Exfoliating acids can help transform the look of dullness, uneven texture and visible pores, but they do not need to take over your skincare routine. The key is understanding what exfoliation does, what the rest of your skincare does, and how the two can work together.

Rodial’s The Peel is designed to target dullness, fine lines, uneven texture and visible pores, while your chosen Rodial range can continue to address your other skin goals. That means you can add exfoliation without starting your routine from scratch.

Where should exfoliation fit into your skincare routine?

Think of exfoliation as the resurfacing part of your routine.

Acids help remove dull build-up on the skin’s surface and, depending on the acid, can also work within the pores. This can help skin look smoother, brighter and more radiant, while improving the appearance of congestion, fine lines and visible pores.

The Peel gives you different ways to incorporate this into your routine. The Peel 1% Micropeeling Cleanser offers gentle daily exfoliation, The Peel 3% Daily Peel Pads provide a daily exfoliating and toning treatment, and The Peel 15% Liquid Peel delivers more intensive resurfacing, with frequency adjusted according to your skin’s tolerance.

You can use one, combine two or use all three depending on what your skin needs.

Can you use exfoliating acids with Vitamin C?

Yes. The Peel can be paired with Rodial Vitamin C when dark spots, dullness and uneven tone are key concerns.

The two have different roles within your skincare routine. The Peel focuses on exfoliation, helping to remove dull build-up and improve the look of uneven texture, while Vitamin C targets dark spots, dullness and uneven tone.

Together, they allow you to build a routine around brighter, more even-looking skin without expecting one product to do everything.

What if your skin is sensitive or dehydrated?

Sensitive skin does not automatically mean exfoliation is off limits.

The Peel can be paired with Dragon’s Blood when sensitivity or dehydration is a priority. The important part is adjusting your exfoliation to your skin, rather than assuming it needs the same frequency as someone else’s.

If you are new to acids or have sensitive skin, start gradually. The Peel range is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin, and the 1% Micropeeling Cleanser offers a gentler introduction to acid exfoliation.

What should you pair with exfoliation for firmer-looking skin?

If firmer-looking skin is your goal, pair The Peel with Bee Venom.

The Peel targets the appearance of dullness, uneven texture, fine lines and visible pores, while Bee Venom can remain the part of your routine focused on firmer-looking skin.

It is a simple principle that can make skincare easier to navigate: choose products for different jobs rather than layering products that all promise the same result.

Can you use The Peel with Salmon DNA?

Yes. The Peel can be paired with Salmon DNA when your wider skincare goals include supporting skin repair, renewal and elasticity.

While The Peel provides the exfoliating step, Salmon DNA can address these additional goals within your routine.

This is also why exfoliation should not be viewed as a complete skincare routine in itself. Its role is specific, and the rest of your skincare can be selected around what else you want to achieve.

How much exfoliation does your skin actually need?

This is where more is not necessarily better.

Different acids perform different jobs. Glycolic acid supports renewal and smoother-looking texture, lactic acid provides gentler surface exfoliation while supporting moisture, salicylic acid works within the pores, and gluconolactone provides slower, gentler exfoliation while helping skin stay hydrated.

The right frequency depends on both the formula and your skin’s tolerance. Very sensitive skin can begin using The Peel 15% Liquid Peel once weekly, while most skin types can use it once or twice a week. More resilient skin can gradually increase frequency as tolerance builds.

What is the best skincare routine to use with exfoliating acids?

There is no single routine that every complexion needs.

Start by deciding what you want your exfoliating step to achieve, then think about your other skin goals. With Rodial, that could mean The Peel + Vitamin C for dark spots and uneven tone, The Peel + Dragon’s Blood for sensitive or dehydrated skin, The Peel + Bee Venom for firmer-looking skin, or The Peel + Salmon DNA to support repair, renewal and elasticity.

The important distinction is that these ranges are not doing the same job.

The Peel takes care of exfoliation. Your wider routine takes care of what comes next.