EL TESSA Glycolic Acid 7% Toner for Skin Texture

• 7% glycolic acid (AHA) sweeps away the dull surface layer for smoother, more polished texture.
• Noticeably smoother skin after the first few uses; brighter, more refined texture by week 4 to 6.
• More even tone and softened post-acne marks by week 8 to 12.
• For normal to oily skin that has already tolerated gentler actives; use 2 to 3 evenings a week.

There is a reason the world's most loved exfoliating toners are built on glycolic acid: it has the smallest molecule of all the AHAs, so it reaches where gentler acids don't, sweeping away the dull surface layer that makes skin look grey, rough and older than it is.

The EL TESSA Glycolic Acid 7% Toner brings that experience home — a professional-strength exfoliating toner that, used with discipline two or three evenings a week, rewards you with the polished texture and fresh clarity of a studio facial. The 7% is on the label because a percentage you can't see is a promise you can't check.

Normal to oily skin dealing with dullness, rough patches, uneven tone or post-acne marks — ideally skin that has already tolerated gentler actives. This is not a beginner product. If you've never used an exfoliating acid, start with a salicylic cleanser and work up. Not for sensitive or irritated skin, and not during pregnancy without a doctor's advice.

After cleansing, two to three evenings a week, sweep across the face with a cotton pad — avoiding eyes, nostrils and lips. Don't rinse. Follow with moisturizer. A brief tingle is normal; burning is not, and means wash it off. Sunscreen the next morning is non-negotiable — AHAs meaningfully increase sun sensitivity.

Noticeably smoother skin after the first few uses. Brighter, more refined texture by week four to six. More even tone and softened marks by week eight to twelve.

• Patch-test for 24 hours; begin once weekly.
• Never on the same night as retinol or another acid, and never with physical scrubs.
• Full ingredient list is printed on the carton and is being added to this page.
• A cosmetic product for external use, not a medicine.

150ml, with two- and three-bottle sets available at a genuine saving. Free delivery across Pakistan, pay by card (Visa, Mastercard, Google Pay, Apple Pay - secure checkout by Stripe) or pay on delivery (COD) - available in Pakistan only, 7-day returns on unopened items.

• Made by EL TESSA (Private) Limited, a skincare and beauty-care manufacturer and global distributor based in Lahore, Pakistan, with Korean formulations and manufacturing in Korea, China and Pakistan.
• Every pack ships sealed, with batch details printed on the pack.
• Pay by card (Visa, Mastercard, Google Pay, Apple Pay) and save 10%, or pay on delivery (COD) - Pakistan only.
• Orders confirmed before 4:00 PM (PKT) on a working day are dispatched the same day.
• Free delivery anywhere in Pakistan. 7-day returns on unopened items.

Complete your routine: add the SPF 60+ Sunblock and Oil-Free Moisturizer.

Is this glycolic acid toner good for beginners?

Honestly, no — this is not a beginner product. 7% glycolic acid is professional strength, and skin that has never used an exfoliating acid should start with a salicylic cleanser and work up to this. If you already tolerate gentler actives comfortably, this is the sensible next step.

Is glycolic acid good for oily skin, and what does this toner actually help with?

It suits normal to oily skin dealing with dullness, rough patches, uneven tone or post-acne marks. Glycolic acid has the smallest molecule of all the AHAs, so it reaches where gentler acids don't and sweeps away the dull surface layer that makes skin look grey and rough. Sensitive or irritated skin should not use it.

How long before I see results?

Noticeably smoother skin after the first few uses. Brighter, more refined texture by week four to six. More even tone and softened marks by week eight to twelve. The results come from disciplined twice- or three-times-weekly use, not from using it more often.

Can I use it with retinol, vitamin C or a salicylic acid product?

Never on the same night as retinol or another acid, and never with a physical scrub — that combination is how people end up irritated and blame the wrong product. Keep them on separate evenings. A vitamin C serum belongs in your morning routine, so it doesn't clash with this.

Do I need sunscreen the next morning?

Yes — this one is non-negotiable. AHAs meaningfully increase sun sensitivity, and in Pakistan's sun that matters doubly. Without sunscreen you'd be softening marks with one hand and creating new ones with the other.

Is a tingle normal, or does it mean it's irritating my skin?

A brief tingle is normal. Burning is not — if it burns, wash it off. Start with one evening a week, keep the rest of your routine simple, and let your skin set the pace. Avoid eyes, nostrils and lips when you sweep it on.

How long does one bottle last?

The bottle is 150ml and it's applied on a cotton pad only two or three evenings a week, so it lasts far longer than a daily product would. We won't invent an exact number of weeks — it depends on how saturated your cotton pad is — but it comfortably covers the eight to twelve weeks where the tone results appear.

Will it get rid of my dark spots and pores for good?

No, and treat any product that claims that with suspicion. What it does is soften the look of marks and refine texture over weeks of consistent use, and hold that improvement while it stays part of your routine. It's a cosmetic product for external use, not a medicine.

Is this the original product or a copy?

It's the genuine EL TESSA product, sold directly by us. Every bottle arrives sealed and batch-fresh — if the seal is broken when your parcel arrives, don't use it and contact us. Unopened items are covered by our 7-day return policy.

How long does delivery take, and how can I pay?

Delivery is free anywhere in Pakistan and takes 2–3 working days in major cities, 3–5 working days elsewhere, up to 7 in remote areas. You can pay by card (Visa, Mastercard, Google Pay, Apple Pay - secure checkout by Stripe) or pay on delivery (COD) - available in Pakistan only, so you pay only when the parcel reaches you. Two- and three-bottle sets are available at a genuine saving.

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