Last updated on 16 December, 2023
I was looking out for a higher concentration of AHA BHA exfoliator as the Plum chemical peel was too mild to notice any visible effects. I bought the Derma Co 15% AHA + 1% BHA solution and am penning down my review after months of usage.
Brand Claims
Powerful combination of 15% AHA + 1% BHA in this super effective peeling solution battles blemishes while deeply exfoliating your skin that will speak radiance with continued use. What’s more? Bid goodbye to not just blemishes but wrinkles and fine lines as well.Calendula soothes and heals irritated skin while Chamomile takes care of your skin with its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. All in all, this peeling solution is just what you need for radiant and blemish-free skin. The best part, it’s irritation-free and is suitable for all skin types especially if you are a first-time user!
Ingredients
Aqua, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Propylene Glycol, Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Salicylic Acid, Chamomilla Recutita (Chamomile) Extract, D-Panthenol, Calendula Officinalis Flower (Calendula) Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf (Green Tea) Extract, Phenoxyethenol, Chlorphenesin, Glycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Disodium EDTA.
How to use : Patch test before use. Apply on cleansed dry skin. Avoid the eye area. Leave on for 10 minutes & rinse thoroughly with water. Follow up with a moisturizer (in PM routine) and sunscreen (in AM routine). Do not exceed recommended frequency. Discontinue use in case of irritation.
Usage Notes : This product contains AHAs and BHAs that may increase your skin’s sensitivity to the sun. Use of sunscreen is highly recommended during day time. Discontinue use in case of increased skin sensitivity/irritation. Also, after using such a treatment, sunscreen application is very important if you are stepping out during the day. Do not use any other actives after using the peeling solution.
CAUTION : It is not recommended to use this product during pregnancy & breastfeeding. Once your nursing period is completed, please consult with your doctor before using the product again.
Price, Shelf life and Availability
499 INR for 30ml with a shelf life of 2 years from date of manufacturing. One should finish actives within 4 months of opening. Available on Amazon, Nykaa and Derma co website
Packaging, Texture and Fragrance
The product is packed in a dropper glass bottle. The packaging is easy to use but one needs to be very careful. The product is wine in color and has acid kind of fragrance especially like some fermented concoction. It has watery texture and consistency is runny. It is easy to spread the solution on the face but one can only apply a thin layer due to it. The quantity applied per use depends on how well your skin can tolerate AHA BHA exfoliator.
My experience with Derma Co. 15% AHA + 1% BHA Beginner Peeling Face Solution
The product has a watery texture that makes it tricky to apply in a uniform layer on the skin. This product is a part of my evening routine and I usually apply it in the evenings. On applying this peeling solution to my face for the first time, initially, I didn’t feel any tingling sensation, but after a few seconds my face started tingling a bit. I immediately washed it off without a second thought.
Next time onwards the solution felt a little uncomfortable initially and later on as my skin got used to it, I didn’t feel any tingling sensation. After keeping it for some 10 minutes, I washed off with plain water and moisturized after that.
The peeling solution reveals soft, bright and smooth skin after washing off. It works on whiteheads upto a certain extent and I didn’t see any noticeable difference in my blackheads. However, the peeling solution reduces the appearance of pores drastically with regular use. I sometimes experience small zits on my cheeks which if ignored turn into cystic or under the skin acne. Ever since I started using this product I haven’t experienced any acne on my cheeks. The product effectively unclogs the pores and exfoliates the skin to help keep acne at bay. If you follow double cleansing regularly then this peel will be able to give you amazing effects in terms of pore reduction and reduced appearance of blackheads.
On some occasions I did experience a slight purging on my skin. This peel is definitely not beginner friendly. If you use little quantity it may feel as if it isn’t working. But if you use an extra quantity to make it work magically, you may end up with some purging and zits here and there on your face.
Pros
- Formulated with 15% AHA (5% Glycolic Acid, 5% Lactic Acid, 5% Mandelic Acid) & 1% BHA (Salicylic Acid)
- Exfoliates the skin while reducing any excess sebum, clogged pores, whiteheads
- It smoothes out the skin and minimizes the pores
- Reduces acne, pores and exfoliates the skin nicely
- Good chemical peel and works gradually to show good effects
- Reveals smooth and bright skin with regular use
- Suitable for all skin types, except sensitive skin
Cons
- Not a beginner friendly concentration of AHA
- May give a tingling sensation while using for the first time
- Sometimes the solution drips from the face due to watery consistency
The Derma Co. 15% AHA + 1% BHA Beginner Peeling Face Solution Review
This peeling solution is suitable for those looking for to refine skin texture, reduce pores, acne and blemishes. I noticed good results with the peeling solution in the form of reduced occurrence of acne, pore size as well as appearance of blackheads. The product lasts a lot longer than thought due to the watery texture. However this is not a beginner friendly concentration as it purges for a few times before getting used to it. People with all skin types except sensitive skin can use it.