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Neostrata Resurface Lotion Plus for combination skin

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Neostrata Resurface Lotion Plus

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, which provides resurfacing benefits. Propylene glycol also helps manage both oily and dry areas by providing humectant action.
  • This formula is highly suitable for your combination skin, as glycolic acid's keratolytic action and propylene glycol's humectant properties are beneficial for balancing different skin zones.
  • 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.

Questions and answers

How well does Neostrata Lotion Plus work for combination skin?

Neostrata Resurface Lotion Plus works well enough for combination skin by providing moderate smoothing and balancing for both oily and dry areas, though other products fit it better. A product of this type needs effective ingredients like niacinamide, propolis, or zinc PCA to regulate oiliness and provide optimal hydration without excess oil or dryness.

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

Glycolic acid and propylene glycol make this exfoliant a good fit for combination skin by smoothing oily shine and balancing different skin zones with moisture. To work even better for this skin type, a product of this type needs ingredients like niacinamide, propolis, and zinc PCA to regulate oil and boost radiance without irritation.

What does Alpha Hydroxy Acid do for combination skin?

Alpha hydroxy acid helps balance combination skin by clearing out pores and removing dead skin cells while keeping the skin hydrated. It smooths out rough spots and keeps the skin feeling fresh and soft.

Skin Research and Technology, 2023International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 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

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

This exfoliant treatment goes in the evening routine, starting at once a week so you can see how your skin reacts before using it more often. Combination skin needs ingredients like glycolic acid and propylene glycol to gently resurface and balance dry and oily zones.

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

You can use this exfoliant and retinol in your routine, but apply them on alternating nights to keep your skin calm and smooth. Combining them both at once may lead to dryness or irritation, so it is safer to give your skin a break between these strong treatments.

How often should I use this exfoliant?

Start using this exfoliant treatment once a week in your evening routine, and carefully use it more often only if you tolerate it well and see good results. This approach helps you balance your different skin zones safely while managing oily and dry areas.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

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

Neostrata Resurface Lotion Plus is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on combination skin, though its strong exfoliating ingredients may cause mild purging when you first start using it. Because this product is an average fit for combination skin, a better option for you would be one that combines gentle exfoliants with soothing ingredients to balance oily and dry zones more comfortably.

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

  • 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

  • Wearing 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, 2024

  • A 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, 2000

  • Treatment 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, 2007

  • Botulinum toxin-A encapsulated in phosphatidylcholine/cholesterol nanoliposomes delivered transdermally achieved a diffusion depth of 380 μm and showed a nonsignificant advantage in relieving post-acne scarring compared to hyaluronic acid hydrogel treatment in 12 facial patients.

    Journal of Materials Science. Materials in Medicine, 2024

  • Topical application of cholesterol sulfate increases stratum corneum thickness and inhibits protease-induced cell dissociation by competitively inhibiting serine proteases in mice and human stratum corneum.

    The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 1998

  • Topical lovastatin treatment impairs the recovery of cutaneous permeability barrier function and stratum corneum cholesterol levels after acetone disruption in mice, an effect normalized by simultaneous treatment with mevalonate or cholesterol.

    The Journal of Clinical Investigation, 1990

  • Treatment with a combination of propylene glycol, ethanol, water, and shampoo was found effective, easy to use, and cosmetically attractive with no observed side effects in patients with dandruff.

    Cutis, 1988

  • A moisturizer containing glycerol and propylene glycol reduced transepidermal water loss, decreased epidermal thickness, increased stratum corneum thickness, and reduced dermal inflammatory infiltrate compared to untreated disrupted skin in six healthy beagle dogs.

    Veterinary Dermatology, 2020

Ingredients

Water, Glycolic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Ammonium Hydroxide, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Cholesterol, Dimethicone, Petrolatum, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Myristic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Peg-40 Stearate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Cetyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Stearate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Isostearic Acid, Tetrasodium Edta

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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