Fruit Acid Gel Facial Peel

Recently my skin has been less that cooperative. My skin has been oily and at times looking somewhat bit blotchy in color. Yuck. My usual exfoliants and cleansers haven’t helped. I recently started using this Fruit Peel, combined with the Hyaluronic Pure Moisturizing Cream (Post-peel Repair and Restore) and the Pre-peel Hydrating Rose Glow Gel Deep Facial Cleanser from the same company. The first time I used the peel left it on a very short time to see how my skin would react to it. After washing it off I applied the post-peel lotion and my face felt great. It stayed oil free all day and my skin tone looked good.

About 5 days later (today) I decided to use it again and leave it on for a little longer. I also used more of the product this time. After a short while I felt a very mild sting. Not in a bad way, but more like a sign it was working. It wasn’t uncomfortable, I could just tell it was there. I could really feel it getting into my skin this time. After that I washed it off and applied the lotion again. Now hours later I can still feel the results. The oil in my skin I’ve been fighting with is long gone and my face feels so smooth and tight.

This is a nice chemical peel that you can use for short times weekly to get the desired results. I love using something like this over the peels that you do all at once and then spend a week with a red face. You can use this treatment for a short time once a week to get the desired results for your skin. And doing it this way, you can still go out the same day and not look blood red in the face. My skin is feeling tender from the peel earlier today, but it’s not red. So if you want a great peel that you can use, where you can see and feel the effects and use it each week, this AHA fruit acid peel is a great choice.

Also something I really like about products made by this company is they are not tested on animals. Each product states this on the label. Animal testing for cosmetic purposes is a thing of the past and I appreciate that this company chooses not to participate in the inhumane and outdated practice. Also noted on the label is these products are made in America.

Sample provided for review

I was given the cleanser, peel and moisturizer by this company to review and ooh la…I was delighted how soft and smooth my skin felt after the first treatment using the products.

After washing my face with the cleanser and patting dry, I carefully applied the peel. I have tried other peels in the past and my skin felt nothing, but years ago I used a peel that wrecked havoc on my skin so I always use caution. I felt an initial tingling with this peel and I kept an eye on my skin for any changes. After the time was up (the company recommends 1-3 minutes depending on your skin) I rinsed it off. My skin had a slight pink glow and I applied the moisturizer.

My skin felt baby soft and smooth – love it! I would recommend this product if you want a softer feel fast!

Amazing product!! My skin looks and feels fantastic. I’ll definitely be buying this on a regular basis. I love it!!

I love the way this fruit acid peel really feels like it’s working right from the start, with a tingling sensation. The instructions recommend taking care to initially utilize this Refresh Skin Therapy peel for one minute to start with, and to try it first on skin that is not on the face, in the event of a bad reaction. I experienced no bad reactions whatsoever, and in fact find this Refresh Skin Therapy product to be so beneficial (it lightens the skin slightly as it exfoliates chemically) and so gentle (it seems like one can use it just about every night) that I’ve made it a regular part of my skin regimen.

The effects of using this Refresh Skin Therapy gel peel regularly (at least a couple of times a week, applying in the evening) are nothing short of stunning. I can feel a softness return to my skin and see a beautiful clarification and glow of facial skin that had become blotchy.

For best results, give this product time to show all it can do. While smoothness will likely come first, it takes a while for the product to lighten and brighten the skin… but WOW is it ever worthwhile!

I am very particular about which skin and facial products I use, since I have extremely sensitive skin. Most over-the-counter skin products (including some high-end, well-known labels) end up in my garbage can, simply because they cause my skin to break out. My skin requires pure natural ingredients, which is why I’m particularly impressed with this Refresh Skin Therapy product that I received as a free trial sample to review.

Highly recommended!

I have severely sensitive skin so I tend to avoid products that may cause irritation. In addition to severely sensitive skin, I have dry and oil skin that results in some acne despite my adult age. I’m so happy that I was referred to try this product because not only does it not irritate my skin in the slightest bit, it results in a beautiful glow, smooth skin, and less acne resulting from combination dry and oily skin. I would recommend this product to anyone wanting to get a dermatologist or medical grade exfoliant peel that results in smaller pore size and overall more youthful skin and radiant skin. I also love that this product and all of Re{Fresh} products because they are free from yucky Parabens, Perfumes, Dyes, and Phlalates.

Cleared pores for first time

I am so impressed with the instant result, I dared to post a video without makeup. I don’t get a lot of redness and what I do get goes away quickly. I have instant firming and line reduction

*I was sent free product in exchange for my thoughts*

Actually works!!!! Read all the reviews and decided to purchase it for myself, only used it twice so far but really has helped my skin tremendously….works, works, works!!!! And safe!

I have used this product for approx 1 month. I use it 3 days per week and have just recently noticed the sun spots fading. I have a couple of very dark spots that are lighter. I only apply on the sun spots and yes it does tingle and burn a little. I have tried every product out there with no results till this. Money well spent!!

(Full disclosure: I received a free product from the manufacturer in exchange for an honest review.)

I was giddy with excitement when Refresh Skin Therapy contacted me back in June with a request to review its products. I receive review requests for skin care products nearly every week, but this was the first time I’d been offered *vegan* skin care products for review. (According to its website, Refresh Skin Therapy does not use ingredients derived from or tested on animals. Its products are also free from parabens, perfumes, dyes, and phlalates, and made in the USA.) Naturally I jumped at the chance.

Along with the Fruit Acid 15% Gel Peel, I also received a bottle of the Reveal Pre-Peel Rose Glow Cleanser and a jar of the Hyaluronic Pure Moisturizing Cream. Since they were part of a skin care regimen, initially I used all three products together: three times a week (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday nights before bed) for eight weeks. After this I started using the cream on the daily, since it’s thick and rich and works great with my combination skin. After nearly two months of use, the bottles of peel and cleanser are still about 80% full. If used as directed (and just on the face), they should last at least 10 months; more if you can only tolerate the peel once or twice a week.

Let’s talk about that. When I hear the word “face peel,” images of a hideously red-faced Samantha Jones come to mind. Of course, this isn’t fair; after all, it was a professionally administered chemical peel that wrecked Samantha’s face right before Carrie’s book launch. But prior to this, it was my only experience with any sort of facial peel. So I was understandably nervous.

When first using the peel, I was very cautious in its application, since I didn’t know how my skin would react. I started by applying the peel to a very small area of my chin. When my skin didn’t start sizzling or erupt into angry red blisters, I slowly spread the gel onto the rest of my face, in very small batches.

While I did notice a slight, tingly sensation, it didn’t hurt at all; and, while my skin was a little pinker immediately afterwards, this only lasted fifteen minutes or so. I only planned to use the peel once or twice a week, but quickly found that my skin – which is usually on the sensitive side – could easily tolerate the maximum recommended dosage of three times a week.

That said, the peel does sting or even downright hurt when applied to broken skin, such as a cut or even an intact pimple. There was a period of a week when I had to stop using the peel altogether because I’d skinned my hands pretty badly while weeding. (You can also apply the peel with a q-tip or gauze, but I hate doing this – it seems like too much of the product clings to/is wasted on the application medium.)

Though it’s somewhat subjective, I did notice a significant improvement in the appearance of my acne scars, with the most dramatic changes occurring in the first four weeks of use. In particular, I had one flat and one atrophic scar, both under three months old, that had that angry, new-scar redness about them and were thus especially bothersome. The peel greatly minimized the redness, as well as the overall appearance of each (though it didn’t do much to help the pitting in the atrophic scar, which doesn’t come as a surprise; those usually require professional treatments).

I also have a smattering of older, long-faded scars, which didn’t evidence such obvious improvement. Based on my own experiences, I’d say that the peel works best on newer scars.

Back in my omni days, I also experimented with a variety of non-vegan over the counter scar treatments and fade creams (Mederma, Ambi, Palmer’s Scar Stick), and the Refresh Fruit Peel is the *only* one that yielded noticeable results.

Because the peel contains Alpha Hydroxy Acid, which may increase the skin’s sensitivity to the sun, take care to use sunscreen for at least a week following the last application.

Very soft peeling, almost any thing . I use it and sleep with it, no flakes , no nothing, but thats ok.

The Fruit Acid Peel Kit is a perfect product to refresh and bring out your new beautiful healthy skin under the dead skin above. With this kit by Refresh Skin Therapy you get a Fruit Acid Peel Gel and a Pre-Peel Cleanser.

First the Pre-Peel Reveal Rose Glow Cleanser. It is a nice way to restore the skins pH balance and remove those nasty impurities on our skin. Mainly, I see it as the preperation treatment before the peel. Therefore, the Pre-Peel will help clean off the impurities and provide the skin with vitamins and essential fatty acids. This will keep your skin healthy and protected from free radicals before you begin a Peel Treatment with this kit. You also get a nice size 4 oz Pre-Peel Hydrating Cleanser with this kit, enough to prepare your skin before a peel.

Now the Second product is the Fruit Acid Peel Gel with Kojic Acid is a perfect way to exfoliate the top layer of skin and work deep into the skin cells and remove the thick dead damaged layer. Than all you see is that beautiful clean fresh and glowing skin underneath. I actually
think of it as a way to cut off the dead and dull looking skin that won’t get off your face, even with just a scrub with a cleanser. Once you remove that old skin you have a lovely fresh, brand new skin beneath that hasn’t been destroyed by toxins or any other damaging products.

I felt a quick refreshing feeling on my skin once I did this Fruit Acid Peel. It left my skin smooth and breathable. I don’t feel any tight or see any dull patches on my skin. It really does work deep to get those dead damage skin cells off the face.

However, many will also result with the use of a Acid Peel is a way to prevent bacteria and rosacea flare ups from the Kojic Acid. You will notice reduction of fine lines and wrinkles from aging as well as those dark spots and scars from recent or old acne.

I love the fact that its also Vegan and never tested on our friends, the animals. There isn’t anything fake in this product and made right here in the USA. Also this is in a 1 fl oz bottle, which you only need a little to do the peel and it will allow you to do 20-30 full facial applications.

The entire process is wonderful! I never really did a peel myself and the idea sounded exciting. Therefore, once I got to use this product I was excited to see how beautiful my skin will look after. I must say I was super please with how refreshed my skin felt and it didn’t even cause my face to look red or irritated one bit. I always felt that a peel would cause you to break out or get red for awhile, but I was wrong. This peel didn’t leave my skin red and it didn’t even hurt.
I can only say that this was my results, so I don’t know how it may affect anyone else, but I think its a really great product!

The Fruit Acid 15% Gel Peel, Enhanced with Kojic Acid also has a nice scent. It comes with an applicator for ease of use. It’s already been two weeks since I started using it and I’ve been applying it twice a week. Three times weekly is the recommended use, but since I’m new to this, I’ve only been applying it twice a week. There are improvements on the pimple marks and dark spots; they are lighter and some are less visible. I noticed that the appearance of blackheads have lessened, too. My skin is clearer and glowing. I’m using this together with the pre-peel cleanser and I’m sure I will continue to discover a lot of good things about this duo.

Overall, I’ve had a wonderful experience with these products. My skin is brighter and softer. If you’re looking for gentle products to eliminate acne scars and dark spots and fight the signs of aging, these are worth giving a try.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free for the purpose of this review. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

If I could dip myself in this daily, I would. It’s been remarkably effective on my face and neck. I bought this peel to see if I could reduce the darkness of some freckles and age spots on my face. It worked so well on my face–I have very few spots/freckles and they are faint now–that I used it on my neck and got great results there too. Which is why I wish it came in vat, or at least quart, size so that I could use it on my legs, arms and back easily (Refresh Skin Therapy folks please take note).

I had a great experience with this mask. I’ve used MUAC’s Fade Peel in the past, and have recently been using a Glycolic 50% peel. This mask felt even stronger than that! Immediate tingling, and when I washed it off my skin felt tighter and smoother. I’ll definitely continue to use this product.

I have acne prone and extremely sensitive skin, so I was a little wary of this peel. I even have to make my own cleanser, since my skin is so reactive. This turned out to be the best peel I’ve ever used. Two days later my skin texture was improving very quickly, my skin felt softer and smoother, and I just couldn’t wait for the week to go by so I could use it again! I’ve used the peel twice so far, and since then my acne has decreased pretty drastically, the leftover marks are fading, my skin texture is great, and I find it very difficult not to rub my hands all over my new nice skin.

Both times I did the peel, I left it on for the whole 3 minutes, which surprised me. Usually peels get too uncomfortable for me to leave them on for the max time. It stung for the first minute, but only on broken skin from active acne. Anything will burn on that, so it’s no fault of the peel. I love the gel consistency. It makes the peel very very easy to apply. Normally peels are a very thin liquid, and you really have to apply them with a cotton pad or some sort of tool, but this can be applied directly to the skin and distributed with your fingers, and it won’t run down your face or get in your eyes.

10/10. I would recommend this peel to any skin type, even the most sensitive of sensitive skin. The formula is gentle, very effective, no odor, no alcohol, and worth every penny. If you have acne or any concerns with skin texture or tone, this peel will work wonderfully (as long as you’re using sunscreen!!!). I really can’t think of a single negative thing to say about this product.

I was a peel virgin before I bought this, but it’s incredibly gentle and I’ve experienced no ill side effects. I did the first peel for 1 minute, then a week later I did it for a second time at 3 minutes–again, having never peeled before and with a daily exfoliation routine that’s spotty at best–and I experienced minimal stinging while it was on and no harmful repercussions afterward.

After the first time, my skin was incredibly soft and smooth, but after the second peel it was in baby bottom territory. I had two large blemishes on my chin that I’d picked at, making angry red splotches, in the days before I did this peel for the second time. The morning after I peeled, they were minuscule red dots. I think it might have helped stop a burgeoning breakout on my forehead in its tracks, too.

Both times I did the peel I did it on dry, clean skin, without using any of my normal exfoliators beforehand. Afterwards, moisturized like hell and smoothed a thin layer of Vaseline over my whole face for added moisture overnight.

I’m telling you. Soft as a baby’s butt. This is a keeper.

I am an advanced peel user and do weekly 15% salicylic acid peels. This product was EXACTLY what I needed for the winter with the dry air moving in. Immediately after rinsing the product off my skin feels smoother and in the following days it feels more hydrated thanks to the alpha hydroxy acids. I’m now alternating the salicylic peel with the Fruit Acid Gel Peel every other week. It’s allowed me to keep up with my weekly exfoliation without overly drying my skin from the salicylic acid! It’s very gentle and would work well for those new to chemical peels.

First impressions!

First of all, you should know that when this peel says gel- it means gel. After seeing the container and the dropper that it came with, I really expected a liquid. I’m so happy that it’s a gel, however. It makes application so dang easy.

Second of all, this peel is amazing! It’s an absolutely fantastic step up for your typical low concentration chemical exfoliant. It feels great, it doesn’t sting whatsoever, and it really makes the skin glow. The next morning I woke up to drastically reduced inflammation and redness. Any acne I had was markedly smaller and less painful. As someone who loves using peels and chemical exfoliants, I really wasn’t expecting noticeable results. Needless to say, this blew me out of the water.

Refresh’s Fruit Acid Gel Peel is fantastic! I’ve been trying it out on the left side of my face for the past 3 weeks and my skin is noticeably more even in both tone and texture on my left side than the right. It’s been fading my freckles, as well as making my pores almost invisible and evening out my bumps. It’s very beginner-friendly – the gel is easy to apply, and the stinging sensation is bearable. I honestly have no complaints about this product at all!

Skin Type: Normal to Dry

Skin Concerns: Hyperpigmentation, dehydration and hormonal acne prone, aging

Peel Experience: Intermediate. I’ve been using daily chemical exfoliants for almost a year and low-strength mandelic and lactic acid peels for several months.

Product Review: I had one of those never-ending pimples on my left cheek that started to form in mid-August. It took several weeks for it to get to the point where it was an actual post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation mark, and not an active pimple disguising itself as PIH. It’s been over three months since I’ve been battling this bugger in some form or fashion; and the PIH is seemingly just as stubborn as the pimple that caused it.

I used the [re]fresh 15% Fruit Acid Peel four times in two weeks: twice on its own and twice layered on top of my other regular peels (mandelic and lactic, both 40%). I wasn’t expecting the [re]fresh fruit acid to be a miracle product for this one spot because of its strength, but I was absolutely curious to try it and I’m really glad I did.

Although the super-human PIH didn’t fade much over the two weeks, I definitely saw noticeable improvement in the fine lines under my eyes. They are smoother and my overall skin is softer. I also saw a decrease in the redness around my nose and inner cheeks.

Conclusion: I would recommend this product to anyone who is new to chemical peels or who wants to add a slight boost to their existing peel’s effectiveness. I love that it doesn’t contain alcohol — an ingredient found in most chemical peels that can wreak havoc on my dry skin.

This was my first time using an at home peel and I was really surprised by the results for only a 15% peel – and how little it stung for the results.
The gel consistency is great, you know exactly where you are putting it and it stays there.
When I first used it, it got down to the blocked pores which looked worse, but a quick treatment for the blocked pores and my skin looked so much better; smoother and brighter. I have freckles and the skin around them looked brighter while the freckles have not faced much with three uses – but the dark spot on my cheek has faded. My oily t-zone stayed matte the next few days after using it too, which is a huge plus for me – especially when you have to wear sunscreen after any peel which makes your skin look oilier.
This peel washes off with just cold water, no neutralizing agent needed which saves on time and added items needed which is great too.

Product got here in perfect condition and on time! I love this peel! It’s not too harsh on my sensitive skin and it’s easy to neutralize. 🙂 My redness seems to be fading as well as my hyper pigmentation in just a few weeks of using it twice a week.

I love this just as much as I do the refresh Lactic Acid peel. Both peels are very gentle on my particular skin. The bottles suggest that you start at one minute for application and then, if your skin has no issues to work up to 3 minutes. Both products I was fine to use for 5+ minutes. This Fruit Acid peel I have layered over top of my Lactic Acid peel a feel times to increase the results. My skin is super soft and smooth after rinsing, and I only get a slight pink flush on my skin that only lasts for up to 30 minutes, but often goes away sooner. I do all my peels at night before bed so I never need to worry about putting makeup over my freshly peeled routine. I always rinse off and pat dry then put my Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid serums then apply either my Emu oil or Rose Hip oil. I have been applying this fruit acid peel to my neck and cleavage area as I am 32 and a side sleeper. I do not smoke and my skin is pretty clear (due to being sulfate free for 2 years and oil cleansing my face) but since I am a side sleeper, I do get some light creases. It is always important to start moisturizing your neck in your late 20s, early 30s as necks age a person. You do not want your face all bright and youthful but your neck all lined. 🙂

This has a light fragrance, applies easily, and rinses well. I love that you only need water to neutralize it. I find it gentle enough to apply with my fingers, if in a pinch, but I do for the most part apply this with a cotton pad since over several uses it can dry out my fingers and hands. I have tried higher concentration peels than I can only leave on for 1 minute and have to space a long time in between treatments. I prefer a lighter peel than I can use more frequently. I highly recommend this product. *Sample received for review

Makes skin sooooo smooth!

I use this about once a week to help peel off the surface layer of the top coat of skin on my face, as I suffer with adult acne. This helps to keep my face from breaking out as frequently. I also use this on the bottom of my feet for my at home self pedicures for the summer months when im going to be wearing sandals a lot. Every female needs a bottle of this around the house. Really good for removing callouses and warts.

Evens out my skin tone. Renewed my skin. Love the product will purchase again.

The ingredients are a dream come true. It just the right thickness, no smell and gives you that hard to put your finger on it glow.

Makes my skin look fresh and younger. It quick its easy and it works!! I use it on my neck, face, lips, chest, and anywhere I want. It always works.

Good peel that is not to harsh on your skin

This was recommended by a lady who gives me facials. I have large pores and cystic acne at times with scarring. This is the best exfoliator I’ve found to prevent acne and also smooth my skin from scarring.

Great at home product if you are looking for a good gentle peel. I saw great results the first time I used it which was worth the price alone!! Second time was not as dramatic but I still noticed a smoother brighter complexion.

I am still on the 3rd week of trial for this product. So far, i have not seen any visible difference around my problem area which is Melasma/ dark spots from pregnancy.
But my skin feels smooth. So I will wait a few more weeks to see the actual result.

The Fruit Acid 15% Gel Peel is a vegan line with botanically derived ingredients. It is Alcohol, Paraben, Phthalate and Gluten free. It has no added artificial colors, fragrance, or preservatives. It is not as harsh as other peels, so it is safe to use at home.

All you have to do, is cleanse your skin with a cleanser and alcohol. Then apply 1-2 droppers full to fingertips or preferably to a cotton pad and smooth over face and neck, avoiding eye area. I did a patch test first on my arm, to see that I am not allergic to it. The first time I used the peel for only 1 minute to see how the skin reacts. Then I started using it for 3-5 minutes at a time. I use it every other week to give my skin a little advantage.
As it is very mild, it doesn’t give the huge results like a chemical peel, but it has cleaned up my complexion and faded a couple acne scars.
I received the peel in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

This does great for fine lines and wrinkles and it works well for pimples that is what I use it for. With being a makeup wearer I need something to deep clean my pores and this is the stuff I need it also helps with Fadingaway dark spots and melasma to reveal smooth, beautiful skin
Minimizes pore size and improves overall complexion Smoothes away dry, rough skin I love the idea of it being Alcohol free Paraben free Phthalate free Gluten free and has No added artificial colors, fragrance, or preservatives Vegan friendly

100% Made in the USA

I received this product at a discount for testing and product reviewing purposes. This is my honest unbiased review.

It is a very good product. I am impress.it really works. Hi everyone. I see some skin changes thx U

Love how I feel and look after treatment.

One of the best I have used. It is a strong peel and definitely works.