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ZO Skin Health Enzymatic Peel for combination skin

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ZO Skin Health Enzymatic Peel

Average

  • HighCombination Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for combination skin; other products fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. 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 oily shine and combination skin due to the presence of glycolic acid, bromelain, and papain, which provide enzymatic and chemical exfoliation to promote skin renewal.
  • The keratolytic action and desquamation regulation from glycolic acid and bromelain make it highly suitable for your combination skin type.
  • The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your combination skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.

How to apply

  • Use this exfoliant product in your PM routine starting once a week, then increase frequency carefully if your skin feels fine.
  • Apply this exfoliant step after cleansing and toner, but right before your moisturizer.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the exfoliant into your skin and wait a minute before layering.
  • Apply the exfoliant to clean, dry skin to help control your oily shine comfortably.
  • Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your first use.

People Say

★4.5Overall rating based on 1.8k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this product is highly praised for its ability to gently exfoliate, leaving skin feeling smoother, brighter, and more radiant without significant downtime. Users frequently report that it effectively addresses dullness, rough texture, and minor sun damage, making it a popular choice for maintaining skin health between professional treatments.

Highlights

  • Smoother skin texture Mostly Mentioned
    • “Skin feels amazingly soft”
    • “noticeably smoother”
    • “promotes smoother texture”
  • Brighter complexion Often Mentioned
    • “Look renewed”
    • “brighter appearance”
    • “skin glow”
  • Easy to use Sometimes Noted
    • “Amazing and so simple”
    • “perfect at-home treat”
    • “simple application”
  • No visible peeling Sometimes Noted
    • “No obvious peeling”
    • “minimal downtime”
    • “no shedding”
  • High price point Sometimes Noted
    • “Expensive”
    • “investment”
    • “premium cost”
  • Requires consistency Sometimes Noted
    • “Takes time to see results”
    • “needs regular use”
  • Sun sensitivity Rarely Noted
    • “Increases sun sensitivity”
    • “must use sunscreen”

Sources: lovi.care, zoskinhealth.com, leboskincare.com, myfacedr.com, dermstreet.com, aptmedicalaesthetics.com, and more

Questions and answers

How well does ZO Enzymatic Peel work for combination skin?

This product works for your combination skin, though other products fit it better because it offers moderate exfoliation with glycolic acid, bromelain, and papain to help manage oily shine. An exfoliant treatment for this skin needs effective ingredients like niacinamide, propolis, or zinc PCA to regulate oil and enhance radiance while providing balanced hydration without excess oiliness or dryness.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019

Which ingredients make this exfoliant a good fit for combination skin?

Glycolic acid, bromelain, and papain make this exfoliant a good fit for combination skin by providing chemical and enzymatic exfoliation that helps renew the skin and manage oily shine. To work best for this skin type, an exfoliant treatment needs ingredients like niacinamide, propolis, or zinc PCA that regulate oiliness and provide balance without causing excess oiliness or dryness.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019Giornale Italiano Di Dermatologia E Venereologia, 2015

What does Glycolic Acid do for combination skin?

Glycolic acid helps smooth and brighten combination skin by gently loosening dead surface cells to speed up skin renewal. This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation when used properly, but it needs a reliable sunscreen during the day since it makes skin more sensitive to the sun.

Acta Dermato-venereologica, 1995Archives of Dermatological Research, 1997

What does Bromelain do for combination skin?

Bromelain helps clear away dead skin and smooth out rough areas by gently breaking down outer skin proteins. A product of this type needs soothing hydrators and gentle exfoliants to balance combination skin without causing irritation.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022

Where does this exfoliant go in a skincare routine for combination skin?

Apply this treatment in the evening after cleansing and toning, and before moisturizing. Because it contains glycolic acid, bromelain, and papain to renew the skin, combination skin needs this type of product to provide gentle chemical and enzymatic exfoliation while helping manage oily shine.

Can I use this exfoliant with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this exfoliant with retinol by applying them on separate nights to keep your skin calm and avoid irritation. Because both ingredients renew the skin, alternating them helps prevent dryness.

How often should I use this exfoliant?

Start by using this exfoliant once a week, and if your skin feels comfortable and you see good results, you can carefully use it more often. Combination skin needs an exfoliant that balances oily shine while keeping the skin smooth and calm.

Can this exfoliant clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?

This exfoliant is unlikely to clog pores or cause irritation for your combination skin because it avoids harsh or prohibited ingredients. However, a product for this skin needs ingredients that balance oil and hydration to prevent breakouts while keeping the skin smooth.

Is this exfoliant fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.

What the research says

  • A combination of dermapen and glycolic acid peel significantly decreased acne scar grades and resulted in higher patient satisfaction compared to either monotherapy in 30 patients.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019

  • A fixed combination of hydroxypinacolone retinoate, retinol glycospheres, and papain glycospheres in aqueous gel applied once daily for 12 weeks achieved a 41% mean reduction in GAGS score and a 40.8% mean reduction in total lesions, with 15.3% of patients experiencing mild to moderate local side effects, in 94 evaluable patients with comedonal-papular, mild to moderate acne of the face.

    Giornale Italiano Di Dermatologia E Venereologia, 2015

  • Glycolic acid, salicylic acid, gluconolactone, and licochalcone A combined with 0.1% adapalene showed no hindrance compared to adapalene monotherapy and provided benefits in reducing complications in 25 subjects with mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019

  • Repeated 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, 2000

  • Serial 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, 2017

  • Oral bromelain slightly reduced pain compared to controls (mean difference -0.27) and topical bromelain reduced time to complete debridement by 6.89 days, with no major health risks reported.

    Nutrition and Health, 2023

  • An upcycled pineapple leaf fibre crosspolymer forms a physical barrier that protects against environmental aggressors while providing antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antipollution, UV protection, hydration, and hair benefits.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2026

  • A coaxial electrospun core-shell nanofiber scaffold delivering bromelain and salvianolic acid B demonstrated sustained drug release, in vitro endothelial cell migration, increased capillary formation in an in ovo assay, and in vivo efficacy for skin regeneration and wound healing.

    Biomedical Materials, 2017

  • Topical papain treatment may slightly decrease pain within 30 minutes in humans stung by Chrysaora chinensis compared to placebo.

    Wilderness & Environmental Medicine, 2016

  • Reflux extraction of Carica papaya leaves yielded higher antioxidant capacity and superior in vitro wound-healing activities including fibroblast proliferation, cell migration, and collagen synthesis in human skin fibroblasts compared to ultrasonic-assisted extraction and agitation.

    Molecules, 2020

  • Carica papaya leaf extracts obtained via supercritical fluid and conventional methods demonstrated antioxidant and cytoprotective effects on skin fibroblasts against oxidative stress, driven by their respective lipophilic and hydrophilic constituents.

    Molecules, 2021

  • Topical sulforaphane treatment reduced mottled skin pigmentation in humans and UV-induced pigmentation in wild-type mice through NRF2 and keratinocyte-specific IL-6Rα signaling.

    JCI Insight, 2020

  • Topical application of sulforaphane-rich broccoli sprout extracts reduced UVR-induced erythema by a mean of 37.7% in six human subjects.

    Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 2007

  • Pre-treatment with sulforaphane and phenylethyl isothiocyanate significantly counteracted UVR-induced increases in apoptosis and decreases in catalase in human skin by inducing Nrf2-dependent antioxidant pathways.

    Pharmacological Research, 2013

Ingredients

Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycolic Acid, Dimethicone, Methylheptyl Isostearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Diglycerin, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Isohexadecane, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Dimethiconol, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Maltodextrin, Aleurites Moluccana Seed Oil, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Oleth-20, Bromelain, Algin, Tocopherol, Papain, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Disodium Edta, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin

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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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