Gentle Renewal Exfoliating Pads

A botanical-powered solution for mature skin seeking clarity without chaos.

Each jar contains 15 dual-sided pads, thoughtfully designed for women 40 and older who desire brighter, smoother, and more even-toned skin without compromising a barrier that's already under hormonal stress.

The textured side gently buffs away dead skin cells while the smooth side delivers a precise application of active ingredients — dual AHAs and antioxidants working together to resurface without irritating.

What it does for your skin

• Supports healthy cell turnover to reveal fresher, more radiant skin underneath.
• Smooths rough texture and minimizes the look of uneven tone and dullness.
• Enhances absorption of every product that follows — serums, night creams, and oils penetrate more effectively after exfoliation.
• Calibrated specifically for perimenopausal skin: effective enough to create real results, gentle enough not to trigger reactivity.

Who it's for

• Women 40+ who want professional-level exfoliation at home
• Skin that looks dull, feels rough, or isn't responding to moisturizers the way it used to
• Anyone whose skin has become too sensitive for traditional physical scrubs or aggressive chemical peels

With consistent use, expect a brighter complexion, refined texture, and enhanced radiance — the glow of professional resurfacing with the precision your skin deserves.

Your Gentle Renewal Exfoliating Pads Ritual (2 Minutes, 2–3 Evenings Per Week)

Exfoliation is one of the most powerful — and most over-done — steps in any skincare routine. These pads are calibrated specifically for perimenopausal skin: effective enough to create real cell turnover, gentle enough not to compromise a barrier that's already under hormonal stress.

• Step 1 — Cleanse First, Always: Exfoliating over makeup, SPF, or environmental buildup dilutes the active ingredients and can push debris into freshly opened pores. Always cleanse first, then let your skin dry completely before using the pads.
• Step 2 — Sweep Outward in One Direction: Using the textured side, sweep the pad outward across your skin in slow, deliberate strokes — cheeks, forehead, chin, and neck. Work outward from the center of your face. Do not scrub back and forth; a single outward swipe per section is all it takes.
• Step 3 — Avoid Sensitive Zones: Do not use on the immediate eye area, lips, or any active breakout, wound, or area of active irritation. The neck and décolletage can be included — they benefit enormously from exfoliation — but use lighter pressure there.
• Step 4 — Let the Actives Work (No Rinse Needed): Leave the residue on your skin. No rinsing. The active ingredients left on the surface continue working as they dry. Wait 60 seconds before applying your next product.
• Step 5 — Mist to Calm, Then Treat: After the pad, apply Serenity Cooling Mist to soothe any sensitivity and restore the skin's equilibrium before layering your night cream or serum. This step is especially important for reactive or sensitized skin.
• Step 6 — SPF is Non-Negotiable the Next Morning: Exfoliation removes the outermost layer of dead skin cells, leaving fresh new cells exposed and significantly more sensitive to UV damage. The morning after every exfoliation session, sunscreen is not optional. Apply SPF 30+ before leaving the house, every time.

Pro tip from Cathi: Two to three times a week is the sweet spot for most perimenopausal skin — more than that and you're removing the barrier faster than your skin can rebuild it. I always tell my clients: if your skin feels tight or looks red the next morning, you went too often, not too hard. Scale back to twice a week and give your barrier time to catch up.

Complete the routine Cathi recommends for perimenopausal skin:

• Pre-Exfoliation Cleanser — Oasis Oil Cleansing Balm, $38 — "You must start with completely clean skin — the actives in these pads need direct access to your skin, not a layer of SPF or makeup to get through first."
• Post-Exfoliation Calm — Serenity Cooling Mist, $40 — "After exfoliation, skin is temporarily more reactive. A mist immediately after brings it back to baseline so your next product absorbs without irritation."
• Morning Brightener — Flawless Brightening Moisturizer, $68 — "Exfoliation clears the dead cell layer; brightening actives then have direct access to living skin. This combination is how you actually move the needle on hormonal dark spots."
• Evening Treatment — Dream Skin Night Cream, $68 — "Exfoliate 2–3 nights a week, then follow with the night cream. You've just optimized absorption — your skin will take in every beneficial ingredient more effectively."

• Brighter, more even-looking skin tone
• Smoother texture and refined surface
• Enhanced clarity and glow
• Comfortable exfoliation suitable for mature skin

No burning. No peeling. No regret.

Mandelic Acid
A gentle AHA that lifts away dull, dead surface cells to reveal smoother, more even-looking skin, making it ideal for sensitive, breakout-prone, or over-40 complexions seeking clarity without harshness.

Lactic Acid
A hydrating exfoliating acid that loosens built-up dead cells while supporting moisture and collagen, helping skin look softer, brighter, and more supple with fewer visible fine lines.

Green Tea Extract
A powerful antioxidant that helps defend skin against environmental stress, calm visible redness, and support a healthier looking, more balanced complexion.

Turmeric Extract
A glow-boosting botanical known to visibly brighten the look of uneven tone and help soothe the appearance of redness for a more radiant, even-looking complexion.

White Willow Bark Extract
A natural source of salicylic acid-like compounds that gently clear pores, smooth texture, and help keep congestion and breakouts in check without stripping the skin.

Aqua, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water, Butylene
Glycol, Mandelic Acid, Lactic Acid, Salix Alba
(Willow) Bark Extract, Chamomilla Recutita
(Matricaria) Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis
(Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa
(Turmeric) Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe
Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Tetrasodium
Glutamate Diacetate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide,
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Sodium
Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin,
Phenoxyethanol 12M
Cruelty-free. Formulated
without parabens, phthalate, or
artificial dyes. Use within 12
months of opening