Glycolic
Acid Peels
Generally No!
Most people tolerate glycolic acid with little to no problems. Again, glycolic acid
is a much more mild chemical compared to TCA or Phenol which penetrate very deeply into the skin.
Glycolic acid only penetrates the upper layers of skin. That's why it can be performed at home with care.
If you are new to a glycolic acid peel, here’s a few
recommendations:
- Always
do a skin patch test.
- Never
apply to broken skin or to skin that has recently been manually
exfoliated, scrubbed, sunburned, shaved or waxed.
- For
any skin care issues, we always recommend an evaluation
by a skin care specialist.
- Simply
telephone your skin care specialist and ask them if your
skin is a good candidate for the 30% or 40% Glycolic
Exfoliating Kit. 99% of the time the answer is a resounding
'YES!'.
Most
skin types (even the driest and most sensitive) tolerate the
30% or 40% Glycolic Acid Exfoliator very well indeed. The 60% is for people very
familiar and accustomed to chemical peels. It is generally used for moderate acne cases, but
is very good for elbows, knees, and rough feet. See and feel
the difference!
If
you have never tried a glycolic acid peel, you may wish to
have your skin evaluated by a skin care professional before
treatment.
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