This perfecting mask recalibrates skin pH balance with a Complex of Hydroxy Acids, evening out skin tone and texture while revealing a picture of unbridled radiance.

- The Research

Clear, radiant skin is intrinsically connected to the health of the skin’s microbiome. This complex ecosystem is influenced by various factors—including its acidic pH, vital enzyme function, moisture reserves, and signalling proteins—which is why maintaining a healthy acidic balance is essential. To optimise the skin’s immune defence systems, desirable bacterial colonies must be evenly distributed and active. Changes to the epidermal ecosystem caused by changes to skin pH or compromised barrier function, may result in an accumulation of pathogenic Colony Forming Units (CFUs) inside pores. This may lead to clogged pores, breakouts, increased sebaceous output and a rough, dry, sensitive texture. RATIONALE Research has identified and combined two potent yet calming actives – Salicylic Acid and Piroctone Olamine that help to restore optimal CFUs, controlling congestion and breakouts. In addition, an imbalanced pH impairs the function of enzymes, lipid synthesis and cellular turnover, while depleting our skin of essential structural proteins. These effects are further accelerated following exposure to pollution and solar damage. All of these vital cellular processes are restored when skin pH is recalibrataed back to youthful, acidic levels, restoring a radiant, purified complexion.

- Use Instructions

Apply a generous layer to clean, dry skin. Allow the mask to infuse for 20 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with tepid water. Gently pat dry and follow with your recommended RATIONALE Essential Six formulations. Perform once weekly for remarkable skin luminosity.

- Ingredients

Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Octyldodecanol, Ethoxydiglycol, Pentylene Glycol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Lactic Acid, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Mica, Saccharide Isomerate, Salicylic Acid, Lauryl Lactate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf, Mentha Australis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Piroctone Olamine, Santalum Spicatum (Sandalwood) Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Tin Oxide, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, T-Butyl Alcohol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Leaf Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Leaf Oil, Lauryl Alcohol, Citrus Australasica Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Benzoate, Copper Gluconate, Potassium Sorbate, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Threonine, Valine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Limonene, Citral, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide)