Alpha Beta® Universal Daily Peel
Bring the dermatologist office home
Best for balanced/combination skin, moderate signs of aging or blemish concerns - ideal for first time peelers. Step 1 gently but effectively exfoliates with 5 AHA/BHAs to immediately boost radiance, target pores, diminish fine lines, and even out tone and texture while step 2 neutralizes while hydrating and delivering anti-aging actives for smooth, even, balanced skin.
Benefits
Immediate Radiance
AHAs help accelerate cell turnover to remove surface dullness and promote healthy, radiant skin.
Diminish fine lines & wrinkles
AHAs gently but effectively exfoliate to help smooth fine lines and wrinkles.
Even out tone & texture
AHA/BHAs gently exfoliate the outermost layer of dead skin cells to reveal fresh, smooth, younger-looking skin.
Calm & Protect
Chamomile helps soothe while green tea extract helps calm skin and provide antioxidant protection.
Results
In a consumer study, after 1 week:
92% saw overall healthier looking skin
83% saw improvement in appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
92% reported skin looked and felt smoother
Ingredients
Key Ingredients (Step 1)
5 Alpha Beta® acids lift away dead skin cells, while toning and smoothing skin.
Chamomile has anti-inflammatory properties that helps neutralize and soothe skin.
See all Step 1 ingredientsStep 1: Water/Aqua/Eau, Alcohol Denat. (SD Alcohol 40-B), Glycolic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Salicylic Acid*, Polysorbate 20, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Malic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Soy Isoflavones, Glycerin, Copper PCA, Zinc PCA, Lecithin, Alcohol, Polysorbate 80, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance (Parfum), Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate (* - exfoliant)
Key Ingredients (Step 2)
Retinol helps smooth wrinkles and lines while increasing moisture & elasticity.
Green Tea Extract is a natural antioxidant that protects skin from free radicals and environmental toxins.
See all Step 2 ingredientsStep 2: Water/Aqua/Eau, Sodium Bicarbonate, Ascorbic Acid, Retinol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Resveratrol, Ubiquinone, Adenosine, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Soy Isoflavones, Phospholipids, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Copper PCA, Sodium PCA, Zinc PCA, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Octoxynol-9, Tetrasodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Our Promise
About Dr. Dennis Gross Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare is a dermatologist-founded brand. Dr. Gross is an unwavering advocate for his patients, consumers, humanity, bound by the Hippocratic oath to do no harm. His mission - and ours - us to improve your skin health, how it looks, but most importantly how it makes you feel. Our #1 priority is to ensure efficacy without ever compromising safety. We are cruelty-free, paraben-free, phthalate-free, sulfate-free, and vegan. With every product we take a research backed approach and formulate with only pharmaceutical-grade active ingredients to ensure superior results, without irritation.
How It Works
1. Step 1: Isolated Alpha Beta® Acids
A precise blend of alpha and beta hydroxy acids gently loosens the “glue” that holds dead skin cells in place for immediately smoother, brighter skin.
2. Step 2: Anti-Aging Neutralizer
Antioxidants and anti-aging treatment ingredients penetrate deeper into skin to repair damage, protect cells, and restore healthy looking skin, while neutralizing acid activity.
3. Phlux
The neutralizer quickly changes the pH of skin, stimulating collagen production to treat fine lines and wrinkles and firm skin.
Blog
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How To Use
Transform skin in two steps
How To Use
Transform skin in two steps
BEFORE & AFTER
Experience real results with our iconic daily peels
Before
After 30 Days
Transform skin in two steps. Find the peel for you.
Transform skin in two steps. Find the peel for you.
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| SKIN TYPE | Oily or Combination | Normal or Combination | Dry or Sensitive |
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| # of ACIDS | 7 | 5 | 3 |
| WHAT IT DOES | Balances | Balances | Calms |
| Smooths & Refines | Smooths Texture | Smooths Dry Skin | |
| Clears | Brightens | Hydrates | |
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Extra Strength
SKIN TYPE
Oily or Combination
# of ACIDS7
WHAT IT DOES- Balances
- Smooths & Refines
- Clears
Universal
SKIN TYPE
Normal or Combination
# of ACIDS5
WHAT IT DOES- Balances
- Smooths Texture
- Brightens
Ultra Gentle
SKIN TYPE
Dry or Sensitive
# of ACIDS3
WHAT IT DOES- Calms
- Smooths Dry Skin
- Hydrates
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Frequently asked questions
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Thank you for your interest in our Alpha Beta® Daily Peels! If you are new to our daily peels, actives, acids, or all the above, we recommend starting with our Ultra Gentle Daily Peel, or Universal Daily Peel. If your skin is accustomed to acids and actives, you can start with Extra Strength. Our Ultra Gentle Peel is perfect for any beginner or those who have dry and sensitive skin looking for extra hydration and redness reduction. Our Universal Daily Peel is perfect for those with normal and combination skin looking to combat signs of aging and uneven texture. Our Extra Strength Daily Peel is for an experienced peeler or those with oily and combination skin looking to combat advanced signs of aging or frequent breakouts. We encourage new users to start week 1 using every 3 days, week 2 every other day and, if your skin is responding well, week 3 to begin daily use. The best part is you don’t have to limit yourself to just one peel strength. Our skin changes all the time, either due to different environments, age, or hormones. Take our peel quiz to see which daily peel is right for you! https://drdennisgross.com/pages/peel-quiz
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This is a great question! The Alpha Beta® Daily Peels should be used daily. Every 24 hours, a new layer of dead skin makes its way to the surface. For first time daily peel users we recommend starting week 1 using every 3 days, week 2 every other day and, if your skin is responding well, week 3 to begin daily use.
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Great question! Yes, the Alpha Beta® Daily Peels were created by our brand founder and practicing dermatologist Dr. Dennis Gross, to be used daily! Every 24 hours, a new layer of dead skin makes its way to the surface and our daily peels are formulated to remove the outermost layer of dead skin cells by gently exfoliating with AHA/BHAs in step 1 and neutralize acid activity and provide anti-aging treatment with step 2, every day! For first time daily peel users we recommend starting week 1 using every 3 days, week 2 every other day and, if your skin is responding well, week 3 to begin daily use. Remember that they are gentle enough for daily use in terms of exfoliation, and that consistency is key. We also recommend taking our peel quiz to see which daily peel is right for you! https://drdennisgross.com/pages/peel-quiz
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Thank you for your interest in our Daily Peels and for your great question! Depending on the level of pore congestion and active breakouts you have at the start of using our Daily Peels, you may see some temporary purging. It’s important to be consistent and stick to using the Daily Peels in your routine to see long-term results!
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Thank you for your question! This is the Dr. Dennis Gross routine recommendation for all our products. Customize based on the products in your routine!
- Cleanse
- Steam/LED
- Alpha Beta® Daily Peel
- Mask (2-3 times per week or as needed)
- Serums (when applying more than one serum, go thinnest to thickest)
- Eye serums/creams
- Moisturizer
- SPF
- Lip treatments
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Thank you for your great question and for your interest in our Daily Peels! There is no “better” time of day to use our Daily Peels, only that it is used every day. Whatever your personal skincare routine, the Daily Peels are effective. When choosing to use the Daily Peels in the AM, always remember to use SPF as the last step in your routine.
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Thank you for your interest in not only our Alpha Beta® Daily Peels, but our Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Overnight Texture Renewal Peels! When incorporating our Overnight Texture Renewal Peels into your skincare routine, it is important to use only in the PM, and for optimal results should be used 2-3 times per week. On the days that you are using the Overnight Texture Renewal Peel, use your Alpha Beta® Daily Peel in the AM. As you start to use the Overnight Texture Renewal Peels, you can use different strengths of our Daily Peels based on your skin needs. For example, if you are an Extra Strength Daily Peel user, we recommend stepping down to Universal or Ultra Gentle until your skin is acclimated to your new routine. Always remember to use SPF in the AM, especially when using both peels.
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Thank you for your question! Active ingredients like Vitamin C and Retinol are safe to use when using Alpha Beta® Daily Peels and recommended. Be sure to use care when introducing new products to your regimen and reduce frequency of application if needed until skin acclimates. Please consult your doctor for instructions when using peels with prescription-strength topical medications.
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