ZO Skin Health Complexion Renewal Pads for mature skin
Glycolic Acid
Salicylic Acid
Plantago Major Leaf Extract
Hordeum Distichon Extract Hordeum Vulgare Extract
Phellodendron Amurense Bark 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 excellent exfoliation for your normal skin, as salicylic acid and glycolic acid work to smooth texture and promote skin renewal for wrinkles and fine lines.
- Urea and plant extracts provide humectant action and soothing benefits, further supporting skin hydration and comfort.
- The formula is safe for your skin, with no harsh ingredients or irritation risks.
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
★4.7Overall rating based on 1.2k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, these pads are widely praised for effectively managing oily, acne-prone, and congested skin by combining salicylic and glycolic acids to exfoliate and clear pores. While many users achieve a brighter, smoother, and more balanced complexion, those with highly sensitive or dry skin should introduce them gradually due to the inclusion of denatured alcohol and fragrance.
Highlights
Convenient to use Often Mentioned
- “Incredibly convenient and easy to incorporate.”
- “Easy-to-use pad with incredible benefits.”
- “Perfect for on-the-go skincare maintenance.”
Effective exfoliation Often Mentioned
- “Leaves my skin feeling clean, smooth, and refreshed.”
- “Truly renew the top layer of your skin with each use.”
- “Removes dead skin cells to prevent clogged pores.”
Reduces oil Often Mentioned
- “Helps keep surface oils under control.”
- “I've noticed less oiliness throughout the day.”
- “Works effectively to minimize surface oil.”
Brightens skin Sometimes Noted
- “Helped my hyperpigmentation SO much.”
- “My skin looks brighter and more even in tone.”
- “Helps to brighten skin and clarify pores.”
Contains alcohol Sometimes Noted
- “Denatured alcohol is included... it's also drying for many users.”
- “It has denatured alcohol which could lead to sensitive skin issues.”
- “I am very conservative when it comes to having alcohol based products.”
High price Sometimes Noted
- “It's a steep step up from drugstore alternatives.”
- “I just wish they weren't so pricey.”
- “Cut them in half to get more bang for your buck.”
Causes irritation Rarely Noted
- “Can be too much during a flare... may sting on reactive skin.”
- “If you suffer from sensitive or broken skin, [this] may be a more suitable choice.”
- “Fragrances... can lead to sensitive skin issues.”
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Questions and answers
What makes ZO Complexion Renewal Pads a great fit for mature skin?
These pads are a great fit because glycolic acid and salicylic acid smooth texture and help renew mature skin to reduce the look of wrinkles and fine lines. At the same time, urea and plant extracts keep the skin comfortable and hydrated while offering a very safe profile with minimal irritation risks.
Which ingredients make this exfoliant a good fit for mature skin?
Glycolic acid and salicylic acid are the key ingredients that make this exfoliant a great fit for mature skin by smoothing texture and helping with fine lines and wrinkles. Urea and plant extracts also support hydration and comfort, while the formula is very safe and unlikely to cause irritation.
What does Glycolic Acid do for mature skin?
Glycolic acid helps smooth mature skin by encouraging fresh skin renewal and supporting firmness. It may also help improve signs of photoaging and increase moisture levels over time.
What does Salicylic Acid do for mature skin?
Salicylic acid helps smooth and firm mature skin by boosting collagen and elasticity while reducing roughness and wrinkles. It is unlikely to cause irritation when used correctly, but this skin type also needs extra hydrating ingredients to stay soft and plump.
Where does this exfoliant go in a skincare routine for mature skin?
This exfoliant goes in the evening routine after your cleansing toner, starting at once a week and slowly increasing if your skin handles it well. Glycolic and salicylic acids smooth texture and soften wrinkles, while plant extracts and urea help keep your skin comfortable and hydrated.
Can I use this exfoliant with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this exfoliant with retinol, but it is best to use them on alternate nights to avoid irritation. Applying both on the same night may be too strong for your skin and cause dryness or redness.
How often should I use this exfoliant?
Start using this exfoliant once a week in your evening routine, and if your skin feels comfortable, you may carefully use it more often. Glycolic acid and salicylic acid help smooth texture and soften fine lines on mature skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Facial Plastic Surgery, 2014
Can this exfoliant clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?
This exfoliant is a great fit for mature skin and is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts because its active acids help clear dead surface buildup. The included plant extracts and urea also help keep your skin calm and hydrated while you use it.
Is this exfoliant fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It contains fragrance (parfum, limonene, linalool, and hexyl cinnamal) and drying alcohol (sd alcohol 40-b).
What the research says
Urea is a safe and effective dermatologic therapy with wide-ranging clinical utility for various skin conditions and minimal, non-systemic side effects based on a review of the clinical literature.
Dermatology Online Journal, 2013Twice daily application of a multitargeted dermocosmetic cream provided comparable efficacy to benzoyl peroxide 5% gel in reducing inflammatory, non-inflammatory, and total lesions in 150 Caucasian subjects with mild-to-moderate acne over 56 days, while demonstrating superior skin tolerability.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose hydrogel formulations of berberine chloride-loaded escinosomes increased skin residence time and transdermal permeability while maintaining high safety and biocompatibility without skin irritation.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2020Repeated 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, 2017Cryotherapy 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, 2010A 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, 2020Treatment 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, 2024Plantain leaf proteins exhibit a wound-healing effect on vertebrate skin both in vitro and in vivo.
Prikladnaia Biokhimiia I Mikrobiologiia, 2011Plantago lanceolata water extract improves skin wound healing in rats by inducing the transition of fibroblasts into myofibroblasts, increasing wound contraction rates, and enhancing tensile strength through greater extracellular matrix protein organization compared to untreated wounds.
The Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 2015Plantago major and Plantago lanceolata extracts incorporated into 3D-printed polysaccharide dressings enhanced fibroblast wound closure to 64% and 52%, respectively, compared to 29% for the control.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2026Topical steroid withdrawal is driven by excess mitochondrial NAD+ metabolism that can be successfully targeted using complex I-inhibiting interventions such as metformin and berberine.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2025Topical steroid withdrawal presents as a distinct dermatopathology characterized by burning, flushing, thermodysregulation, and elevated mitochondrial NAD+ oxidation, which can be improved by targeting complex I with metformin or berberine.
MedRxiv, 2024Gelatin/chitosan bilayer patches loaded with Cortex Phellodendri amurensis and Centella asiatica extracts inhibited the growth of Propionibacterium acnes and accelerated skin fibroblast cell viability.
Polymers, 2021
Ingredients
Water, Sd Alcohol 40-B, Propylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Urea, Glycolic Acid, Pterocarpus Soyauxii Extract Wood, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Hordeum Distichon Extract Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Spiraea Ulmaria Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Butylene Glycol, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Sodium Hydroxide
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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