Exfoliants: Scrubs & Fruit Acid Peels for Radiant Skin
Exfoliants are essential for radiant, smooth skin and thus an indispensable component of any effective skincare routine. As pioneers and experts in medical skincare, QMS Medicosmetics offers various exfoliants for all individual skin types and every skin need. They prepare your skin optimally for further care and enrich your routine by supporting the best possible results. Get to know the different peels like AHA (fruit acid), BHA, and PHA – and their significance for other active ingredients like collagen and hyaluronic acid. Discover the right exfoliation for your skin needs now and optimize your skincare routine.
The Most Important Things at a Glance
Exfoliants are your secret for fresh skin! These products help to gently remove dead skin cells and make the skin glow. Through the regular application of an exfoliant, your skin will become more even and radiate more vitality. Clogged pores and age spots will be minimized. Furthermore, exfoliants smooth fine lines and reduce impurities as well as discolorations from pimples or sun damage. An exfoliant can give a dull complexion new radiance and visibly rejuvenate your skin. Try it out and discover how fresh and vibrant your skin can look!
- Acceleration of skin renewal through the removal of dead cells
- Sustainable promotion of a fresh, radiant glow
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- Effectiveness of subsequently applied care products
- Improvement of skin texture for a more even appearance
Mechanical Peeling vs. Chemical Exfoliation
With an exfoliant, also peeling, it is important to distinguish between two to distinguish methods. There are mechanical and chemical peels (exfoliants). The main difference lies in the way, how dead skin cells are removed :
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A mechanical peel (scrub) works with small particles or rough surfaces that you gently rub over your skin. Dead cells are "sanded off" in the process.
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A chemical peel , on the other hand, uses special active ingredients such as acids or enzymes. These break down the connections between the dead skin cells, allowing them to detach. Rubbing or scrubbing is not necessary here - you simply apply the exfoliant and let it work.
You feel mechanical peels immediately, while chemical treatments tend to work subtly .Both methods can renew your skin and restore its natural glow . Which is better for you depends on your skin type and your needs.
Different chemicalexfoliants
There are different types of chemical exfoliants, each tailored to different skin needs:
AHA peels (alpha-hydroxy acids):
Water-soluble AHA acids come from natural sources such as fruit, milk, or sugar cane. These glycolic, lactic, or fruit acid treatments break the bonds between dead skin cells and the skin surface. They are ideal for normal to dry, sun-damaged skin.
- Promotion of cell renewal
- Improvement of moisture retention
- Reduction of hyperpigmentation and acne scars
- Increase in collagen production
- Visible reduction of signs of skin aging
- Improvement of active ingredient absorption
BHA peels (beta-hydroxy acids):
Oil-soluble BHA acid (e.g. Salicylic acid) penetrates deep into the pores and is ideal for normal to oily skin that is prone to impurities or acne. BHA exfoliants remove dead skin cells, effectively reduce clogged pores and have anti-inflammatory properties.
- Regulation of sebum production
- Removal of deposits and excess oil
- Prevention of impurities
- Reduction of redness and irritation
- Matte, even finish
PHA Peels (Polyhydroxy acid):
PHA-acid (e.g. Lactobionic acid or Gluconolactone) has the largest molecular size of the three exfoliants. This means it does not penetrate the skin as deeply as AHA and BHA. This makes PHA a particularly gentle peel. It promotes cell renewal and provides the skin with moisture. These properties help to prevent wrinkles, loss of elasticity, and other signs of aging and improve skin appearance.
- Gentle removal of dead skin cells
- Unveiling a smooth, radiant complexion
- Strengthening the skin barrier
- Improving skin texture
- Acting as an antioxidant, protection from environmental influences
This is how QMS exfoliants support your skin
Our exfoliants have been developed to cover various skin types and needs – always aiming for visible and lasting results. With us, you will find a diverse selection of gentle and more intense chemical exfoliants as well as mechanical peels and body scrubs. It is advisable for beginners to start with a low-dose exfoliant liquid, powder, or a suitable lotion. This way, you can test the reaction of your skin or your skin type (including sensitive, dry skin) . Once the skin has adjusted, you can More intensive exfoliants can be used with a higher dosage. You can choose the type of application – liquid, cream, foam, scrub, or powder – according to your personal preference.
Expert tip:
“Start slowly: For the beginning, a low concentration, meaning one to two applications per week, is ideal. Give your skin time to get used to the peeling and gradually increase the frequency to two to three applications per week.” – Dr. Stefanie Wriedt, R&D Director QMS Medicosmetics
Our products
The formulations and applications of QMS exfoliants are versatile, to cover various skin needs and routines. That’s why you will find many different highly effective exfoliants on this page – from medical exfoliant fluid to exfoliant powder.
Active Exfoliant Resurfacing Fluid
Our facial-fruit acid peeling with AHA acid is available in two different intensities. The exfoliant with 7% AHA is ideal for sensitive skin and exfoliant beginners, while the exfoliant with 10% AHA is suitable for experienced exfoliant skin .
- Improves skin texture and refines skin appearance
- Increases moisture absorption for more glow
- Has anti-inflammatory effects and protects against irritation
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To the 10% AHA Active Exfoliant Resurfacing Liquid
What our customers say:
“I have never had such a good peeling before. My skin feels great afterward and looks amazing!” – Corinna
Gentle Exfoliating Daily Lotion
If you are looking for an exfoliant that you do not need to rinse off, we recommend our gentle exfoliating lotion . This peeling lotion is excellent as a preparation for the collagen care. And here too, you can choose between the more intense variant with AHA, BHA, and PHA acids as well as the sensitive lotion with AHA and PHA acids.
- Removes old skin cells and stimulates skin renewal
- Smooths and firms the skin, can reduce signs of skin aging
- Provides intense moisture
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To the Gentle Exfoliating Daily Lotion sensitive
Body Balance Refining Body Scrub
Our mechanical body scrub contains fine peeling particles that are perfect for exfoliating your body in the shower. Shea butter, Muru-Muru butter, and jojoba oil nourish your skin additionally and provide a smooth skin feel.
- Intensively nourishes and moisturizes
- Leaves your skin glowing and provides a silky-soft skin feel
- Suitable for all skin types except hypersensitive skin
To the Body Balance Refining Body Scrub
Expert tip:
“Always use sun protection: Exfoliants can make the skin more sensitive to UV radiation, so it is even more important to wear appropriate sun protection during the day.” – Dr. Stefanie Wriedt, R&D Director QMS Medicosmetics
Discover these and many more exfoliants and experience how our peels can enrich your care routine. Combine a fruit acid treatment or a mechanical peel with our QMS collagen care – this is how you regenerate your skin and can effectively reduce skin aging.
