PHA Body Water Cream | The INKEY List

• Suitable for use AM and/or PM.
• Apply onto clean, dry skin and gently massage in circular motions.
• May cause sun sensitivity, use sunscreen and limit sun exposure after using.


• INKEY Tip: Ideal to help prep skin before applying fake tan. Use regularly in the week before applying fake tan to help gently exfoliate and create a smooth base. Regular body exfoliation can also help with evening out fading fake tan.

• Clinically proven to reveal brighter, smoother & more even body skin in just 1 week*
• Clinically proven to strengthen skin barrier & significantly improve & maintain hydration*
• Clinically proven to visibly reduce dry, flaky skin body skin in just 7 days*

*4-week clinical trial of 21 people
**4-week consumer study of 100 people

• 3% PHA (Gluconolactone): Dual-action acid, gently and effectively exfoliates skin's surface to help remove dead skin cells whilst also acting as a humectant, attracting moisture within the skin to increase hydration levels to reveal smoother, brighter more even skin.
• Jojoba: Hydrates, softens and smooths skin.
• Rice Bran: Helps nourish skin and even skin tone.

WHAT IS UNIQUE ABOUT PHA BODY WATER CREAM? A body lotion that delivers effective exfoliation and hydration simultaneously, helping you achieve and maintain smoother, brighter, and more even-looking skin. The hero ingredient, PHA provides a dual-action exfoliating and hydrating effect that works to support the skin and skin’s moisture barrier in two ways:

1. Supporting surface skin cell turnover and gently sloughing away dead-skin cells that contribute to rough and dull-looking skin, to reveal smoother, brighter-looking skin.

2. Helping to draw hydration into the skin’s surface as optimal barrier hydration is essential in supporting the skin’s natural skin cell turnover process for softer, healthier-looking skin.

WHO IS THIS PRODUCT FOR? PHA Exfoliating and Hydrating Body Water Cream suitable for everyone, with 97% agreeing the product was gentle enough for daily application.

This product is perfect for anyone who already regularly uses a body moisturizer and is looking to upgrade their body care routine for enhanced results.

For people who wear fake tan, PHA Exfoliating and Hydrating Body Water Cream can be used to help prep the skin before applying the tan. We recommend using the cream regularly in the week before applying fake tan to help gently exfoliate and create a smooth base. After tanning, continuing to use the cream can also help with evening out fading fake tan.

WHAT BENEFITS WILL I SEE USING THIS VS USING MY EVERYDAY BODY MOISTURISER? PHA Exfoliating and Hydrating Body Water Cream delivers more benefits than a basic, everyday body moisturiser. The hero ingredient, PHA is a dual-acting Polyhydroxy Acid which provides deep hydration alongside effective exfoliation, to encourage shedding of dead skin cells and reveal smoother, brighter-looking skin underneath plus, with consistent use, it can help to visibly retexturize and even the skin’s appearance.

IS IT NON-COMEDOGENIC? Yes, PHA Exfoliating and Hydrating Body Water Cream is clinically proven to be non-comedogenic. All ingredients are also confirmed non-comedogenic by the manufacturer.

CAN I USE GLYCOLIC ACID EXFOLIATING BODY STICK WITH THIS? Yes! People using PHA Exfoliating and Hydrating Body Cream as an everyday maintenance product can also use Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Stick as a targeted treatment. If applying both, only apply the Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Stick to concern areas then apply PHA Body Water Cream to all other areas of the body. Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Stick is a specialist treatment to be used directly on concern areas, whereas PHA Exfoliating and Hydrating Body Water Cream should be used daily to help with overall body skin maintenance. Using both products simultaneously will help to keep stubborn body concerns at bay and increase skin's hydration levels.

DO I NEED TO MOISTURISE AFTER? No, PHA Exfoliating and Hydrating Body Water Cream is both an exfoliator and a moisturiser.  

WHY DO I NEED TO WEAR SPF AFTER USE? Using exfoliators such as PHA can increase your skin’s sensitivity to the sun. It is recommended that prior to exposure to the sun, users cover areas where the product has been applied with sunscreen. Do not apply it to irritated or broken skin.

CAN I USE THIS ON TATTOOS? Once tattoos are fully healed, PHA Exfoliating and Hydrating Body Water Cream is fine to use as it is providing gentle exfoliation to the surface layers of the skin. Do not use on any new and/or healing tattoos. Please always patch test before use.

CAN I USE THIS ON ECZEMA/DERMATITIS? If you are experiencing skin conditions such as eczema or dermatitis, we recommend consulting your dermatologist or doctor for individual advice and further guidance before using any new products.

CAN I USE THIS ON SCARRING? Once scars are fully healed, PHA Exfoliating and Hydrating Body Water Cream is fine to use as it is providing gentle exfoliation to the surface layers of the skin however the product has not been formulated to improve the appearance of scars. Do not use on any new and/or healing scars. Please always patch test before use.

CAN I USE WHEN PREGNANT? Yes, PHA Exfoliating and Hydrating Body Water Cream is pregnancy safe, however we always recommend consulting your dermatologist or doctor for individual advice and further guidance.

WHAT IS THE PH LEVEL OF THIS PRODUCT? The PH level of this product is 4.5 - 5.0.

CAN I USE THIS WITH PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION? We recommend consulting your dermatologist or doctor for individual advice and further guidance before using any new products if you are experiencing skin conditions such as eczema or dermatitis.

IS THIS PRODUCT VEGAN? Yes! Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains no animal derivatives and is now certified by The Vegan Society.

IS THIS SAFE FOR THOSE WHO ARE PREGNANT OR BREASTFEEDING? Yes! You can safely use it when pregnant or breastfeeding. Your guide to pregnancy safe skincare >

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This product is;

Clinically tested

Gluten-free

Fragrance-free

Silicon-free

Alcohol-free

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding safe