Savor Beauty Pumpkin Enzyme Peel // Lactic Acid Resurfacing Treatment
Works for
Anti-agingLactic acid, Gluconic acid + 1 moreWorks well
“Fueled by Pumpkin and plant-based AHA, this natural enzyme peel fades brown spots, softens fine lines, and smooths skin texture for a luminous complexion.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains gluconic acid.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: lactic 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.
ExfoliationLactic acid, Gluconic acidWorks well
“Pumpkin Enzyme Peel // Lactic Acid Resurfacing Treatment”
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: gluconic acid, lactic acid.
Evens skin toneLactic acid, Gluconic acidWorks well
“Slough off dead skin cells, fade dark spots, soften fine lines, and even skin tone for a revitalized texture.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: gluconic acid, lactic 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.
Anti-blemishGluconic acid, Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceMay help
“5% Lactic Acid: exfoliating, anti-inflammatory alpha-hydroxy-acid (AHA) reduces acne, fine lines, hyperpigmentation”
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains gluconic acid.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Gluconic acidWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (gluconic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
MoisturizingSide benefit · Lactic acid, Glycerin + 3 moreWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, lactic acid.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Sodium anisate, ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Cucurbita pepo fruit~39–58%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~6.7–10.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceLactobacillus/pumpkin fruit ferment filtrate~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactic acid~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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 microbiome)
More about Lactic acidGlycerin~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinSodium levulinate~1.6–2.4%
Sodium anisate~1.2–1.9%
Hydrolyzed pumpkin seedcake~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cucurbita pepo seed extract~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cucurbita pepo cotyledon extract~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sorbitol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolXanthan gum~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumParfum~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium gluconate~0.1–0.35%
Gluconic acid~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in imporved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about Gluconic acidIngredient list view
Cucurbita pepo fruit, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Lactobacillus/pumpkin fruit ferment filtrate, Lactic acid, Glycerin, Sodium levulinate, Sodium anisate, Hydrolyzed pumpkin seedcake, Cucurbita pepo seed extract, Cucurbita pepo cotyledon extract, Sorbitol, Xanthan gum, Parfum, Sodium gluconate, Gluconic acid
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Savor BeautyPumpkin Enzyme Peel // Lactic Acid Resurfacing TreatmentYOUR PRODUCT | Glo Skin BeautyHydra-Bright Pro 5 Liquid Exfoliant | Rhonda AllisonCherry Jubilee Enzyme | Deviant SkincareGentle Resurfacing Liquid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 61% | 61% | 61% |
| Price | $80.00 | $14.00−$66.00 | $15.00−$65.00 | $52.00−$28.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Salicylic Acid | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Votary Sensitive Resurfacing PeelBondi Sands Buff’ N Polish Gentle Chemical Exfoliant
Product summary
"Savor Beauty - Pumpkin Enzyme Peel // Lactic Acid Resurfacing Treatment" is effective for: Anti-aging, Exfoliation and Evens skin tone
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing and Anti-blemish, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Exfoliating acids (lactic acid 3.50% - 5.20%). In this concentration, they will have a noticeable exfoliating effect. They can also have an anti-aging effect and stimulate collagen production in a long-run. Lactic Acid can also help to attract water to the upper layer (works as a humectant).
- Humectants (glycerin 1.30% - 2.00% and lactic acid 3.50% - 5.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 117.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 3
- 4Alpha-hydroxyacids and carboxylic acidsonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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