retinol, applied nightly when the skin's renewal cycle is most active, visibly reduces the appearance of fine lines and supports a smoother, more youthful-looking complexion over time.
• Deep Nourishment for Dry Skin: Grape seed oil replenishes the surface lipid layer, helping to restore suppleness and softness to dry areas — particularly around the eye, neck, and mouth, where the skin tends to be thinner and more prone to dryness.
• Protein-Reinforced Moisture: Hydrolyzed egg protein and milk protein complex lay down a light film on the skin surface that helps lock in moisture and temporarily improve the appearance of softness and smoothness.
• Botanical AHA Boost: Hibiscus extract contributes its naturally occurring organic acids to the exfoliation system, rounding out the AHA profile for a gentler, more multi-faceted resurfacing effect suited to dry and sensitive skin types.

Malic Acid / Lactic Acid — Multi-Acid AHA Blend: A dual-AHA exfoliating system combining malic acid and lactic acid to gently loosen the bonds between dead surface cells, smoothing skin texture and improving radiance over consistent nightly use.

Retinol: A pure vitamin A active that, applied nightly as a leave-on, supports visible improvements in skin smoothness and the appearance of fine lines over continued use — functioning in its most potent and bioavailable form.

Hydrolyzed Egg Protein: A hydrolyzed protein fraction that deposits a thin film on the skin surface, helping to temporarily improve skin smoothness and support moisture retention — brand-named as part of the 'Egg and Milk Proteins' moisturizing system.

Lactose (and) Milk Protein: A milk-derived complex supplying hydrolyzed protein and lactose to reinforce the skin's moisture-binding capacity and surface softness, working alongside egg protein as the brand's named dual-protein moisturizing system.

Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Extract - known as Hibiscus Extract: A botanical extract cited by the brand as the third AHA source in this formula, contributing mild organic-acid exfoliating activity that complements the lactic/malic AHA system for a gentler overall exfoliation profile.

Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil - known as Grape Seed Oil: A lightweight emollient oil rich in linoleic acid that replenishes surface lipids on dry skin, supporting the product's core nourishing and moisturizing function as the lead carrier oil in this leave-on formula.

1. Ensure the client's face has been thoroughly cleansed and dried before application.
2. Dispense a small amount of lotion onto fingertips appropriate for the areas being treated.
3. Apply gently to the face in the evening, using upward circular massage movements to distribute the product evenly.
4. Pay particular attention to the eye contour, neck, and perioral (around the mouth) areas, which tend to experience greater dryness.
5. Avoid direct contact with the eyes and mucous membranes during application.
6. Allow the product to absorb fully into the skin overnight — do not rinse off.
7. Advise the client to apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen the following morning, as AHA use increases the skin's sensitivity to UV exposure.

Retail and Service Integration

This lotion pairs well as a take-home recommendation following professional exfoliation services (peels, microdermabrasion), where the nightly AHA maintenance helps extend and enhance professional results between appointments. When retailing, emphasize the nighttime-only protocol to clients: AHAs increase daytime photosensitivity, making morning SPF non-negotiable — this naturally opens the door to retailing a complementary daytime SPF moisturizer as a paired set.