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Clabane Advanced Resurfacing Serum
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Clabane Advanced Resurfacing Serum
Clabane Advanced Resurfacing Serum
Clabane Kenya
Treat stepFor acne-prone skin
Dermatologist formulatedFragrance freeOil-free

Clabane Organics Advanced Resurfacing Serum

A gentle dual-acid night serum that smooths the look of texture and supports a more even, refined-looking complexion.

Recommended for

  • Combination, oily, or normal skin
  • Rough-feeling texture and congestion
  • The look of uneven tone and post-blemish marks
  • Anyone who reacts badly to harsh exfoliation
  • Evening use, as part of a sunscreen-paired routine
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Clabane Advanced Resurfacing Serum
Clabane Organics Advanced Resurfacing Serum30 ml Sale priceKSh 3,900

Is this right for your skin?

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Understanding

Why it works

"Why does this actually help my skin?"

Clabane Organics Advanced Resurfacing Serum is a gentle, dual-acid night serum for rough-feeling texture, congestion, and the look of uneven tone and post-blemish marks. It suits combination, oily and normal skin, and is used in the evening only.

On melanin-rich skin, rough texture and congestion often come with a real risk: harsh exfoliation irritates skin and can leave rebound dark marks. This serum takes the gentle route - a dual-acid blend of lactic and mandelic acids to smooth the look of texture, buffered by hydrating and calming botanicals so skin is refined without being stripped.

Fragrance-free and oil-free, it was designed for gentle, consistent use - the way resurfacing actually works on African skin. Always follow with daily sunscreen.

Lactic Acid (AHA)

Lactic Acid (AHA)

Resurfacing + hydration

Lactic Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) derived from fermented milk or sugars that smooths the look of texture while helping skin feel conditioned.

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It's the hydrating half of the dual-acid blend — smoothing the look of rough texture while helping skin stay conditioned, not stripped.
Mandelic Acid (AHA)

Mandelic Acid (AHA)

Gentle resurfacing

A larger-molecule alpha hydroxy acid often used for gentler-feeling surface exfoliation.

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Its larger molecule works more gradually, refining the look of texture and uneven tone with lower irritation - which is what makes this a gentle resurfacer.
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)

Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)

Barrier & tone support

A form of vitamin B3 used for barrier support, tone and radiance support, and balanced-feeling skin.

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It helps support the skin barrier and improve the look of uneven tone with consistent use — connecting tone support with Clabane's barrier-first philosophy.

Calming & Barrier Botanicals

Buffer & comfort

A supporting cast of hydrating and calming ingredients — including centella, chamomile, green tea, licorice, panthenol, hyaluronic acid, and allantoin — chosen to keep skin comfortable during exfoliation.

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They're what makes the resurfacing gentle: buffering the acids with hydration and comfort so skin feels calm, not raw.

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Understanding

Designed for African skin

On melanin-rich skin, rough texture and congestion sit alongside a real pigmentation risk — and harsh exfoliation makes it worse, trading rough skin for dark marks. A gentle, buffered dual-acid serum smooths the look of texture without that trade-off, which is exactly what African skin needs from a resurfacer: gentle, consistent, and always with sunscreen.
Understanding

How to use it

"Where does it go, and how do I apply it?"

  1. Step 1

    Cleanse

  2. You are hereStep 2

    Treat

  3. Step 3

    Protect

Applying it

  • Apply 3–4 drops to clean, dry skin in the evening only.
  • Start 2–3 times a week and increase gradually as your skin tolerates it; follow with a moisturiser.
  • Sunscreen is essential every day while using this product — exfoliating acids make skin more sensitive to the sun.
  • Don't layer it with other strong actives (retinoids, other acids) while you're building up.
Confidence

What to realistically expect

"Am I being told the truth about results?"

  1. First few days

    This is an exfoliating night serum — introduce it slowly (2–3 times a week to start) and patch test first. Some mild tingling is normal; if skin stings, reddens, or feels raw, reduce frequency. Not for use in the morning.

  2. Early on

    Skin should feel smoother and look a little clearer, without feeling stripped or raw.

  3. Then

    With consistent evening use, rough texture looks smoother and skin looks more even and refined.

  4. With continued use

    Over time, gentle, consistent resurfacing supports the look of smoother texture and a more even complexion — including the look of post-blemish marks — always alongside daily sunscreen.

  5. Long-term success depends on
    • Gentle, gradual introduction
    • Evening-only use
    • Daily sunscreen
    • Not over-exfoliating

What this does not promise

  • Over-using acids irritates skin and can worsen marks — gentle and consistent wins
Confidence

Safety Notice (Resurfacing Serum)

"What should I watch out for?"

Use with extra care alongside

This is an exfoliating serum for evening use only — introduce it slowly, patch test first, and don't layer it with other strong actives (retinoids, other acids) while building up. Exfoliating acids make skin much more sensitive to the sun, so daily sunscreen is essential.

When to stop

If you experience persistent stinging, burning, redness, peeling, or irritation, reduce frequency or stop use and seek professional guidance.

Confidence

From the dermatologist

"What does the expert behind this actually teach?"

On melanin-rich skin, resurfacing succeeds when it's gentle and consistent — not aggressive. Harsh exfoliation is what triggers irritation and rebound dark marks; a buffered, dual-acid serum used a few nights a week, always under sunscreen, is how you smooth texture without paying for it in pigmentation.
Dr. Malik SsemperezaDermatologist & Founder: Unity Skin Clinics · MBChB (MUK) · PgDip Derm (UK) · MSc Clinical Derm (UK) · STP - MBA Stanford (USA)
The point of a gentle dual-acid serum is exfoliation with a safety net: the acids smooth texture while hydrators and calming botanicals buffer irritation. On pigmentation-prone skin, that buffering matters more than raw strength — and evening use plus daily sunscreen protects the result. Consistency, not intensity, is what resurfaces skin safely.
Commitment

What to use it with

"What pairs with this — or where else could I look?"

Pairs well with

ProtectSun protectionClabane MD Protect & Repair Advanced Hybrid Sunscreen SPF-50 Clabane MD Protect & Repair Advanced Hybrid Sunscreen SPF-50KSh 3,290Daily broad-spectrum sun protection, formulated to wear comfortably on melanin-rich and sensitive-feeling skin — the Protect step that helps keep the rest of your routine working.
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Questions people still ask

Do I need sunscreen every day?
Yes. Use sunscreen every morning as the last step in your skincare routine, especially when using exfoliating acids, retinoids, vitamin C, or tone-focused products.
Can skincare remove dark spots?
Skincare can help improve the look of uneven tone and post-blemish marks over time, especially when paired with daily sunscreen. It cannot guarantee complete removal.

Are Clabane products suitable for sensitive skin?
Many Clabane products are formulated with sensitive-feeling skin in mind, using gentle, thoughtfully chosen ingredients. In some cases we recommend patch test before use
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The full formula

Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Betaine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Butylene Glycol, Lactic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Ascorbic Acid, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.

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