PCA SKIN Daily Exfoliant for mature skin
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Glycerin
Benzyl Alcohol
Caprylic Capric Triglyceride
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract Oat Kernel Extract
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- HighNormal Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A great choice for mature skin; a few products fit it even better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with mature skin: fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. 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 wrinkles and fine lines, as cellulose acetate and salicylic acid gently resurface the skin, while glycerin and hydrolyzed jojoba esters provide humectant action for your normal skin.
- Bisabolol offers anti-inflammatory benefits, further supporting skin comfort and suitability for your normal skin type.
- The formulation is safe for your normal skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use this exfoliant product in your PM routine once a week to start, increasing frequency only if your skin tolerates it well. Always apply SPF the next morning to protect your skin.
- Apply this exfoliant product after cleansing and toner, but before your moisturizer. This ensures the best absorption into your skin.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the exfoliant product into your face, avoiding any rubbing. Let it absorb for a minute before moving to the next step.
- Apply this exfoliant product on completely dry skin to get the best results. This helps your normal skin accept the product smoothly.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area while using this exfoliant product. Do a patch test before your first use and avoid mixing it with strong acids.
People Say
★4.4Overall rating based on 200+ reviewsUsers find this product to be a gentle and effective daily exfoliant that enhances skin texture and clarity without causing irritation. It is well-suited for sensitive, aging, and acne-prone skin types, with most users reporting a soft and glowing complexion. A small number of reviews mention the physical beads can be messy or that the exfoliation is too mild for their needs.
Highlights
Gentle exfoliation Often Mentioned
- “gentle enough for daily use”
- “not harsh on skin”
- “so mild”
- “exfoliates without irritation”
Improves texture Often Mentioned
- “skin feels soft”
- “smoother, brighter skin”
- “refined complexion”
- “sloughs away dead skin”
Clears pores Sometimes Noted
- “unclog pores”
- “alleviate breakouts”
- “fewer blackheads”
- “clean and clear”
Non-drying Sometimes Noted
- “doesn't dry it out”
- “moisturizing exfoliant”
- “leaves skin soft”
- “feels refreshing”
Pleasant feel Rarely Noted
- “love the smell”
- “creamy texture”
- “luxurious foam”
- “feels fantastic”
High price Rarely Noted
- “pricey”
- “expensive for a wash”
- “investment skincare”
Messy application Rarely Noted
- “beads are messy”
- “messy residue”
- “grains everywhere”
Too mild Rarely Noted
- “just okay”
- “unlikely to reorder”
- “didn't do much”
- “too gentle”
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Questions and answers
What makes PCA SKIN Daily Exfoliant a great fit for mature skin?
PCA SKIN Daily Exfoliant is a great fit for mature skin because it offers moderate exfoliation that smooths fine lines while keeping the skin comfortable. Ingredients like glycerin and hydrolyzed jojoba esters help maintain moisture, and bisabolol keeps the skin calm without causing irritation.
Which ingredients make this exfoliant a good fit for mature skin?
What does Aloe Vera Leaf Juice do for mature skin?
Aloe vera leaf juice helps hydrate mature skin and may reduce the look of wrinkles by supporting collagen. To work best on mature skin, a product of this type needs added nourishing ingredients like rich plant oils and peptides for deep moisture and firmness.
Journal of Oleo Science, 2009Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2015
What does Glycerin do for mature skin?
Glycerin helps keep mature skin feeling soft and smooth by drawing moisture into the outer layer and locking it in. This daily hydration boost supports the skin barrier, keeping dry areas comfortable and protected against irritation.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Where does this exfoliant go in a skincare routine for mature skin?
This exfoliant treatment goes in the evening routine after your cleansing toner and before your moisturizer. Start by using it once a week, and if your skin tolerates it well and shows good results, you can carefully use it more often.
Can I use this exfoliant with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this exfoliant with retinol by applying the exfoliant first and following with your retinol on separate nights to keep your skin smooth and calm. This gentle approach helps prevent dryness and irritation while you care for mature skin.
How often should I use this exfoliant?
Start by using this exfoliant once a week in your evening routine, and if your skin feels comfortable and you see good results, you can carefully use it more often. This gentle approach helps smooth fine lines while keeping your skin calm and comfortable.
Can this exfoliant clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?
This exfoliant is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for mature skin, as it gently resurfaces the surface while soothing ingredients help maintain skin comfort. Its formulation is safe and free of harsh ingredients, which greatly reduces the likelihood of irritation.
Is this exfoliant fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (benzyl alcohol).
What the research says
Topical formulations containing 3.75% glycerol and 1.25% hydrolyzed jojoba esters produced significantly lower evaporative TEWL values compared to glycerol alone at 8 and 24 hours posttreatment in human subjects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2008A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017A multiple W/O/W emulsion containing Rosmarinus officinalis L., Avena sativa L., and Linum usitatissimum L. extracts showed no irritant, phototoxic, inflammatory, or allergenic potential in human skin models and patch tests, establishing its safety as a cosmetic base.
Pharmaceutics, 2021Benzyl Alcohol, Benzoic Acid, and Sodium Benzoate can be used safely in cosmetic formulations at concentrations up to 5%, and Benzyl Alcohol is safe up to 10% in hair dyes, despite causing nonimmunologic contact reactions.
International Journal of Toxicology, 2001A cream combining propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera reduced erythema scars, acne severity index, and total lesion count better than erythromycin cream in sixty patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris compared to placebo.
Clinical Pharmacology, 2018Topical aloe vera gel significantly accelerated split-thickness skin graft donor-site healing compared to placebo in 12 patients, but showed no significant difference in pain relief.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2018Topical application of Aloe vera cream reduced postoperative pain at rest and during defecation, accelerated wound healing at two weeks, and decreased analgesic requirements in patients after open hemorrhoidectomy compared to placebo.
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2010The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012Benzyl alcohol acted moderately and reversibly on stratum corneum lipids, increasing hygroscopicity and decreasing water-holding capacity to the same extent as Azone and DMSO.
Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 1995Topical application of an emollient emulsion containing 15.0% caprylic/capric triglyceride doubled the amount of urocanic acid isomers and increased skin hydration with reduced transepidermal water loss in healthy subjects, though it did not prevent ultraviolet-induced urocanic acid isomerization.
Life, 2023A repair cream containing Rhealba oat plantlets extract, l-ALA-l-GLU dipeptide, and hyaluronic acid provided immediate relief and was judged by doctors as good or very good in 96.8% of cases for wound healing in 2,363 patients following dermatological acts.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2018Topically applied Avena sativa and Avena Rhealba oatmeal extracts significantly reduced skin irritation parameters including a* parameter increase and blood flow increase compared to vehicle in 12 healthy individuals subjected to the sodium lauryl sulfate irritation model.
Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, 2002Colloidal oat extracts diminished pro-inflammatory cytokines in vitro and colloidal oat lotion improved skin dryness, scaling, roughness, and itch intensity in healthy female subjects compared to baseline.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2015
Ingredients
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Propanediol, Cellulose Acetate, Caprylyl Capryl Glucoside, Acrylates Copolymer, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Benzyl Alcohol, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Bisabolol, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Sclerotium Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Rosmarinus Officinalis Oil Leaf Rosemary Oil Leaf, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Tetrasodium Edta, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Lavender Oil, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract Oat Kernel Extract
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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