Orange Peeling Lotion Review

What: Orange Peeling Lotion
Price & Where: 50 PHP from a Shopee seller

Hi, everyone. I have "farmer's tan" on my arms and face (kinda like Joe Jonas here) for as long as I can remember. I have experimented with lots of whitening soaps & lotions and while some of them did lighten my skin a little bit, my permatan looks like it's there to stay. I think I need something stronger. Enter this Orange Peeling Lotion.

I found this on Shopee. It claims that it will help rejuvenate the skin in less than a week by peeling dead and old skin to reveal whiter and smoother skin! Aside from that, it will whiten new scars, stretch marks, dark spots plus it claims that it's totally safe!

Too good to be true? Haha. Read more to learn how it performed. ;p

About the Product

I'll say this right from the start: this product is kinda sketchy. 😂 I can't find much info about the brand, the ingredients or the manufacturer (and reviews I can trust are really few) but this product still seems popular on Shopee anyway. I'm high-key hesitating but in the spirit of trying new stuff, I decided to buy a couple of bottles.

I've seen different kinds of orange peeling lotion but the one I got comes in a clear and quite flimsy 100ml plastic bottle with a flip cap. There is a sticker label on the front and an expiry date stamped at the bottom, but aside from that, no other information is included.

the lotion is orange and has this tiny little bubbles spread all over

Did some googling and apparently, orange peeling lotions work similar to green peeling oils except it is in lotion form. Peeling oils contain AHAs/BHAs to increase the rate of skin renewal so this lotion should also contain some. The actual ingredients are not disclosed so use this at your own risk! Patch test first before using!

How To Use:
1) Apply the lotion on clean skin before bedtime.

            - Use the lotion generously & massage until it's totally absorbed.
            - Let dry and apply another layer after 15 minutes.
            - Let dry and apply another layer after 15 minutes.
            - Repeat until you have achieved 3 layers.

            - Go to sleep.
2) Repeat the step 1 the next night and the next night - total of 3 consecutive nights.
3) Skin will start peeling after 5-7 days.

Notes (tips from seller):
- You may take a bath but DO NOT SCRUB on the area where you applied the peeling lotion

- If redness or irritation occurs during peeling period, use hydrocortisone cream to relieve itching.

- DO NOT FORCE THE SKIN TO PEEL OFF, wait until your skin has loosened up from the new skin before peeling it off.

- Avoid too much exposure to sunlight during application, peeling stage and 1 week after peeling.

- Use high SPF lotions during daytime after peeling.

- 1 bottle is enough for both arms, 2 bottles for both legs and 4 bottles for the whole body.

My Experience

The product has a slightly fishy smell which confirms that this contains some AHA/BHA. The texture is on the watery side but despite how light it feels, it takes a while to absorb. I have to continuously massage it in for a few minutes. After it got absorbed, it did not feel sticky.

The texture of the lotion. It dries matte once fully absorbed.

I saw pictures of people peeling their skin off like a sheet of paper (like this), so naturally, I also want to try that. 😂 To get the best results, the seller recommended not showering during the application and after the application until your skin peels.

I tried to follow it. I didn't shower/bath during the 3 days of application. The lotion got absorbed completely on the first day but after 3 days of piling on layer after layer, my skin formed what I call a "dried up crusty" layer.

A part of my arm after 3 days of thick lotion layers, no showering.
Those are not dead skin cells btw. That's the lotion pilling up.

I applied the lotion thickly to use up 1 bottle for both arms as instructed and let me tell you - by the third day, my skin was so saturated that it won't absorb any more lotion. The lotion dried but if you apply another layer, it would pill up and form these nasty dead-skin looking little balls. You shouldn't confuse this with actual peeling skin.

How could people finish one bottle for both arms in just 3 days? I couldn't.

I felt so grimy after 3 days so I caved in and showered like a normal person. I don't recommend not showering. It's not worth it. I won't do it again. 😂 Take note, you are actually free to shower. Just don't scrub the part where you applied lotion.

Peeling Process

My skin started peeling on the 4th day after my application. Before it started, my skin got drier, tighter and looked so wrinkly. I also noticed that I got 1-2 shades darker.

The peeling started with my hands...

...followed by the thinner areas. (4th day after application, outside)
That's not dried lotion!

No stinging but my skin felt very itchy, especially the crook of my elbows. I can't resist scratching and the result is red, irritated skin. Don't scratch!

So itchy! I tried my best not to scratch it. (bathroom light)

The peeling process went on for a total of 8 days for me. There are tiny dry patches left during the last few days so I just scrubbed it off with a loofah.

Results?

It's actually effective in peeling skin. However, I'm here for lightening and I don't think it did anything in that area.

The new skin looked lighter (6th day, indoor light)

If you see the pic above, you might think the product actually lightened my skin. However, remember this made my skin darker before it peeled off! The new skin looks the same shade before I used this lotion. No changes. My arms still look uneven like this.

Will I Recommend?

Personally, I won't use this again. It did not lighten my skin like it claimed it would plus it's very time consuming. It is also a hassle since I have to hide peeling skin by wearing long-sleeved shirts.

Another great con is the mystery ingredients and manufacturer.

Results vary per person so if you still wanna try this, I won't stop you. I experienced no bad effects except for the temporary darkening and itchiness. It's affordable and won't hurt your purse.

Tried this? How's your experience?

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Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. The item featured is bought with my own money. This review is based on my own experience and opinions. What works for me may not work for you and vice versa.