Priori LCA 2xFoliant Peel + Scrub: A Dual-Action Lactic Acid Exfoliator

Priori LCA 2xFoliant Peel + Scrub combines a 16% LCA Complex built on lactic acid with biodegradable microspheres, pairing chemical and mechanical exfoliation in a single 120ml treatment for face and body. It's positioned as a professional-grade resurfacing step rather than an everyday scrub, with an anti-irritant complex included to help keep the combination comfortable on sensitised skin.

What is Priori LCA 2xFoliant Peel + Scrub?

It's a dual-action exfoliating treatment from Priori's LCA range, combining what the brand describes as a 16% LCA Complex — led by lactic acid, an alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that works on the skin's surface to loosen the bonds between dead skin cells — with small, marine-friendly biodegradable microspheres for physical polishing. The formula also carries antioxidant vitamins A, C and E as part of Priori's wider range approach. Priori markets it for use on both face and body, and as a pre-treatment step before tanning, manicures, pedicures or in-clinic peel protocols.

Quick facts

• Brand: Priori
• Product type: Exfoliating peel and scrub (face and body)
• Size: 120ml
• Key actives: 16% LCA Complex (lactic acid), vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E
• Texture: Creamy scrub with biodegradable microspheres
• Price: Sits in Priori's premium treatment-scrub price band — see current price on the product page

Who it's for — and who should skip it

This suits people who already tolerate AHA-strength actives and want an occasional deeper-resurfacing step that covers chemical and mechanical exfoliation in one go, whether that's dull or rough facial skin, or body concerns such as uneven texture on arms and legs. It's also aimed at anyone prepping skin before tanning, a manicure or pedicure, or a professional peel appointment.

It's less suited to anyone brand new to chemical exfoliation, or to broken, actively inflamed, sunburnt or very reactive skin — start with a gentler leave-on lactic acid product and build tolerance first. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, please contact our team for advice before use, rather than relying on any pregnancy-related claims made elsewhere.

How to use it

• Apply to damp skin on a clean face or body area
• Massage gently in circular motions, avoiding the eye area and any broken or irritated skin
• Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water
• Use once or twice weekly rather than daily — it's designed as an occasional treatment step, not a daily cleanser
• Apply SPF the following morning, as with any product containing an AHA
• Patch test before first use, particularly if your skin is reactive or new to acids

The ingredients that matter

The formula's main active is lactic acid, an AHA that Priori builds into its 16% LCA Complex. Lactic acid works on the surface of the skin to loosen the bonds holding dead cells together, which can help improve the appearance of rough texture and dullness with regular, appropriately-spaced use. It's generally considered one of the gentler AHAs relative to glycolic acid, though at this concentration it's still a meaningful active rather than a mild polish.

Alongside the acid, Priori includes antioxidant vitamin C and vitamin E, plus vitamin A, as part of the brand's standard antioxidant approach across the LCA range — these sit in the formula alongside the exfoliating actives rather than functioning as the product's primary purpose.

The physical exfoliant is a marine-friendly, biodegradable microsphere rather than a traditional plastic microbead or a harsher nut-shell abrasive, which is worth noting if you're specifically avoiding either of those in a scrub. An anti-irritant complex is also included, which Priori positions as helping offset any tingling or sensitivity from combining an acid with a physical scrub.

Common questions

Can I use this every day? No — it's designed as an occasional, deeper-resurfacing treatment. Once or twice a week is a sensible starting point; overuse of a combined chemical-and-mechanical exfoliant risks irritation and barrier disruption.

Can I use it on my body as well as my face? Yes, Priori markets it for both, and it's also positioned as a pre-treatment step for areas like arms and legs before tanning or professional treatments.

Is it suitable for sensitive skin? Approach with caution — the anti-irritant complex is included to help comfort, but combining an AHA with mechanical exfoliation is a stronger step than a cleanser-level acid. If your skin is reactive, build tolerance with a gentler lactic acid product first and always patch test.

Where it sits in a wider routine

If you want a gentler, daily-use way to introduce lactic acid before stepping up to this treatment, Priori's LCA fx110 Gentle Cleanser is a lower-strength starting point. After exfoliating with this scrub, following with a barrier-supporting moisturiser such as Priori's LCA fx140 Barrier Restore Complexe helps keep skin comfortable while it recovers. See the full Priori brand overview for how this fits the wider LCA range, or view the product directly on the Priori LCA 2xFoliant Peel + Scrub product page.