What is Dr. Grandel Ferment Peeling?
Dr. Grandel Ferment Peeling is an enzyme powder exfoliant from Dr. Grandel’s Cleansing series, built to skip physical scrubbing particles entirely. Its active ingredient is papain, an enzyme that occurs naturally in the still-green skin and seeds of the papaya fruit. Papain works by dissolving cornified skin cells rather than buffing them off.
When mixed with a touch of water or toner in the palm, the fine powder transforms into a soft, cushioned foam. As a result, it gives what Dr. Grandel calls a special cleansing experience without any noticeable exfoliating grit.
Key benefits
- Enzyme-based, not abrasive: papain dissolves rough surface cells instead of physically scrubbing them away.
- Transforms into a light foam: just add water for a soft, cushioned lather.
- Counteracts blemishes: formulated to help refine skin that’s prone to congestion.
- Well tolerated by sensitive and dry skin: Dr. Grandel calls out both skin types as a good fit for this gentler exfoliation method.
Key ingredients
Papain is the defining active of this formula. This enzyme, obtained from papaya, has a peeling effect on skin and supports its natural exfoliation process. As a result, it leaves a smooth, fine surface.
The rest of the powder consists of mild, plant-derived cleansing agents, selected for gentle yet thorough cleansing that complements the enzyme’s action. For example, these include Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate and Lauryl Betaine.
How to use Dr. Grandel Ferment Peeling
- After cleansing, foam about half a teaspoon of powder with a little Dr. Grandel tonic or water in your hands.
- Then apply to face, neck and décolleté and massage in gently for a few minutes.
- Leave to work on the skin for 5 to 10 minutes, moistening again with your fingertips now and then.
- Finally, rinse off carefully with warm water.
Keep away from the eyes. For external use only.
Who Dr. Grandel Ferment Peeling is for
Dr. Grandel positions Ferment Peeling for every skin type, with a specific nod to sensitive and dry skin. That is because its particle-free, enzyme-based exfoliation is less likely to irritate reactive skin than a physical scrub.
Retail size vs. professional size
This listing is the larger 100 g (3.5 oz) jar. Dr. Grandel also sells a smaller 30 g retail jar of the same formula. By comparison, this size is the practical choice for a salon’s repeated client treatments. It also suits anyone using the peeling often enough to want a lower cost per application.
Full ingredient list (INCI)
Microcrystalline Cellulose, Talc, Sodium Lauryl Phosphate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Lauryl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Papain, Methylparaben
Ingredient list per Dr. Grandel’s Ferment Peeling product page (grandel.com); Dr. Grandel’s current site shows the 30 g jar and does not list a separate page for the 100 g size, but it is the same formula in a larger jar. Formulas can change; always check the list on the package you receive.
