Dr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Extra Strength Daily Peel Mini

Name: Dr Dennis Gross - Alpha Beta Extra Strength Daily Peel Mini
Brand: Dr Dennis Gross

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WORKS FOR

Anti-aging
Exfoliation
Evens skin tone
Anti-blemish
Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation
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KEY INGREDIENTS

glycolic acid
salicylic acid
lactic acid
camellia sinensis leaf extract
copper pca
mandelic acid
zinc pca
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PROMISES
FULFILLED

95 /100

IRRITANCY

HIGH

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Formula review

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What does the product description say?

"Easy and safe to use at home, the pre-soaked facial peel pads utilise Alpha and Beta Hydroxy Acids to exfoliate skin; decongesting clogged pores and diminishing dead skin cells to reveal a smoother, more refined complexion."

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WIMJ summary

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: glycolic acid, mandelic acid, zinc pca

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
salicylic acid	HIGH
glycolic acid	MEDIUM
mandelic acid	MEDIUM

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"Resveratrol provides antioxidant and anti-ageing properties to minimise the appearance of fine lines, whilst defending against environmental aggressors to leave skin looking radiant, healthy and comfortable with restored vitality."

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WIMJ summary

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains glycolic acid.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
glycolic acid	HIGH
zinc pca	LOW
lactic acid	MEDIUM

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What does the product description say?

"Improve skin tone and texture with the Dr Dennis Gross Skincare Skincare Alpha Beta Extra Strength Daily Peel ; a powerful, two-step treatment that works to combat common concerns, including wrinkles, dark spots and visible pores."

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WIMJ summary

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glycolic acid, mandelic acid, salicylic acid

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
glycolic acid	HIGH
mandelic acid	HIGH
salicylic acid	LOW

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WIMJ summary

This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: glycolic acid, mandelic acid, salicylic acid.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
mandelic acid	HIGH
glycolic acid	HIGH
salicylic acid	HIGH

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"A naturally occurring alpha hydroxy acid that supports natural cell renewal."

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WIMJ summary

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": copper pca, zinc pca.

When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
copper pca	HIGH
zinc pca	HIGH
lactic acid	HIGH

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This product contains antioxidants (achillea millefolium extract, zinc pca). In theory, they could help neutralize free radicals in skin and lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun), but there is no evidence that these ingredients can have a noticeable effect in skin.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
zinc pca	LOW
achillea millefolium extract	LOW
camellia sinensis leaf extract	MEDIUM

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

HIGH

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
alcohol denat.
sd alcohol 40-b
glycolic acid

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
alcohol denat. Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products	7.7% - 9.4%
sd alcohol 40-b Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties	4.4% - 5.3%
glycolic acid An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid	3.1% - 3.8%
potassium hydroxide Used to adjust the pH level of products	2.3% - 2.8%
hamamelis virginiana water A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating	1.7% - 2.1%
salicylic acid Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)	1.2% - 1.4%
polysorbate 20 Helps oil and water mix together	1.4% - 1.7%
lactic acid An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiom)	1.1% - 1.3%
mandelic acid Helps shed the upper layer of dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing smoother, brighter skin. It can help to reduce hyperpigmentation. It has anti-bacterial properties, and might help to reduce blemishes, as well as fine lines and wrinkles. It is considered to be gentler than glycolic acid	0.9% - 1.1%
malic acid Helps adjust the product pH	0.65% - 0.95%
citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH	0.55% - 0.8%
salix alba bark extract A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect	0.25% - 0.5%
menthone glycerin acetal	0.45% - 0.65%
camellia sinensis leaf extract Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation	0.4% - 0.6%
achillea millefolium extract Plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating	0.45% - 0.7%
anthemis nobilis flower extract A plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritating	0.3% - 0.6%
soy isoflavones	0.3% - 0.55%
copper pca Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin	0.3% - 0.5%
zinc pca A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing	0.3% - 0.55%
lecithin Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin	0.3% - 0.5%
disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation	0.2% - 0.35%
alcohol Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties	0.2% - 0.35%
polysorbate 80 Helps water and oil mix together	0.2% - 0.4%
parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients	0.15% - 0.25%
linalool A fragrance. Can be irritating	0.1% - 0.2%
benzyl salicylate A fragrance. Is a likely irritant	0.1% - 0.2%
benzoic acid A preservative	0.1% - 0.2%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.1% - 0.2%
sodium benzoate A preservative	0.05% - 0.15%
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