Peel Suggestions - Sensitive Skin

[cianni]

Hey BT’ers! I’m looking for a peel, preferably something that would be effective even if only used 1-2 times per week (I know a lot are marketed as a daily peel). I have fairly sensitive combo skin (dry cheeks, oily t-zone). I received a sample of the Dr. Dennis Grossman Alpha Beta peel in Ultra Gentle and I liked it, but that formulation only comes in the 35 pack. I think I would rather start off with a smaller size to try, especially because I wouldn’t use it every day. Do you have any suggestions? I heard good things about the NuFace prep n glow wipes and the FAB facial radiance pads, but I’m not convinced they’re going to be as effective as a peel. Thanks!!

[txcatx]

@cianni Just wanted to mention that I use both the Dr. Dennis Gross peels and the FAB pads. The FAB pads are definitely more gentle and not as effective as the Dr. Dennis Gross peels. I tend to use the FAB pads most mornings to tone and refresh my face, but I swap out one of those pads for the Dr. Dennis Gross peel once or twice a week, partly due to cost and partly because I feel like I don't need to use that stronger strength of a peel daily. 

[ChristineR07]

While it isn't a much smaller pack from a number of uses perspective @cianni, my favorite is the Neogen peel pads.

https://www.sephora.com/product/bio-peel-gauze-peeling-green-tea-P418822 

They're designed for twice weekly use and are great on even super reactive skin like mine.

[cianni]

Thank you! Unfortunately that brand isn’t sold through Sephora Canada, but I was able to find it on Amazon actually! I normally wouldn’t buy skincare off amazon unless I had owned it before or it was recommended to me so I’ll give it a try!

[lipstick4soul]

make sure it is an authorized retailed if it is on Amazon. Personally, I would be concerned about counterfeit product more on Amazon rather than just being concerned about a reaction.

Also, in my experience, the ultra gentle and regular peel pads from DDG are not that different so if you can get the 7 day pack of the regular ones where you are, I'd try those (and then only once a week to start).

If your skin is sensitive, you might consider lactic (like in the good genes sold in US) rather than a peel pad with glycolic like DDG. Zelens (UK based) is the best peel pad I have used that does not contain any glycolics. They are not available at Sephora though.

[ChristineR07]

You're welcome! Hopefully, that works out for you! I'm always hesitant about buying skincare/beauty from Amazon as well.