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Professional Skin Resurfacing Without the Harsh Acids The Physician-Formulated MD® Enzyme Peeling Mask Reveal a luminous complexion with the MD® Enzyme Peeling Mask, a high-performance mask powered by bio-active Papaya and Pineapple enzymes. Unlike harsh chemical acids or gritty scrubs, this gentle peel-off formula utilizes proteolytic exfoliation to selectively dissolve dead skin cells and lift away deep-seated impurities—revealing visibly smoother, brighter, and healthier-looking skin after just one use. Expertly crafted for all skin types—including sensitive and reactive skin—this non-abrasive enzyme peel refines the look of uneven texture, balances the look of skin tone, and targets the appearance of fine lines and age spots. Experience a spa-quality glow and a professional-style finish from the comfort of your home. Pro Tip: Apply a thin, even layer 2–3 times weekly. As the mask sets, it acts as a vacuum for your pores, leaving your complexion refreshed, clear, and perfectly prepped for your favorite serums.
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Absolutely, but for the best results, we recommend alternating days. While the MD® Enzyme Peeling Mask is gentle, it increases the absorption of subsequent products. With Vitamin C: Use your Vitamin C serum in the morning and the Enzyme Mask in the evening for a "Double Brightening" effect. With Retinol: Do not use both in the same evening. Instead, use the MD® Enzyme Peeling Mask on your "off-nights" from Retinol. This helps clear away the dead skin cells that Retinol works to turn over, so skin looks less flaky and reveals a smoother texture more quickly.
Unlike traditional chemical peels that may contain high-dose Salicylic Acid or Glycolic Acid, our formula utilizes natural, non-systemic Papaya and Pineapple enzymes. These fruit-derived actives provide gentle resurfacing without harsh chemicals or retinoids, which is why many choose it as part of a gentle routine for skin concerned with the look of "pregnancy mask" (melasma) and hormonal dullness. As with any product used during pregnancy, check with your physician first.
After a single 20-minute application, users typically experience an instant "Spa-Grade Glow." Your skin will feel remarkably softer, pores will appear refined, and the removal of surface buildup helps your subsequent serums—like MD® Vitamin C—absorb more evenly for deeper-feeling hydration.
While scrubs use friction to physically tear away cells, the MD® Enzyme Peeling Mask works at a molecular level. It dissolves the keratin protein bonds that hold dead cells to your surface. This "Smart-Exfoliation" preserves your skin’s lipid barrier, making it an ideal gentle resurfacing step for sensitive, reactive, or blemish-prone skin types.
The MD® Enzyme Peeling Mask is a professional-grade, non-abrasive mask that uses bioactive Papaya and Pineapple enzymes to dissolve dead skin cells and lift pore-clogging surface buildup. Unlike harsh chemical acids, it utilizes proteolytic exfoliation to selectively digest dull surface debris, immediately revealing a smoother, brighter, and more refreshed complexion.
When this mask arrived the tube was tiny (think free sample size), dirty, and covered with layers of UPC stickers that weren’t easy to remove. I suspect it had been sitting in a warehouse for awhile, possibly since 2017 based on a stamp on the tube. Once I removed all the stickers to see the instructions (sooooo annoying), they simply said to apply generously, wait 20 minutes and peel. On my first attempt I didn’t apply it generously enough and had to rinse it all off. A week later I tried again and swear I used a full third of the tube. This mask is so ridiculously thick, it’s really hard to get an even layer. It’s like trying to squeeze old glue out of a clogged nozzle and then spread it on your face...crazy, crazy thick. On my face there was very mild tingling, which I don’t mind. After 20 minutes much of the mask had dried and was lifting off my skin on its own, and the rest was easy to remove...almost in one piece! I did get a little of the mask in my hairline...ouch! Once I washed the loose bits off and let everything dry, my skin was a bit smoother, but nothing dramatic. So, the results were okay, the product is difficult to work with, and I’m pretty sure I received old stock. There are far better options out there and that offer equal, if not better results. I won’t be ordering this item again.
I recently tried the MD Enzyme Peeling Mask and I’m impressed! It gently exfoliates my skin, removing dead cells without causing irritation. After using it, my skin feels smoother, refreshed, and has a healthy glow. I also love how easy it is to apply and rinse off. Perfect for a quick at-home spa treatment. Highly recommend for anyone looking to brighten their complexion!✨
this was my 1st peeling mask ive done... Ive reviewed a lot of facial masks that u put on and wash off, but this was the 1st one I had to ripp off my face!! my boyfriend LOVES these kinds of things... he is always asking for masks to peel from his face. I was pleased when I finally found this one for him. there was a sticker on the back of this tiny tube that blocked the instructions for applying this mask. that was super annoying b/c it wasnt just 1 sticker... it was 2!!! and I dont know what kind of glue was on the back of them, but it was difficult to rip off and then remove the residue. so for those of u who can't see the directions: generously lather on and leave on 20 minutes. we were clean from our showers and opened the safety seal on the tube. we squeezed out the clear super STICKY AND STINKY goop... it feels like glue going on ur face. I complained the whole time and he was in the background saying, "1 and done for u I guess." u got that rt!! it says to keep it away from ur eyes, but its not harsh enough to burn ur eyes from the chemicals. I would recommend not putting it anywhere near ur HAIRLINE, b/c this stuff can pull out hairs! we set Alexa for 20 minutes and waited. 7 minutes later, it hardened on our faces. at about 15 minutes we both started moving our faces around and could feel the mask pulling away. finally, Alexa went off and it was time to peel it off!!!! yah!! ahhh actually I mean NO YEAH!! brace urself people the cheeks hurt! I have a high tolerance for pain and I thought the removal of this mask was painful. after a while, he had to pull it off for me, bc I was whining too much. he went slowly removing it and so I just said, "rip it off quickly and get it over with!!" ahhh so that's the secret!! so when u go to remove this mask from ur cheeks, rip it off as fast as u can... ur nose is no big deal and neither was the forehead. if he wanted to do this again... I guess I would say yes... so I guess that means I liked it. I hope this was helpful.
This mask is pretty thick going on. Seems like I had to use about 1/3 of the tube to cover my face for one application. I don’t expect the tube to last a long time because of the small size. My mask took about 20 minutes to completely dry. I Ike that it peeled off gently... which is similar to peeling off dried glue from your skin. My face was left looking very shiny afterwards. The directions doesn’t mention how often to use this product or what results I can expect to see. I think that is something important that should be included on the label.
Not terrible, not great. I exfoliate my face quite frequently, so I think so someone who doesn’t exfoliate as often as I do they might have seen much better results.
I shoulda listened. I thought, being the frugal mama of 6 that I am, that I could get more uses out of this tube than others before me. But alas, my skills were put to the test and they failed. This comes out SOOOO thick. It's like a super duper thick THICK thick clear liquid glue. You're supposed to evenly spread it on your face so that you an actually peel it off once dry. That's the difficult part. It's so thick you need a ton just to cover one small area. This tube will probably give me 4-5 uses if I'm lucky, 3-4 if I'm not.
Make sure you apply this MD Enzyme Peeling Mask thick enough or you will have trouble removing it and it will not be as effective at exfoliating your skin. You get a 1oz tube of this product. It's clear and thick and resembles airplane glue in texture and appearance. The directions say to apply generously to the face, avoiding the eye area and then leave on for 20 minutes before peeling off. Avoid getting it on your hair, too, as it''s very hard to get off without pulling hair out. I have oily skin and exfoliate several times a week. I found this mask to be just so-so as far as results. It's not bad but I have better results with a fruit acid lotion.
very good peeling mask it works nice on my face and neck plus my face look more healthy.
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I just bought this. I opened the package to find this tiny little bottle of mask. WT? I didn’t expect it to be so tiny. My bad, for not checking the ounce of the product. But for $22 I expected a good sized product that would be useful to me not one more appropriate sized for a toy Barbie doll! Also, I always check ingredients. Ingredients here on this very Amazon page says, “Papaya and Pineapple Enzyme, Paypaya Enzyme, Pineapple Enzyme, Bromelain Enzyme”. It doesn’t say anything else about the ingredients. I purchased it thinking I was getting a very pure product without additives and chemicals. Soon as I pulled the tiny tube from its Amazon package I checked to confirmed the ingredients. This has Poly vinyl Alcohol and Poly Vinyl Glycol and SD Alcohol as the first 3 chemicals and there are more. I specifically didn’t want ingredients like alcohol as I have very sensitive skin. This is disappointing. It’s also misleading about its size based on photo and false advertising based on the ingredients listed. Very Unhappy. I can’t use this product.
OMG....the way my faces feels after using this, amazing. It literally lifted all of my dry skin off and my face feels softer than ever!
MD Enzyme Peeling Mask is a gentle yet effective treatment that exfoliates the skin with natural enzymes. It leaves the face clean, fresh, and radiant, improving texture while promoting a healthy, glowing, and rejuvenated appearance.
I loved the product and loved how it was ACTUALLY a peeling mask! It worked great! Very smooth results after. Thank you!
I really like this peeling mask! It feels gentle on my skin but leaves it smooth and fresh. Great product!
Me encantó súper buenos lo recomendaría excelente producto
I loved this mask; it left my skin feeling super soft and glowing after the first application. It's easy to apply and remove. I noticed it reduced the appearance of my pores and improved my skin's texture.
This enzyme exfoliating mask doesn't use friction. It relies entirely on using a thick layer of the mask for 20 minutes and then carefully removing it. The mask's enzymes come from fruit but they are strong, so I am careful to remove the mask after 20 minutes. My skin does feel deep cleansed and exfoliated. They recommend using the mask weekly. The tube is relatively small, so I expect that I'll be able to use it 3-4 times.
very small bottle only 1 fl oz. This fruit enzyme perling mask, looks clear when squeezed out, and has no scent. It is very sticky. When it is gently rubbed on my face, you can feel the firmness/tightening right away. Wait 20 mins and then peel it off or rinse w/water. I have a very clean and refreshing face , also smooth and soft! Despite the small size. I do like this fruit enzyme mask. It does have a very good effect!
To be honest, when this first arrived I didn't realize it would be so small. But you don't need a lot for each use. My concern came from there being too much packaging and the trouble to shipping all those miles for only a few uses of a small tube. So just be sure that you're aware of the size before ordering so that you don't experience any surprises. It works as intended and has been of help with my sensitive skin. NO MORE SCRUBBING: Enzyme peels can help your skin exfoliate in an effective yet gentle way. I think it's interesting that is contains an enzyme infused with papaya which has the papain enzyme which acts as a remedy for dry skin & makes your skin more radiant & smoother, while the pineapple extracts in peel off mask help in gently exfoliating the skin. Overall I'd recommend it.
