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Benton PHA Peeling Gel
Benton

PHA Peeling Gel

Exfoliant · 70 mL

10%$14.40$16.00

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Key ingredients

PHAHyaluronic AcidCeramidesLicoriceAllantoin

Found in the full ingredient list below. Check how it layers with your routine

Made for

Sensitive
Full ingredients (17)
  1. Aqua (Water)
  2. Cellulose
  3. Pentylene Glycol
  4. Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
  5. Glycerin
  6. Chrysanthemum Morifolium Flower Extract
  7. Ceramide NP
  8. Sodium Hyaluronate
  9. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
  10. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
  11. Lactobionic Acid
  12. Allantoin
  13. Propanediol
  14. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
  15. Hydrogenated Lecithin
  16. Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
  17. Sodium Gluconate

Listed from highest to lowest concentration. Formulas change, so check the packaging if you avoid an ingredient.

Product details

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Gentle 2-step peeling

A mild peeling gel that pairs PHA with plant-derived cellulose to lift away dead skin, then leaves skin smooth and moist.

Benton’s peeling gel exfoliates two ways at once: lactobionic acid, a gentle PHA, loosens dead skin cells, while naturally derived cellulose softly gathers them up as you massage. Hyaluronic acid, ceramide NP and chrysanthemum extract keep skin soothed and hydrated, so it suits sensitive skin.

Chemical PHA plus physical cellulose
2-step
Chemical PHA plus physical cellulose
Cellulose’s place on the list
#2
Cellulose’s place on the list
A week, as Benton recommends
2–3×
A week, as Benton recommends
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What’s inside

The ingredients doing the work

  • PHA

    A gentle, third-generation exfoliating acid. Its larger molecules work slowly, softening dead skin with less irritation than AHA or BHA.

    No. 11 of 17 on the list

  • Cellulose

    Naturally derived cellulose that softly picks up loosened dead skin and impurities as you massage, for smoother skin texture.

    No. 2 of 17 on the list

  • Hyaluronic acid + ceramide

    Hydrators that leave a light layer of moisture behind, so skin feels soft rather than tight after peeling.

    No. 7, 8 of 17 on the list

  • Chrysanthemum

    A flower extract that brings moisture and nourishment to dry, sensitive skin.

    No. 6 of 17 on the list

  • Soothers

    A licorice-derived calming ingredient and allantoin to keep skin comfortable.

    No. 9, 12 of 17 on the list

Supporting botanicals

  • Chrysanthemum
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How to use

Two or three times a week

  1. 1

    Cleanse and dry

    After washing your face, gently pat off the water.

  2. 2

    Apply

    Spread a coin-sized amount over the face, avoiding the eye and lip area.

  3. 3

    Massage lightly

    Massage softly without pressing hard, until the cellulose gathers up the dead skin.

  4. 4

    Rinse

    Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water, then follow with a moisturizer.

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Smooth, never stripped

A gentle peel that clears away dull, flaky skin and leaves a soft layer of moisture behind.

Good to know

  • Benton designed it for sensitive skin as well as dull, rough or flaky skin. It can also be used on rough areas of the body.
  • Contains an exfoliating acid. Wear sunscreen during the day.
  • No artificial fragrance or colour, per Benton, and no fragrance on the ingredient list.
  • Dermatologically tested, per the tube.
  • Comes in a 70 mL tube.