Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution for dry skin
Glycolic Acid
Salicylic Acid
Lactobionic AcidCaution
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A poor match for dry skin; the products alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate exfoliation for your dry skin due to the presence of multiple acids like glycolic acid and salicylic acid, which can be drying and potentially worsen flakiness without sufficient hydrating ingredients.
- While hyaluronic acid and panthenol offer some soothing benefits, the formula lacks adequate emollient or occlusive ingredients to fully counteract the drying effects of the acids on dry skin.
How to apply
- Use this exfoliant as part of your PM routine once a week, increasing slowly to twice a week if your dry skin tolerates it well. Always remember to apply SPF every morning to protect your newly smoothed skin.
- Apply the exfoliant after cleansing and toning, but always before your rich moisturizer.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the exfoliant into your skin and let it absorb for a minute. Avoid rubbing to prevent any irritation on flaky areas.
- Apply the product directly to dry clean skin to ensure the best possible tolerance for your dry type. This helps address flaky patches without causing extra stress.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a quick patch test before your very first use. Do not mix this with other strong acids or retinoids on the same night.
People Say
★4.8Overall rating based on 100+ reviewsUsers with textured, dull, or acne-prone skin report that this peeling solution effectively exfoliates and smooths the skin surface, often delivering visible radiance after just a few uses. While many appreciate its ability to unclog pores and reduce blackheads, users frequently note a strong tingling or warming sensation upon application, which is generally considered normal but can be intense for sensitive skin.
Highlights
Smoother skin texture Mostly Mentioned
- “Kulit terasa lebih halus”
- “Smooths rough texture instantly”
- “Wajah jadi halus mulus”
Brightening and radiance Often Mentioned
- “Tampak lebih cerah”
- “Boosts radiance overnight”
- “Mengangkat kulit kusam”
Pore and blackhead reduction Often Mentioned
- “Pori tampak lebih bersih”
- “Komedo berkurang”
- “Menyamarkan tampilan pori”
Strong tingling sensation Often Mentioned
- “Panas banget di kulit”
- “Sensasi cekit-cekit”
- “Ada sensasi perih”
Fast results Sometimes Noted
- “Hasil kelihatan dalam waktu singkat”
- “Only 60 seconds needed”
- “After 1-3 uses visible difference”
Good packaging Sometimes Noted
- “Desain botol cakep”
- “Dropper berfungsi baik”
- “Packaging is fantastic”
Unpleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “Bau jamu/rempah”
- “Wanginya agak chemical”
- “Bau kurang enak”
No visible changes Rarely Noted
- “Gada perubahan apapun”
- “Belum kelihatan hasil”
- “Literally kaya biasa aja”
Texture issues Rarely Noted
- “Teksturnya agak kental”
- “Agak lengket”
- “Thick consistency”
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Questions and answers
Why does Lovi advise caution with SKINTIFIC Peeling Solution for dry skin?
This product may dry out your skin and worsen flakiness because its multiple acids are too strong for dry skin without enough moisturizing and barrier-protecting ingredients. Exfoliant treatments for dry skin need rich hydrators, soothing ingredients, ceramides, or skin-repairing peptides to lock in moisture and prevent irritation.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
Which ingredients make this exfoliant a poor fit for dry skin?
Glycolic acid and salicylic acid make this exfoliant a poor fit for dry skin because they can be drying and may worsen flakiness. This skin type needs an exfoliant that provides deep hydration and barrier support through ingredients like ceramides, niacinamide, propolis, or peptides.
What does Glycolic Acid do for dry skin?
Glycolic acid helps smooth and soften dry skin by speeding up the shedding of older surface cells. Because it can also cause the skin to lose more moisture, dry skin needs extra hydrating ingredients like glycerin or hyaluronic acid alongside it to keep the skin comfortable.
What does Salicylic Acid do for dry skin?
Salicylic acid is generally not a good fit for dry skin, as it is meant to clear out pores and remove dead skin rather than hydrate. Because dry skin needs soothing and moisture rather than exfoliation, a product for dry skin needs nourishing ingredients like urea to lock in moisture and keep the skin soft.
Where does this exfoliant go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
Use this exfoliant in your evening routine once a week, as strong acids may dry out dry skin and worsen flakiness. A product of this type for dry skin needs rich hydrating ingredients and nourishing oils or butters to keep the skin soft and comfortable.
Can I use this exfoliant with retinol, and in what order?
You should not use this exfoliant on the same night as retinol because combining these strong ingredients may easily dry out and irritate your skin. Instead, alternate the nights you use them or use the exfoliant on a weekly basis, always following up with a rich moisturizer.
How often should I use this exfoliant?
Exercise caution using this exfoliant on your dry skin, as it contains multiple acids that can be drying and worsen flakiness. When used on dry skin, this type of product needs rich moisturizing and softening ingredients like oils and butters to protect against dryness and irritation.
Can this exfoliant clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This exfoliant is unlikely to clog pores, but strong acids like glycolic acid and salicylic acid may dry out dry skin and worsen flakiness. A product of this type for dry skin needs rich moisturizing and barrier-protecting ingredients to prevent dryness.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
Is this exfoliant fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
A new topical panthenol-containing emollient significantly improved transepidermal water loss reduction, stratum corneum hydration, and intercellular lipid lamellae length compared with control in healthy subjects without negatively impacting bacterial viability.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017Topical dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002A panthenol-enriched mask significantly decreased erythema and hyperpigmentation, increased sebum and stratum corneum moisture, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to a saline dressing in 60 subjects undergoing facial laser treatment.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Repeated short-contact 70% glycolic acid peels provided superior results in atrophic acne scars compared to daily low-strength glycolic acid cream or placebo in 58 women over 24 weeks.
International Journal of Dermatology, 2000Serial glycolic acid peels combined with a modified Kligman formula significantly reduced facial PIH severity in Indian patients compared to the modified Kligman formula alone.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2017Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen achieved a higher cure rate (39%) than salicylic acid (24%) and a wait-and-see approach (16%) for cutaneous warts at 13 weeks in primary care patients.
CMAJ, 2010A moisturizer containing licochalcone A, 1,2-decanediol, L-carnitine, and salicylic acid significantly reduced noninflammatory, inflammatory, and total acne lesion counts compared to a vehicle control in Thai patients during a 12-week maintenance phase.
BioMed Research International, 2020Treatment with 2% supramolecular salicylic acid hydrogel resulted in a regression and markedly improvement rate of 51.01% compared to 43.10% for Adapaline gel in patients with mild to moderate facial acne vulgaris, showing no significant difference in efficacy.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Lactobionic acid produced better skin performance with a lack of skin irritation and barrier impairment compared to glycolic acid in 77 healthy volunteers.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2010Combining a 20% lactobionic acid peel with aluminum oxide crystal microdermabrasion increases skin hydration, improves elasticity, and decreases transepidermal water loss in 20 Caucasian females compared to lactobionic acid peel alone.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019An emulsion containing 10% lactobionic acid significantly reduces human skin surface pH without causing skin irritation or barrier impairment.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
Ingredients
Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Lactobionic Acid, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Tartaric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Water, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Allantoin
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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