What is Phyris AHA Peeling 20%?
Phyris AHA Peeling 20% is a refining fruit-acid peel. Its formula has a 20% concentration of alpha-hydroxy acids with a pH of 3.0 to 3.5.
Phyris positions it as a treatment-room exfoliant intended to reduce the look of minor skin irregularities. Phyris also intends it to support the skin’s own renewal and regeneration process, for a more refined-looking complexion.
The formula combines a meaningful acid concentration with a low pH. For this reason, it comes in a dropper bottle so a professional can control the amount applied precisely.
Key benefits of Phyris AHA Peeling 20%
- Refines skin texture: formulated to reduce the visible appearance of minor irregularities.
- Supports renewal: a fruit-acid blend designed to support the skin’s own regenerative processes.
- Broad fruit-acid blend: combines glycolic, lactic, malic and tartaric acids rather than a single acid type.
- Professional dosing control: the dropper format lets an esthetician measure and apply the peel precisely.
Key ingredients
Glycolic acid is the primary alpha-hydroxy acid in this peel. It is included for its exfoliating effect on the outermost layer of skin. Malic acid and tartaric acid, both fruit-derived AHAs, work alongside it. Meanwhile, sodium lactate contributes humectant and mild exfoliating properties.
In addition, lecithin is included to help condition the skin during the treatment. Finally, citric acid and sodium hydroxide buffer the formula to hold the pH in its stated 3.0–3.5 range.
How to use Phyris AHA Peeling 20%
- For professional use by licensed estheticians only, following standard peel protocol.
- Cleanse and prep the skin thoroughly before application.
- Then apply the peel evenly using the dropper, avoiding the eye and lip area.
- Time and neutralize the peel according to standard professional protocol and the client’s skin tolerance.
- Finally, follow with a calming, hydrating aftercare product and broad-spectrum sunscreen.
Who it is for
Phyris lists this peel as suitable for all skin types when performed by a trained professional. That makes it a general-purpose refining treatment for clients who want smoother-looking, more evenly toned skin.
Because it is a meaningful-strength acid peel, it is intended for the treatment room rather than home use. It is also not appropriate for clients with compromised, sunburned or highly reactive skin.
Who should be cautious
Professional use only. This is a professional-strength AHA peel. Only a licensed esthetician trained in chemical exfoliation protocols should apply it. A patch test before a client’s first full treatment is advisable.
In the days following a peel, clients should avoid direct, unprotected sun exposure and use daily sunscreen. This is because AHA treatments can increase the skin’s sun sensitivity.
Retail size vs. professional size
This listing is the 30 ml dropper bottle, the professional treatment-room size for this peel; Phyris does not offer this concentration in a separate consumer retail size.
Full ingredient list (INCI)
Aqua (Water), Glycolic Acid, Glycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Sodium Lactate, Tartaric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Alcohol, Malic Acid, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Benzyl Alcohol
Ingredient list per Phyris, reproduced from the distributor listing at vivari.us (this professional-only SKU is not listed on Phyris’s public consumer site). Formulas can change; always check the list on the package you receive.
