Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment 2 oz — Triple-Action AHA/BHA Enzymatic Resurfacer

Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment is a fast, triple-action exfoliator that resurfaces skin in minutes to brighten texture and reduce the look of fine lines.

This intensive treatment brings a professional-level resurfacing step into your at-home routine. Formulated to combine physical, chemical, and enzymatic exfoliation, it works quickly—apply to a clean, wet face, massage, and leave on up to two minutes to reveal fresher-feeling skin. The formula blends lactic and salicylic acids with fruit enzymes and skin-soothing botanicals to lift dead skin and polish tone without harsh surfactants or unnecessary additives.

How does this product renew skin so quickly?

ExfoliKate uses three complementary modes of exfoliation at once: gentle mechanical particles to slough surface cells, chemical acids to loosen bonds between dead and living cells, and fruit enzymes to digest dulling proteins. Together they accelerate visible smoothness and radiance after a short treatment time.

• Physical: fine silica particles buff away buildup
• Chemical: lactic (AHA) and salicylic (BHA) acids promote cell turnover
• Enzymatic: fruit enzymes help break down dead skin proteins
• Soothers: aloe, honey, and vitamin E calm skin after exfoliation

Is this safe for sensitive or aging skin?

The formula balances active acids with soothing extracts to make quick resurfacing less irritating than some strong peels. Start with a short contact time and use once weekly to assess tolerance, increasing frequency only if skin responds well.

• Begin with a 30-second massage, then rinse; max two-minute leave-on
• Contains calming aloe vera and honey to reduce potential redness
• Avoid if you have open wounds or a known allergy to ingredients
• Follow with sunscreen during daytime use to protect new skin

How should I fit this into my skincare routine?

Use ExfoliKate once or twice weekly in place of your regular cleanser or scrub. Best applied to a clean, damp face—massage gently, leave on the skin no longer than two minutes, then rinse and follow with your usual serum and moisturizer.

• Cleanse first, then apply to damp skin for even spread
• Massage for about 30 seconds, then let sit up to two minutes total
• Rinse thoroughly and continue with hydrating products
• Use sunscreen afterward if you're going outside the same day

Which active ingredients are responsible for results?

The treatment pairs lactic acid (an AHA) with salicylic acid (a BHA) to address texture and pores, while fruit enzymes assist in dissolving dead skin. Additional components like silica provide gentle abrasion and antioxidants help support skin comfort post-exfoliation.

• AHA (lactic acid) for surface smoothing and hydration support
• BHA (salicylic acid) to help clear and refine pores
• Fruit enzymes to naturally break down dulling proteins
• Aloe, honey, and vitamin E to soothe and protect skin barrier

Who is this for? This treatment is designed for people seeking a professional-grade exfoliator at home: those who want quicker texture improvement, reduced appearance of fine lines, or a brighter complexion. It suits normal, combination, and oily skin types that tolerate acids; sensitive skin types should patch-test and start with shorter contact times. Ideal for anyone looking to add a targeted weekly resurfacing step to their skincare ritual without a long downtime.

Ingredients

Aqua/Water/Eau, Lactic Acid, Silica, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Pectin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit, Ceteareth-20, Cetyl Alcohol, Phe1xyetha1l, Dehydroxanthan Gum, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Salicylic Acid, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract, Alcohol Denat., Sorbic Acid, Cinnamal, Mel/Honey/Miel, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Euge1l, Potassium Sorbate, Limonene, Linalool, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Beta-Carotene, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Bromelain, Papain, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil, Acetic Acid, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Aniba Rosaeodora (Rosewood) Wood Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, CI 75810 (Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex)