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Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution for dry sensitive skin

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Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution

Caution

  • CautionDry Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • RiskySafety

A poor match for dry sensitive skin; the products alongside fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, 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 and sensitive skin due to the presence of glycolic acid and salicylic acid, which can strip essential lipids and compromise your skin barrier.
  • While hyaluronic acid and panthenol offer some hydration, the multiple exfoliating acids may lead to dryness and irritation for your skin type.

How to apply

  • Use your exfoliant PM once a week to help with dryness. Start ⏳3 times a week only if your sensitive skin tolerates it well.
  • Apply the exfoliant after cleansing and toning, but always before your favorite moisturizer .
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the exfoliant into your skin and avoid any rubbing. Let it absorb ⏱ for a minute before layering.
  • Since your skin is reactive and sensitive, apply the exfoliant on completely dry skin for better tolerance.
  • Always do a patch test before your first use and avoid the delicate eye area .

People Say

★4.8Overall rating based on 100+ reviews

Users 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 sensitive skin?

Lovi advises caution because this exfoliant contains multiple acids that may strip essential lipids and cause dryness and irritation on your skin type. While it includes hydrating ingredients like panthenol, a product for dry sensitive skin needs gentle, nourishing ingredients that deeply hydrate and protect the skin barrier without any risk of irritation.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025

Which ingredients make this exfoliant a poor fit for dry sensitive skin?

Glycolic acid and salicylic acid make this exfoliant a poor fit because they can strip essential lipids and lead to dryness and irritation on your skin. Even though it includes hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and panthenol, dry sensitive skin needs gentle, nourishing formulas with ceramides, vitamins, and deep moisturizers that protect the skin barrier without any risk of irritation.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025

What does Glycolic Acid do for dry sensitive skin?

Glycolic acid can be too harsh for dry sensitive skin and may cause irritation, so this skin type needs gentle calming ingredients and deeply nourishing moisturizers to keep the skin barrier safe and smooth.

Acta Dermato-venereologica, 1995The British Journal of Dermatology, 1997

What does Salicylic Acid do for dry sensitive skin?

Salicylic acid is generally a poor fit for dry, sensitive skin because it is designed to clear out pores by removing excess oil, which can easily leave dry skin irritated. A product of this type needs gentle exfoliating helpers paired with rich, soothing moisturizers and barrier-repairing ingredients to keep dry skin calm and comfortable.

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

For dry sensitive skin, this exfoliant treatment goes into your evening routine just once a week, applied after a soothing toner and before your moisturizer. Because this skin type needs extra care, a product of this type needs soothing hydrators and barrier-protecting ingredients to prevent dryness and irritation.

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

It is best to avoid using this exfoliant with retinol on dry sensitive skin, as the multiple exfoliating acids may lead to dryness and irritation. If you choose to use both, apply them on alternate nights to help prevent compromising your skin barrier.

How often should I use this exfoliant?

This exfoliant is a poor match for your dry and sensitive skin, so you should use it only once a week at most to help prevent dryness and irritation. If you choose to use it, this skin type needs soothing, hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, panthenol, and nourishing moisturizers to help keep the skin calm and comfortable.

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

This exfoliant is unlikely to clog pores, but for dry sensitive skin it may cause irritation, peeling or breakouts because multiple acids can strip your skin barrier. A product for this skin needs gentle hydrators like hyaluronic acid and panthenol to keep your face soft and calm without harsh acids.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025

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, 2017

  • A 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, 2025

  • Topical 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, 2002

  • 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

  • Cryotherapy 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, 2010

  • A 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, 2020

  • Treatment 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, 2024

  • Lactobionic 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, 2010

  • Combining 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, 2019

  • An 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.

  • 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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