Glycolic Acid Peel

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3.8
96 Reviews

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December 21, 2006

Pros:

Works to clear up current acne and also fades past acne marks.

Cons:

Can dry out the skin if not used as reccomended.

I love it. I also look for acne washes that have Glycolic acid as an ingredient. I found a 1-step Glycolic acid peel at [link removed]. It's about $32 for 20 pads.
March 7, 2007

Pros:

Its Cheap and quick and clears spots

Cons:

It stings while it is on and you do break out more

I've used 50% peel at home for 6 weeks (once a week) I started at 45 seconds, then moved up to 1 min 45, then 2 min 45 until 5 min 45. I am now taking a break for a month. The first treatment did nothing, it was more of a sensitivity test, then next week it tingled and began to sting, the week after i just wanted to scratch my face and wash it off but I was noticing a difference and 2 people commented on my complexion. At present my skin has broken out and this time on my cheeks-I normally only get spots on my chin. I hope this will go! My skin is softer. I use bicarb of soda when the time is up to neutralise as water alone is not enough. I hope when I start the course agian in 4 weeks at 2 mins and work up that my skin will respond - I'm confident that it will. I have invested in cleanser, tonner and moisturiser with glcoric 10% over the internet to use in the month between - I'm also confident this will work!
February 17, 2007

Pros:

Evens skin tone, rids dead skin cells, get rid of any active pimples, softens skin, doesn't make skin peel

Cons:

May be irritating to people with more sensitive skin

I started having low intensity Glycolic Acid Peels at a local salon (Rizzieri's). It evened my skin tone but improved my acne minimally. I got a few compliments on my skin but still had a lot of zits :(. I went to a dermatologist to try stronger peels. I had to stay off of my acne medicine for two weeks before I got my peel done which didn't help :(. After that I stopped having the peels done. While in Walgreens I came acrossed a product called Pimple Eraser which is made by Miracle Care Network. I purchased it and this is the product of my dreams! It has helped my acne dramatically. I even recommended it my to friend and she bought her own but said it irritated her skin so she had to stop. I use it on my skin for a few weeks and then take a break and then start using it again.
November 3, 2009

Pros:

not sure yet

Cons:

none

I did my first treatment Monday night and so far I guess its working. I got that intial breakout after my first use. I cant wait untill my 6th treatment so I can see results.
March 6, 2008

Pros:

helps clear skin, smoother texture

Cons:

drying, burning

started 30% peels myself, and my acne is less severe now. i was hoping it would help with discoloration & scars also, but not so much. i'm going to start back up in a month and hoping it makes my skin clear & more even tone.
February 22, 2007
I am using a Gycolic acid peel kit treatment brought from the local beauty shop. I have only used it twice, and can see amazing results. I would put the solution and wear it over night because it doesn't have a high percent of acid, so safe enough to wear when I sleep and in the morning I will remove with water. My skin is not really sensitive thats why I can bare the treatment and that's why I can see results, but I am also on medication pills to help with my skin(acne mild) aswell. I would recommend girls to try it cause it does work and if it doesn't it either your skin is really sensitive or your need a stronger strength or Gycolic acid because skin might produce to many olis.
October 26, 2008

Pros:

lighter complexion, smoother skin, younger looking

Cons:

the burning sensation was horrible! and I couldnt go out that same day because of how red I was

The cons are worth it Ive used it twice and I love the results
February 8, 2009

Pros:

softer and more youthful looking skin
helps with acne

Cons:

Slight burning (depending on strength, frequency, and duration)
Redness, dryness, and flaky skin

does not help with scarring and does not do much except overall just be a general exfoliation but this stuff is great though sorry it wont take off scars!
November 28, 2008

Pros:

works okay but nothing special

Cons:

a bit pricey

i would recommend it to anyone with acne
February 17, 2009

Pros:

brings up exsisting bumps and then dries them

Cons:

Makes skin feel tight and stings

find a place that does not charge too much and see how you like it. If you like it keep doing it and maybe then go to a more expensive place.