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Fruit Acid Peel

Intensive fruit acid peel that removes dead skin cells and refines the skin's texture—for non-sensitive skin

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  • Removes dead skin cells and sebum thanks to glycolic and salicylic acids

  • Stimulates collagen and elastin production for visibly smoother skin

  • Optimizes the absorption of subsequent active ingredients and enhances their effects

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PURE EFFECT COSMETICS

Focus on What Matters Most

Ideal for blemished, rough, or calloused skin

Accelerates natural cell renewal

Reduces excess sebum and dead skin cells

Optimizes the effectiveness of subsequent active ingredients

Supports collagen and elastin synthesis

The perfect alternative or complement to cosmetic treatments

Real Customer Results

Before

Afterward

after 2 months of consistent use

Breakouts—often a vicious cycle. However, you can break this cycle by renewing the outermost layer of skinwith a fruit acid peel. This removes dead skin cells, allowing sebum to drain more easily and reducing inflammation and rough, calloused skin. This transformation shows just how much smoother and clearer the skin looks after consistent use of our peel—in combination with the Purifying Power Serum and retinol.

Before

Afterward

after 3 months of consistent use

Thorough cleansing is a must—and if you want to go the extra mile, you can incorporate our fruit acid peel 1–3 times a week between your foam cleanser and toner for a deep cleanse. Important: Use only in the evening and apply our day cream during the day. Particularly popular with teenagers and young adults, but also with women over 35 who have more resilient or oily skin—for example, after coming off the birth control pill or following pregnancy. And by the way: Mature skin also benefits significantly from regular AHA peels, as they can stimulate collagen production and enhance the absorption of subsequent anti-aging products.

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Fruit Acid Peel

For Your Perfect Routine

In the evening Time of day
All skin types Skin type

Application

  • Apply to the skin 1–3 times a week in the evening after using the cleansing foam and before applying toner
  • Let it sit for about 10 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with water
  • Use sunscreen during the day

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Step 2 Activating
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DOC BERGER EFFECT Fruit Acid Peeling – a highly effective at-home fruit acid peel for skin renewal, pore refinement, and a radiant complexion
Fruit Acid Peel

Intensive fruit acid peel that removes dead skin cells and refines the skin's texture—for non-sensitive skin

€118,00
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Exclusive collagen night cream with a light texture and innovative anti-aging benefits—for skin at its best

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THE POWER OF WORDS

Active Ingredients Explained

Salicylic acid

Beta-hydroxy acid (BHA)

  • Removes hardened skin in the pores
  • Helps fight blackheads
  • Helps treat skin blemishes
  • Clears up oily areas of the skin

Glycolic Acid

Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA)

  • Exfoliates the skin
  • Promotes cell renewal
  • Improves skin texture and tone
  • Reduces wrinkles and age spots

Green Tea

Plant extract

  • Rich in antioxidants
  • Protects against free radicals
  • Soothes and revitalizes the skin
  • Reduces inflammation
Ingredients
AQUA (WATER), GLYCOLIC ACID, GLYCERIN, BETAINE, PANTHENOL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SALICYLIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE, XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM PCA, SODIUM LACTATE, PHYTIC ACID, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, PCA, SERINE, ALANINE, GLYCINE, GLUTAMIC ACID, LYSINE HCL, THREONINE, ARGININE, PROLINE
The list of ingredients is subject to change as part of our ongoing product optimization efforts. The INCI listing on the respective product packaging is authoritative.
Contraindications
  • Do not use if you have a known intolerance to any of the ingredients.
  • Not suitable during pregnancy and while breastfeeding
  • Do not apply to fresh wounds, irritated skin, or eczema
  • Avoid contact with the eyes and mucous membranes
  • May increase the skin's sensitivity to light—therefore, be sure to use sunscreen consistently during treatment and for one week afterward
  • Not suitable for children under 3 years of age
  • Keep out of reach of children

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Chosen by prominent women whose expectations go far beyond ordinary skincare

International Superstars

Georgina Rodríguez

Millions of people follow Georgina Rodríguez—amid the jet set, camera flashes, family, and sports. International exposure also means maximum demands on the skin. This makes skincare that works even under high stress and delivers real results all the more important. That’s exactly what her DOC BERGER EFFECT favorites are all about.

Celebrity Skin After 40

Katja Burkard

Katja Burkard (61) is one of Germany’s most recognizable faces. The TV host and menopause expert supports women in midlife who want to maintain a natural glow as they age. Her DOC BERGER EFFECT routine demonstrates that high-quality skincare with active ingredients can provide long-lasting benefits for skin over 40 and 50.

Modern Skin Influencer

Leonie Hanne

Leonie Hanne stands for: prevention over repair and clean beauty over frills. Starting early, consistently protecting the skin from the sun, and deeply moisturizing it to prevent damage from occurring in the first place—that’s exactly what Leonie’s Beauty Essentials are all about. Leonie places great importance on skincare products without unnecessary additives, but with highly concentrated active ingredients.

Dr. Luise Berger

Here's what the founder says

A good fruit acid peel is much more than just a “peel.” It’s a precise combination of active ingredients that work together to refine the skin’s surface, unclog pores, and support cell renewal. In this peel, we rely on a combination of glycolic and lactic acid—two highly effective AHAs that remove dead skin cells and refine the skin’s texture. These are complemented by salicylic acid (BHA), which penetrates deeper into the pores and can specifically target impurities there. Ideal for anyone whose skin appears dull, blemished, uneven, or sallow.

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OUR COMMITMENT

What sets DOC BERGER EFFECT active-ingredient cosmetics apart?

20 years of experience as a medical specialist. In every formula.

Dr. Luise Berger develops every single formulation herself. As a specialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery, she has been working with skin and its aging processes on a daily basis for over 20 years. This knowledge is incorporated into every formulation—with the goal of sustainably maintaining and specifically improving skin quality.

Clean. No compromises. Made in Germany.

It’s not enough for us to simply avoid individual controversial ingredients. Doc Berger Effect is always free of: alcohols, silicone oils, paraffins, PEGs/PPGs, parabens, microplastics, nanoparticles, dyes, fragrances suspected of causing allergies, and questionable UV filters. This makes the development process significantly more complex—but for you, we’ll keep tinkering until we find a way to do it without them. After all, the skin is our largest organ—and what we apply to it every day matters. Developed and manufactured in Germany.

A wide variety of active ingredients in the highest concentrations

Not just one key active ingredient—but over 100 active ingredients derived from nature and biotechnology research, precisely balanced to work together. Formulated at the highest concentrations and designed as a skincare system: for more active ingredients per milliliter and products that complement one another.

FAQs

Fruit acid, also known as AHA (alpha hydroxy acids), is an effective ingredient that accelerates skin renewal. Our highly concentrated formula in the Fruit Acid Peeling efficiently removes dead skin cells and promotes cell regeneration. This is particularly important for effectively delivering active ingredients into the skin, as the outermost layer of skin must be free of impurities and dead skin cells. The fruit acid in our peel optimally prepares your skin to absorb other beneficial active ingredients and leaves it looking fresher and younger.

This exfoliation treatment is ideal for people who want to minimize the signs of aging—such as wrinkles, enlarged pores, and age spots—and who have normal, mature, oily, or blemish-prone skin. For those with sensitive skin, we recommend using the fruit acid for a shorter duration and less frequently.

For best results, we recommend using the exfoliator one to three times a week in the evening after cleansing with the foam. After leaving it on for 5–15 minutes (depending on your skin type), rinse your face thoroughly and continue with your evening routine using toner, serums, and night cream.

A slight tingling or burning sensation during application is normal. After application, it’s important to moisturize the skin thoroughly. We recommend gently wiping the face once more with a cotton pad soaked in toner, followed by moisturizing serums such as the Hyper Hyaluron Serum or the Platinum Elixir , and then apply the Time Machine or the Ultra Rich Night Cream .

After a fruit acid peel, your skin is more sensitive to UV rays. That's why it's important to use our Four Seasons Day Cream with SPF 50+ and avoid direct sunlight.

Skincare is a marathon, not a sprint. Our Fruit Acid Peel is formulated to improve the skin over the long term, but it’s important to have realistic expectations. For visible results on wrinkles, blemishes, and age spots, we recommend using the product regularly for at least 2–3 months. The skin needs time to absorb the high-quality active ingredients and regenerate itself, so patience is the key to a firmer, fresher complexion.

Important Information for Your Trips:

Our active ingredient serums have been carefully formulated for your daily skincare routine. However, we would like to point out that when traveling—especially on flights—there is a risk that the serums may leak due to changes in pressure or movement. Unfortunately, we cannot accept any liability for such incidents. To minimize the risk of leakage, we recommend the following steps:

1.)Leak Test:Before you travel, make sure that all the lids and caps on your products are securely and tightly closed. It’s important to remove the pipette and use a cloth (such as a tissue) to degrease and dry the collar as thoroughly as possible. This is exactly where a leak can occur. Do not screw the pipette back on tightly until after this step.

2.)Upright storage:Store the products in an upright position whenever possible.

3.)Opt for carry-on luggage:When flying, you should pack the products in your carry-on luggage so you can better control the storage conditions.

If you have any concerns, we recommend leaving the serums at home if necessary to completely prevent them from leaking.

Dr. Luise Berger and Eleonora Berger
DOC BERGER EFFECT Fruit Acid Peel for more demanding skin in your 40s and 50s, as well as for skin changes associated with menopause. AHA and BHA help address a dull complexion, uneven skin texture, enlarged-looking pores, pigmentation spots, and the first signs of age spots. Ideal for women in perimenopause or menopause who are looking for an effective peel to achieve a more radiant glow and a more even complexion.

Fruit Acid Peel

Reveal new skin—without mechanical rubbing

The fruit acid peel chemically removes dead skin cells from the skin's surface, promoting more even skin renewal. At the same time , it specifically addresses clogged pores, rough patches of skin, and a dull complexion. Unlike mechanical peels, the fruit acid peel works without friction—for smoother, clearer skin without causing injury or irritation.

Fruit Acid Peel by DOC BERGER EFFECT with glycolic acid and salicylic acid for mature skin aged 40, 50, and 60 and older, for visible age spots, pigmentation, fine lines, rough skin texture, and enlarged pores. This AHA-BHA chemical peel promotes skin renewal without mechanical scrubbing and is particularly suitable for skin that appears duller, more uneven, and less smooth with age or after menopause.

Fruit Acid Peel

AHA and BHA work on the skin's surface and inside the pores

Glycolic acid (AHA) exfoliates dead skin cells and helps create a finer, more even skin texture. Salicylic acid (BHA) is fat-soluble and can dissolve excess sebum within the pores—particularly beneficial for blemishes, inflammation, and enlarged-looking pores. Panthenol and hyaluronic acid have balancing and nourishing effects, while green tea in the fruit acid peel supports the skin with its antioxidant properties.

DOC BERGER EFFECT Fruit Acid Peeling – an intensive at-home fruit acid peel with AHA and BHA for clogged pores, blemishes, blackheads, rough skin, and a dull complexion. Suitable for regular chemical exfoliation to remove dead skin cells and visibly refine pores. A high-quality option for anyone looking for the best fruit acid peel to achieve a smoother, clearer, and more radiant complexion.

Fruit Acid Peel

At-Home Fruit Acid Peel – Finer Pores, Fewer Blemishes, and a Visibly Brighter Glow

You don’t have to visit a cosmetologist every time you want a fruit acid peel. The DOC BERGER EFFECT Fruit Acid Peel was developed for controlled use at home and combines intensive exfoliation with good skin tolerance. The goal is explicitly not aggressive etching or visible peeling of the skin, but rather regular, controlled renewal of the skin’s surface. This can make pores appear finer, pigmentation and age spots less visible, and fine lines smoother. At the same time, the acid treatment supports processes that are essential for collagen and elastin production. A must-have for anyone who wants a more radiant complexion.

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