Product Overview
AlphaRet Exfoliating Peel Pads are individually packaged pads formulated with lactic acid, glycolic acid, salicylic acid and AlphaRet Technology.
The leave-on formula provides measured evening exfoliation and helps leave the skin feeling smooth.
Recommended For
- Experienced users of exfoliating skincare
- Evening use
- Periodic at-home exfoliation
How to Use
In the evening, use one pad on clean, dry skin, avoiding the eyes and lips. Do not rinse. Follow with moisturizer if desired. Begin with occasional use and adjust according to skin tolerance.
Key Ingredients
- AlphaRet Technology: a proprietary skincare technology used in the formula
- Lactic and Glycolic Acids: alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs)
- Salicylic Acid: a beta hydroxy acid (BHA)
Formula Details
- Dermatologist tested
- Paraben-free
- Fragrance-free
- Dye-free
- Cruelty-free
Available Size
30 individually packaged pads
Full Ingredient List
Aqua/Water, Lactic Acid, Alcohol Denat., Glycolic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethyl Lactyl Retinoate, Salicylic Acid, Ricinoleth-40.
Ingredient lists may change. Please refer to the product packaging for the most current information.
Safety Information
For external use only. Avoid the eye and lip areas. Discontinue use if irritation occurs.
This product contains alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), salicylic acid and a topical retinoid. Use sunscreen, wear protective clothing and limit sun exposure while using this product and for one week afterward. If pregnant, lactating or planning pregnancy, consult a healthcare professional before use. Using multiple exfoliating products together may cause irritation.
Not recommended for:
- Morning use — the pads are made for the evening, and a broad spectrum SPF belongs in your daytime routine while you use them.
- Layering with another exfoliating or retinoid product in the same evening.
- Starting at full frequency — introduce the pads gradually and build up only as your skin adjusts.
- Use during pregnancy or while nursing without reviewing the ingredient list with your own specialist first.
- Skin that is broken, freshly waxed or sunburned.
Temporary dryness, tightness or light flaking can show up while your skin is adjusting. If that happens, space applications further apart until skin feels comfortable again.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should I use the pads?
Start with occasional evening use on clean, dry skin, then adjust the frequency to what your skin comfortably tolerates. The formula is leave-on, so there is no need to rinse afterward.
What is the difference between these pads and AlphaRet Overnight Cream?
Both are built on AlphaRet Technology, but they play different roles. AlphaRet Overnight Cream is a nightly leave-on cream for steady, everyday use. The pads are a periodic exfoliating step with a triple blend of glycolic, lactic and salicylic acids, meant for occasional evenings rather than every night.
Can I use the pads and the overnight cream together?
Not in the same evening. Pick one per night: use a pad on your exfoliation evening, and go back to AlphaRet Overnight Cream on the other nights. That keeps the routine comfortable while your skin adjusts.
Do I need sunscreen while using them?
Yes. The formula contains AHAs, salicylic acid and a topical retinoid, so apply a broad spectrum SPF every morning while you use it and for a week afterward. sunbetter TONE SMART SPF 75 Sunscreen Lotion is an easy daily option.
Can I use a pad around my eyes?
No — avoid the eye and lip areas entirely. For that delicate skin, EyeMax AlphaRet Overnight Cream is formulated specifically for the eye area.
Should I pause the pads before a professional treatment?
Yes, it helps to stop exfoliating at home for a few days before a booked appointment. Tell your esthetician what you have been using when you come in for a facial or a VI Peel, and follow the timing they suggest.
Pairs Well With
- skinbetter science AlphaRet Overnight Cream: your leave-on step on the evenings you are not using a pad.
- skinbetter science Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment: a moisturizer to follow with when skin feels tight after exfoliation.
- sunbetter TONE SMART SPF 75 Sunscreen Lotion: the daytime broad spectrum protection this routine asks for.
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