Exfoliating peeling gel with LHA — Anua Heartleaf + LHA Moisture Peeling Gel

Some exfoliators leave the skin feeling overworked. Others leave it cleaner, smoother, and more comfortable. Anua Heartleaf + LHA Moisture Peeling Gel sits firmly in the second group: a chemical peeling gel with a light, watery gel texture that helps remove dead skin cells and excess sebum through a gentler approach, especially suited to sensitive skin, thanks to LHA and a formula built around soothing and hydrating ingredients.

Key benefits

• Helps remove dead skin cells and excess sebum, as the brand presents it as an exfoliating peeling gel designed to target both
• Helps smooth the skin’s texture
• Focuses on gentle exfoliation, with a lightweight, low-irritation format designed with sensitive skin in mind
• Leaves the skin feeling soft and hydrated, thanks to the synergy between glycerin and sodium hyaluronate
• Lets you tailor the experience to your skin type: if your skin is dry or sensitive, use it with damp hands. If your skin is oily or combination, use it with dry hands for a deeper action on excess sebum

Key ingredients

• LHA (Capryloyl Salicylic Acid): the exfoliating active in the formula. It appears as Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, and the brand highlights it as a key ingredient to help balance oily skin
• Houttuynia Cordata / Heartleaf: a signature ingredient in the line. It appears in the formula as Houttuynia Cordata Extract and fits perfectly with the product’s sensitive-skin focus
• Allantoin: adds a more comfortable feel within an exfoliating formula, especially appealing when you want a peel that feels less aggressive
• Glycerin: a classic humectant that helps ensure exfoliation does not feel overly drying
• Sodium Hyaluronate: reinforces the hydrating side of the formula and supports the softer, fresher finish the product is designed to deliver

What makes it different in its category

What makes this product interesting is not simply that it exfoliates — plenty of products do that — but how it approaches exfoliation. Compared with harsher scrubs or stronger acids, Anua positions it as a lightweight, hydrating peeling gel designed for sensitive skin, with a very specific method of application depending on skin type and with LHA, an active that tends to work especially well in formulas aiming for a more progressive exfoliation.

It also goes beyond the usual “clean skin” narrative. The brand links it to a smoother texture and a more comfortable finish, which gives it a stronger identity within its category.

If you are looking for an exfoliator that refines texture without putting the skin under stress, Anua Heartleaf + LHA Moisture Peeling Gel makes a strong case for itself: LHA, a light texture, and a very skin-respectful approach for sensitive skin. The kind of peeling treatment you actually want to keep in your routine because it leaves the skin more polished, cleaner, and far less stripped ✨