GESOLZA™ + Multi-Acid System
8 Clinically-backed Ingredients
Multi-acid clarifying system (AHA + BHA + PHA + LHA) plus our patented GESOLZA™ calming complex, formulated to clear pores, smooth texture, and fade red marks without stripping the barrier.
Why we chose it:
Smallest molecule of all AHAs. Resurfaces dull, uneven skin and reveals smoother texture underneath.
Why we chose it:
Oil-soluble acid that works deep inside pores to dissolve sebum and clear congestion.
Why we chose it:
Gentle barrier-friendly polyhydroxy acid that exfoliates without irritation.
Why we chose it:
Surface-targeted lipohydroxy acid that refines texture and pore appearance.
Why we chose it:
Balances oil, brightens tone, and supports the skin barrier — without irritation.
Why we chose it:
Proprietary blend of Sweet Wormwood, Citron, and Pine Tree Leaf. Calms redness while you exfoliate.
Why we chose it:
Traditional Korean botanical that defends against oxidative stress and supports brighter skin.
Why we chose it:
Naturally occurring compound that supports skin recovery and renewal, perfect pairing with exfoliating acids.
How We're Different
A clinically-backed formula that doesn't just exfoliate, it transforms.


JiYu

Other Brands
Multi-Acid System
4 acids (AHA + BHA + PHA + LHA) at different skin depths
1 acid only — usually stripping
Dual-Textured Pad
Polish side + smooth side, both in one
Single-texture cotton or harsh scrub
GESOLZA™ Calming Complex
Patented botanicals calm redness while you exfoliate
No calming agents — irritation common
Barrier-Safe Formula
Humectants + niacinamide protect the skin barrier
Often strips skin and disrupts barrier
K-Beauty Formulation
Made in Korea with K-beauty principles
Generic Western formulation
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Frequently Asked Questions
Use them 2–3 times per week after cleansing — not daily. Polish Pads are a targeted reset step, not a daily product. Using them more often can overdo the exfoliation and stress your barrier. If you have very sensitive skin, start with once a week and build up.
Yes — they're designed to work together. Polish Pads are your 2–3× per week reset step; Toner Pads are your daily glow step. On Polish nights, use the Polish Pad first (right after cleansing), then follow with a Toner Pad. On the other 4–5 days, just use the Toner Pad. Save up to $125.89 with the Clarify + Glow Bundle →
Yes. The formula is built around our patented GESOLZA™ calming complex (Sweet Wormwood + Citron + Pine Tree Leaf) and barrier-supportive ingredients like Glycerin and Niacinamide — specifically chosen to help reduce irritation while the acids do their work. That said, we recommend a patch test on your inner arm before first use, and starting at 1× per week if you have a history of reactive skin.
Avoid layering the Polish Pads with retinol, retinal, prescription tretinoin, or other strong acids on the same night. Alternate them on opposite nights. On Polish nights, follow with the JiYu Toner Pads and NAD+ Cream, then resume your retinoid on non-Polish nights.
Anywhere you deal with breakouts, congestion, or rough texture: chest, back, shoulders, upper arms, and even the bumpy keratosis-prone areas on the backs of the arms. Avoid broken or inflamed skin, eczema, and the eye area.
The Polish Pads are formulated to help with surface breakouts, clogged pores, congestion, and post-acne red marks. They are not a treatment for cystic or hormonal acne, which needs to be addressed with a dermatologist. If you struggle with cystic breakouts, we recommend talking to a derm about a prescription plan and using the Polish Pads alongside it (with your derm's OK) for the surface-level clearing.
One side is textured for gentle physical polishing — it lifts buildup and surface debris your cleanser leaves behind. The other side is soft cotton for smoothing and refining after. You get both physical and chemical exfoliation in one step, which means fewer products and less risk of overdoing it.
Different jobs.
- Toner Pads are your daily glow + anti-aging step. Used twice a day with the K8-Rejuvenate complex to keep skin bright, smooth, and even.
- Polish Pads are your 2–3× per week reset step. Multi-acid system + dual-texture pad to clear pores, smooth texture, and fade red marks.
They're designed to work as a pair, not as substitutes.
The Polish Pads are designed for adults 18+, with our core customer in the 25–55 range. They're especially effective for adult breakouts, post-acne red marks, congestion, and texture issues — the kinds of concerns that don't respond to basic products.
No — JiYu is cruelty-free. We never test on animals at any stage of development or production.
Yes. The Polish Pads are formulated without sulfates, parabens, silicones, mineral oil, petrolatum, synthetic fragrances, artificial dyes, phthalates, formaldehyde, hydroquinone, retinol, drying alcohols, EDTA, talc, lanolin, BHT/BHA, triclosan, gluten, and soy. They're also cruelty-free, vegan, and dermatologist tested.
60 pads per jar. At the recommended use of 2–3 times per week, one jar lasts approximately 5–6 weeks. Subscribe to lock in delivery every 60, 90, or 120 days and save up to 15%.
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