Alpha Skin Care Renewal Body Lotion for sensitive skin
Glycolic Acid Aha
Glycerin
Dimethicone
Petrolatum
Mineral OilCaution
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A poor match for sensitive skin; the products alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with sensitive skin: redness, stinging, and reactions to new products. 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 redness and irritation due to glycolic acid, which can be too harsh for your sensitive skin, though glycerin provides some soothing action.
- This formula is highly suitable for normal skin types, but the concentration of glycolic acid may not be ideal for managing your specific concerns of redness and irritation.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 200+ reviewsThis lotion is frequently praised for its exfoliating and moisturizing benefits, leading to smoother, softer skin. It is particularly effective for dry or rough skin types and helps with concerns like flakiness and mild body acne. Some users note increased sun sensitivity and occasional issues with the pump mechanism.
Highlights
Improves skin texture Mostly Mentioned
- “Skin feels softer”
- “smooths out texture”
- “legs are softer”
Effective exfoliation Often Mentioned
- “Gently exfoliates”
- “clearing up acne”
- “removes dead skin”
Non-greasy formula Often Mentioned
- “Absorbs quickly”
- “no greasy residue”
- “not sticky”
Visible anti-aging Sometimes Noted
- “Reduces lines”
- “younger-looking skin”
- “evens skin tone”
Faulty pump Sometimes Noted
- “Pump doesn't work”
- “aggravating to use”
- “stiff bottle”
Sun sensitivity Sometimes Noted
- “Must wear sunscreen”
- “increases sun sensitivity”
- “AHA caution”
Potential stickiness Rarely Noted
- “Goes on sticky”
- “if you use too much”
- “can feel tacky”
Slow wrinkle results Rarely Noted
- “Not instant fix”
- “takes time”
- “slow for deep wrinkles”
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Questions and answers
Why does Lovi advise caution with Alpha Skin Care Renewal Body Lotion for sensitive skin?
This body scrub offers moderate exfoliation using glycolic acid, which may be too harsh for sensitive skin and can trigger redness and irritation. A body scrub for sensitive skin needs soothing ingredients like fermented Centella Asiatica, cica ceramide, and nourishing oils to strengthen the skin barrier and provide hydration without overwhelming it.
Which ingredients make this exfoliant a poor fit for sensitive skin?
Glycolic acid makes this exfoliant a poor fit because it offers moderate exfoliation that may be too harsh, causing redness and irritation on sensitive skin. Body scrubs for this skin type need soothing ingredients like fermented Centella Asiatica, cica ceramide, and nourishing oils to enhance barrier function and provide hydration without overwhelming the skin.
What does Glycolic Acid do for sensitive skin?
Glycolic acid can be too harsh for sensitive skin, as it may easily cause redness and irritation, especially when combined with sun exposure. This skin type needs gentle, barrier-repairing ingredients like Portulaca oleracea extract to soothe irritation and protect against damage.
What does Glycerin do for sensitive skin?
Glycerin helps keep sensitive skin soft and deeply hydrated while supporting the skin barrier. It is unlikely to cause irritation and may protect against dryness and roughness.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Acta Dermato-venereologica, 1999
Where does this exfoliant go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?
This exfoliant is a poor match for your sensitive skin because glycolic acid can be too harsh and trigger redness and irritation. Sensitive skin needs a product of this type that offers gentle exfoliation combined with soothing and moisturizing ingredients like glycerin.
Can I use this exfoliant with retinol, and in what order?
Using this exfoliant with retinol is not recommended because the glycolic acid can be too harsh and trigger redness on sensitive skin. A product of this type for sensitive skin needs gentle soothing ingredients and barrier-restoring components like glycerin and ceramides instead.
How often should I use this exfoliant?
This product is a poor match for your sensitive skin because its glycolic acid can trigger redness and irritation. Sensitive skin needs gentle exfoliants and soothing ingredients like glycerin instead.
Can this exfoliant clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?
This lotion may trigger breakouts or irritation on sensitive skin because the strong glycolic acid can be too harsh and cause redness. A product for this skin needs gentle calming ingredients and soothing hydrators like glycerin to keep pores clear without stinging.
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 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, 2017Repeated 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, 2017The 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, 2012Wearing an N95 mask alone compared to using dimethicone cream or hydrocolloid dressing caused more adverse skin reactions among 73 military health care workers, with no significant differences in fit test failure rates between groups.
Military Medicine, 2024A dimethicone skin protectant lotion significantly decreased visual scoring and transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control and SLS-only treated sites in 12 healthy humans exposed to sodium lauryl sulfate.
Skin Research and Technology, 2000Treatment with a moisturizer containing dimethicone and glycerine increased epidermal thickness by 0.019 mm, improved barrier function by decreasing transepidermal water loss by 13%, decreased melanin intensity, and induced keratins 6 and 16 in fifteen women with moderately photoaged forearms.
Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 2007Topical treatment with skin-identical lipids in a petrolatum-rich cream base showed no superiority over pure petrolatum in promoting normalization of barrier recovery and inflammation in detergent- and tape-stripped-perturbed human skin over 14 days.
Acta Dermato-venereologica, 2000Topically applied extra virgin olive oil and petrolatum both significantly improved skin barrier function and microtopographic features in 54 healthy adult volunteers, with petrolatum exerting stronger occlusive effects and extra virgin olive oil uniquely promoting epidermal renewal.
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2025Repeated application of concentrated water-in-oil emulsions over four weeks caused no skin irritation, positively affected skin properties, and delivered almost 50% of the applied fluorescein sodium, with isopropyl myristate showing superior penetration performance compared to liquid paraffin in healthy volunteers.
International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2019
Ingredients
Water, Petrolatum, Glycolic Acid, Glycerin, Ammonium Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Dimethicone, Mineral Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Lanolin Alcohol, Peg-40 Stearate, Sorbitan Stearate, Propylene Glycol, Diazolidinyl Urea, Iodopropynl Butylcarbamate
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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