Philoderm Lightening Peeling is a professional chemical peel developed to improve hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone. The formulation combines a high concentration AHA complex with targeted depigmenting agents to achieve both exfoliation and melanin regulation.

Glycolic acid promotes exfoliation and accelerates epidermal turnover, helping to remove pigmented keratinocytes and improve skin clarity. Mandelic acid, with its larger molecular structure, provides a more controlled and gentle penetration, making the peel suitable for a wider range of skin types, including darker skin tones.

Kojic acid and arbutin act as tyrosinase inhibitors, reducing melanin synthesis and helping to prevent the formation of new pigmentation. This dual mechanism makes the peel effective for conditions such as melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone.

The formulation is designed as a superficial peel with controlled activity, allowing for repeat treatments with minimal downtime while maintaining a strong focus on pigmentation correction.

Philoderm Lightening Peeling is commonly applied to the face, neck and décolleté to improve skin brightness, tone uniformity and overall skin quality.

Product Information

Glycolic Acid
25% – promotes exfoliation and disperses melanin

Mandelic Acid
5% – provides gentle, controlled exfoliation suitable for sensitive or darker skin

Kojic Acid
4% – inhibits tyrosinase and reduces melanin production

Arbutin
2% – supports pigmentation control and skin brightening

pH
Approximately 1.8

Packaging
50 ml bottle

Mechanism of Action

• Exfoliation of pigmented skin cells
• Inhibition of melanin synthesis
• Improvement of skin tone and clarity
• Controlled epidermal renewal

Application & Endpoint

• Apply evenly to clean skin
• Monitor for first erythema as endpoint
• Neutralise immediately after endpoint
• Follow with calming care and strict sun protection

Downtime

• Minimal downtime
• Mild flaking may occur
• Increased UV sensitivity

Clinical Positioning

• Superficial peel focused on pigmentation
• Suitable for melasma, PIH and uneven skin tone
• Appropriate for darker skin types (Fitzpatrick IV–VI)
• Ideal for repeated treatment protocols