Product Love: Dr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Peel - Extra Strength.

I love all of the Dr Dennis Gross range and believe that not only are they highly effective  but that they offer great value for money in terms of their price related to the exceptional results they deliver.

Dr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Peel Pads are something of a cult beauty product and central to the range (they are also the priciest product in the range but once you have invested in them they will last for a long while, especially if you buy the large 'economy' box).

The pads come as a two part treatment that work to maintain the acid balance of your skin (the PH of your skin should be slightly acid - which is why alkaline soaps are so damaging).

Pad #1 is loaded with AHA acids. These act as a chemical exfoliant, removing dead skin cells and declogging pores. Swipe the pad over your cleansed, dry face and wait for two minutes (I normally brush my teeth at this point) before wiping over your face with Pad #2.

Pad #2 not only neutralizes the acids from Pad #1 they also contain retinol and resveratrol and deliver them safely to your skin. If there are any parts of your face that are still feel tingly wipe over them again with the second pad until it calms.

Now you are ready to use your regular night treatment or moisturizer. Your skin is super clean and exfoliated,  your pores are unclogged and the rapid changes in the PH of your skin will help absorb your products better and so they will work better.

(Another great thing about these pads are that they come in individual packages so not only do they not dry out, they are super convenient for traveling with).

I've been lucky enough to have had several consultations and clinical strength peels with members of Dr Gross's staff over the last few years and whilst they recommend using these pads daily I find that just two to three times a week suits my skin. On the in-between days I still acid peel but use something that is not so strong (and also cheaper) such as Ren Clarimatte Toner or FAB Facial Radiance Pads.

I've honestly found that since using these my skin has been clearer - I just don't get breakouts these days - more radiant and glowing. They have totally changed my skin and my approach to skincare and are one of my HG skincare products that I cannot be without! 

Buy them at  www.us.spacenk.com, www.sephora.com or direct from Dr Gross at www.dgskincare.com  

  *If you are unused to using acids on your face you will definitely feel 'a bit of a tingle'. Newbies, those with sensitive skin or anyone who feels nervous about applying acids to their face may prefer to buy the regular strength pads first.