Enzymatic Peel

Enzymes (here papain from papaya and bromelain from pineapple) dissolve the protein bonds between dead skin cells. Acids dissolve the cells themselves.

The enzyme peel is the gentlest exfoliation mechanism - no friction, targeted protein dissolution, complemented by glycolic acid. Leave on for 1 to 3 hours, rinse off if you like. Ideal for sensitive skin.

Enzymes work specifically on the protein bonds between dead skin cells - not on the skin itself. This is significantly gentler than acids, which actively dissolve the cells, or physical scrubs, which rub.

Papain (from papaya) and bromelain (from pineapple) are natural proteases - they literally "digest" the bonds. For sensitive, reactive or redness-prone skin this is ideal, so that your skin is exfoliated without being irritated.

1 to 3 hours, as stated in the manufacturer's directions. Apply the peel in the evening to clean, dry skin. Rinsing is possible but not necessary.

Because it contains glycolic acid, apply sunscreen the next morning.

Not on the same evening. If you use retinol in the evening, do the Enzymatic Peel 1-2 times a week on the other days. Both together overwhelm the skin and can lead to irritation.

Better: retinol 3-4 times a week in the evening, Enzymatic Peel on the other evenings (1-2 times a week). This way you exfoliate regularly without destabilising the skin barrier, so that your skin tolerates the retinol optimally.

Yes, often during or right after application. This is the immediate fresh effect - the skin looks brighter and smoother because the surface is smoothed and reflects light better.

Over the next 24-48 hours the effect becomes even more intense, because the deeper layers grow back and renew. The real anti-ageing benefit - refined texture, improved active transport - builds up with repeated use, so that you see clear improvements after 4-6 weeks.