Dermalogica PowerBright Dark Spot Peel

About the Product

What it is: An at-home peel that visibly lifts surface hyperpigmentation—including UV-induced dark spots, post-blemish marks, and melasma.

Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots

Highlighted Ingredients:

• 12% AHA: Exfoliates to visibly fade dark spots and even skin tone.
• PHA with Mandelic Acid: Reduces triggers of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

What Else You Need to Know: Inspired by professional chemical peels, this fast-acting formula with an AHA and PHA blend, including mandelic acid, helps to quickly exfoliate away the appearance of stubborn hyperpigmentation. Brightening tranexamic acid and niacinamide visibly even skin tone.

Clinical Results: In independent clinical results with 33 volunteers and 8 weeks: The product was tested and found safe to use on a wide range of skin tones and types, including hyperpigmentation-prone skin.

Ingredients

12% AHA: Exfoliates to visibly fade dark spots and even skin tone. PHA with Mandelic Acid: Reduces triggers of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate, Glycolic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Niacinamide, C12-18 Alkanoyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Gluconolactone, Phytic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Butter, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrahydroxypropyl Ethylenediamine, Hectorite, Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Tranexamic Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Jasminum Sambac (Jasmine) Flower Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit, Viola Odorata Leaf Extract, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Peat Extract, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Isochrysis Galbana Extract, Nannochloropsis Gaditana Extract, Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Seed Oil, Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract, Tocopherol, Squalene, Phosphatidylcholine, Caprylyl Glycol, Lecithin, Glyceryl Stearate, Lauryl Alcohol, Ethoxydiglycol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Palmitic Acid, Myristyl Alcohol, Bisabolol, Polyquaternium-80, Didecyldimonium Chloride, Beta-Sitosterol, Dipteryx Odorata Seed Extract, Xanthan Gum, Methylpropanediol, Cetyl Alcohol, Titanium Dioxide, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Citric Acid, Stearic Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Cistus Ladaniferus Resin, Styrax Benzoin Resin Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Limonene.

How to Use

• Apply a thin, even layer.
• Leave on for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Rinse.
• Begin by using daily for four to five days, then use two to three times per week.
• For an extra boost, leave on for up to 30 minutes.
• Usage and frequency: only as directed.
• Avoid contact with eyes.
• If irritation or redness persists, discontinue use and consult a physician.
• AHAs may increase your skin’s sensitivity to the sun.
• Use a sunscreen, wear protective clothing, and limit sun exposure for a week afterwards.