a facial peel that'll burn fine lines right off your face

I don’t know about you, but 90% of the facial masks I try don’t impress me. So when I find a mask that actually does make a noticeable difference, I get all happy inside. (It’s kind of like a non-alcoholic version of a martini.)

Ren Glycolactic Skin Renewal Peel Mask is one of those products. 

I’ve never particularly been drawn to the Ren brand. “Ren” means “clean” in Swedish. 

Unfortunately, it’s also the name of Dracula’s sycophant, bug-eating assistant, and that’s who I think of when I hear the name. 

Ren says that their products contain no synthetic fragrances, no petrochemicals, no sulfate detergents, no synthetic colors, no animal ingredients, and no parabens, but believe me they’re getting some crap around the web for acting all pure and holy, when they have ingredients that aren’t exactly darlings of the “natural” skincare product world.

I don’t mind that it’s not all natural, God knows I use plenty of “un-natural” skin care products. I just don’t like that they’re acting "so salt of the earth". Tirade over. 

This peel mask is made with natural fruit acids and papaya enzymes. They describe it as a “gentle but potent exfoliating peel, that renews the complexion, reduces fine lines and dramatically improve skin tone, firmness and radiance”. I concur with all those claims.

They also state it’s “especially recommended for dull, mature, and congested skin prone to blemishes and blackheads”. (OMG, are they sure they’re haven’t named the brand after Dracula’s Ren?)

The saleswoman at Sephora said not to leave it on for more than the recommended 10 minutes, because acid peels can damage the skin on a cellular level, if left on too long. 

I’m glad she told me that, because I usually leave it on longer, thinking it'll burn its way down to newly formed, infant-like skin. (I know it’s in there somewhere.)

Ren gives, 2.5 percent of their profits to the environment, which is nice, but at $55, it’s not cheap.

That said, I’ve never used a peel that so impressively burned the fine lines right off my face.  Therefore, I highly recommend getting a free sample at Sephora. If you like the results, it might be worth the splurge. 

 Ren answers, "yes, master" to your request for younger-looking skin. (Hey Ren, feel free to use that line in your brochures;)

Anyone have any favorite peels to recommend?

Comments

[pik]

haha that's what i think of too when i hear "ren"..i guess we're not swedish enough, jenny. i'm still too young to spend $55 on an anti aging mask, so i'll just buy myself 12 boxes of Girl Scout cookies with the money i 'saved' and be happy that it worked for you =]

[jenny]

Hey Pik, I didn't know buying Girl Scout cookies instead was an option. I'll take GS cookies over a facial mask any day. And I usually eat the whole box in one sitting, which plumps out my face, thus getting rid of wrinkles. What's not to love?