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If you, like I, are on an endless quest for glowing skin, you’ve undoubtedly dabbled in chemical exfoliators. After all, sloughing dead, dull skin from the surface is among the fastest ways to reveal a more radiant complexion. Perhaps you’ve also learned that too much of a good thing, at least in this case, does backfire to the tune of irritation, redness, and flaking. I’ve learned the hard way whenever my craving for instant radiance leads me to overuse my favorite glycolic acid peels.
After one too many lessons learned, I searched for an alternative quick-fix for dull skin: an exfoliator I could use between my regularly scheduled, twice-weekly glycolic masks without flaking, irritation, and similar consequences. Of everything I’ve tried, the Naturopathica Sweet Enzyme Cherry Brightening Peel has proven the most effective.
A brand best-seller, it’s worth every cent — now doubly so, as it’s 20 percent off when you spend $75 or more on Naturopathica’s site. The sale has no exclusions, so hitting that minimum is hardly difficult. (Need recs? Try the honey-infused cleanser my 71-year-old mom and I swear by.)
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The Naturopathica Sweet Enzyme Cherry Brightening Peel is an ultra-gentle exfoliating mask that sloughs dull, dead cells on the skin’s surface to reveal a fresh-faced glow in mere minutes. The formula relies on fruit-derived enzymes and additional gentle exfoliators to resurface without irritating or overdrying even the most sensitive skin. The mask’s titular ingredient, cherry, is rich in antioxidants, which protect against free radicals in the environment and, in turn, slow signs of aging.
As for active exfoliators, the formula is devoid of glycolic acid or similarly tingle-inducing, sensitizing exfoliants. Instead, the mask relies on bromelain, an enzyme derived from pineapple, that’s gentle enough for daily use. Additionally, the formula features 5 percent lactic acid — a “mild exfoliant,” dermatologist Dr. Michele Green, MD previously shared with InStyle, claiming it’s gentler than its potentially sensitizing peers, and thus perfect for reactive skin types. Moreover, lactic acid poses little to no risk of “redness” or “irritation,” Dr. Green noted.
The rinse-off mask takes around five minutes to work its magic and I haven’t experienced any sensitivity, redness, or dryness after using this peel, even in conjunction with my regular cadence of biweekly glycolic acid treatments. I have, however, noticed brighter, softer skin immediately post-use.
Results aside, I’d argue that the peel is worth buying for the sensorial experience alone. Its scent is jammy and subtly sweet, like cherry marmalade, and the formula, embedded with pulverized cherry bits, has a gellike, spreadable texture that rinses easily sans stickiness.
Shoppers are similarly impressed with Naturopathica’s brightening mask. One reviewer with sensitive skin noticed “results” after a single, five-minute use. Another shopper over 65 years old says the mask makes their skin “so smooth and soft” and complexion “much brighter.” Another reviewer who “struggles with dryness, redness, and sun spots” says the peel delivers a “healthy, even-toned glow.” Perhaps the truest testament to the product’s effectiveness: Many shoppers say they’ve been loyal to the formula for years, and after experiencing its benefits myself, I completely understand why.
For an indulgent, skin-softening treat that brightens and enlivens dull skin sans irritation, shop Naturopathica’s Sweet Enzyme Cherry Brightening Peel. Stock up while you can — 20 percent off ends soon.
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