What is An Exfoliating Peel? Everything you need to know

What is an Exfoliating peel?

Exfoliating scrubs manually exfoliate the skin, through the use of abrasive particles, including micro-granules of things like sugar and salt. The scrubbing action causes friction against the skin to polish its surface.

The word peel, on the other hand, can be slightly misleading because it sounds as if you’ll need to peel something off. This, of course, is not the case. An exfoliating peel, in actual fact, contains active ingredients, like fruit acids and enzymes, to chemically dissolve away debris.

You normally apply the exfoliating peel, leave it to fully absorb, then continue applying the rest of your skincare products. There’s no actual peeling involved!!! Instead, the exfoliator quietly gets down to work whilst you carry on with your day’s activities or sleep through the night.

How to use an Exfoliating Peel?

It’s important to cleanse skin before exfoliating so that superficial dirt is lifted. That way, the exfoliating peel can penetrate more deeply and work optimally.

Apply bestseller, 111SKIN Clinical Exfoliator generously onto clean, dry skin as part of your evening routine and as always, avoid sensitive areas like the eyes. Leave the formula to sink in, before applying the rest of your follow-on products. It’s really that simple.

Whilst you get some much-needed shut-eye, this absolute gem uses a powerful, albeit gentle blend of Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) to effectively slough away impurities, leaving the complexion remarkably refined, illuminated, and smooth. A derivative of sugar beet called Tego Natural Betaine reduces water loss, helping to keep skin healthy and gorgeously nourished too.

This is a great product to use if you’re experiencing breakouts and blemishes as it targets current spots and prevents new ones from forming. Calming botanicals including Rosemary, Chamomile and Mexican Giant Hyssop are also on hand in this state-of-the-art formulation to help calm irritation, inflammation and reduce any redness too.

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Glycolic Acid, a powerful AHA, gets straight on with the dirty work, dissolving away impurities, speeding up the rate of cell turnover and transforming skin from deep within.

Then there’s the much-hailed miracle ingredient, 10% L-ascorbic Acid, or, as you might know it, Vitamin C in its purest form. Aside from its celebrated skin-brightening properties, this super vit brings a multitude of other benefits, like targeting fine line and wrinkles, promoting collagen production, and defending skin from premature ageing caused by free radicals.

Glycerin and Hyaluronic Acid are also included to improve skin’s moisture content and plump it, which works to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Not to mention, there’s also super-soothing Chamomile Extract, just the thing to calm irritated and inflamed skin.

Conversely, this exfoliator is for use during your morning routine. Gently massage this lightweight hydrating peel into the skin until it’s fully absorbed before continuing with the rest of your products. With regular use, you’ll definitely see a noticeable difference in the brightness, texture, elasticity, and radiance of your skin.