
Dr. Dennis Gross
Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel
Exfoliant – for Blackheads
$26.32
Ideal for
- ExcellentBlackheads
- ExcellentFine lines & wrinkles
Not recommended for
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Polysorbate 80); Perioral Dermatitis (Fragrance)

Dr. Dennis Gross
Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel
Exfoliant – for Blackheads
$26.32
Ideal for
- ExcellentBlackheads
- ExcellentFine lines & wrinkles
Not recommended for
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Polysorbate 80); Perioral Dermatitis (Fragrance)
Product Score
Breakdown of key factors contributing to this product match
Research Score
97%
48 scientific studies support the efficacy of this product's ingredients for your specific concerns
Consumer Reviews
89%
Based on 18,534 customer reviews (4.5★). Positive feedback from users with similar skin profiles and concerns.
Product Ingredients (26)
Systematic review of keratolytics and emollients in psoriasis therapy: salicylic acid is a key keratolytic that removes psoriatic scale and improves penetration of co-applied topical agents; supports salicylic acid as an evidence-based adjunctive (descaling) treatment rather than a standalone therapy.
Comprehensive review: salicylic acid (2%) is the only lipophilic BHA, enabling comedolytic and anti-inflammatory activity within the pilosebaceous unit; effective for acne vulgaris, melasma, photodamage, and keratosis pilaris; 20-30% SA peels show efficacy comparable to glycolic acid peels with lower erythema risk in Fitzpatrick IV-VI
Single-blind RCT (n=46, 12 weeks) in mild-to-moderate acne comparing salicylic acid 3% plus clindamycin with tretinoin 0.05% plus clindamycin: both significantly reduced inflammatory and non-inflammatory lesion counts; tretinoin acted faster (significant by week 2) but groups were comparable at 12 weeks, and both were well tolerated.
This review of four placebo-controlled clinical studies and a comedolytic assay found that 0.5% and 2% salicylic acid pads reduced the number and severity of acne lesions in mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris. Comparative data showed salicylic acid superior to benzoyl peroxide, with adverse effects limited to mild local irritation.
Randomized controlled trial (n=25): Pivotal skin of color salicylic peel evidence for acne PIH melasma oily skin.
Randomized controlled trial: Salicylic vs Jessner equivalent efficacy better tolerability for salicylic.
Randomized controlled trial: Comparable efficacy of salicylic to Jessner.
Clinical study: Salicylic peel for photoaging secondary indication.
Clinical study: Direct head to head AHA vs BHA for acne.
Clinical study: Definitive evidence that salicylic does NOT increase UV sensitivity unlike glycolic; key differentiator from AHA family.





