Glycolic Peel

Is It Gone Wrong? or Normal? - Toronto, ON

bellus spent $90 in toronto Created 2 months ago

2 days ago me and my friend had 35% glycolic peel from a salon... they put the peel on my face for 3 mins... when we came home we both have red skin with little bit of tingly or ichy feeling... next morning when we woke up redness on my friend's face was better but on my face i found more... Read more

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Glycolic Peel Left Me with More Swelling Than Was Expected

SkyHigh spent $100 in Springfield, OH Updated 2 years ago

I had a glycolic peel (40%) (3 passes then neutralized) by a nurse/esthetician. On the day of the peel I began taking Valtrex 500 mg twice a day. However, less than 48 hours later, my face become seriously swollen especially around the eye area. I followed up with a dermatologist who prescribed... Read more

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Start with a Low % Peel is Key - Liverpool, England

apantoja spent $15 in England,Liverpool Created 2 months ago

I started with a low % chemical peel from Loreal to use at home. it concentration is 10% and its mild and gentle, you use it 5 times a week for 7 week, 4 minutes each time, I noticed my skin soft next day. Not reddnes not pain. Buth I though it was too low concentration to see visible changes... Read more

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Glycolic Acid Peel

Alex h. spent $24 in South East Created 3 months ago

I bought 70% unbuffered glycolic acid off of amazon. You use this AT YOUR OWN RISK!!! I was using 10% lotion from a trusted beauty brand on my face at night. I read it encourages collagen production and reduces wrinkles. Well why not stretch marks? Abdominal skin is no where near as... Read more

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Excellent Results with my Glycolic Peels - St. Petersburg, Florida

Siobhan1953 spent $400 in St. Petersburg, Florida Created 3 months ago

I used to model many years ago, and learned the value of glycolic peels. Every year I would receive a series of five peels, in increasing strengths, to combat the aging process, sun damage, and the like. Unfortunately, I would acquire these peels at cosmetology offices, which do not offer stable... Read more

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Seemed Like Mistake at First, but 10 Days Post = yay - Los Angeles, CA

freewheel from Los Angeles Created 5 months ago

I have pretty nice skin for a 45-y.o. - no real issues, just some fine lines and a lack of fullness. I had been doing at-home fruit acid peels with great results and considering a heavier-duty commercial one to plump up a bit, reclaim my rosy glow, and get rid of some minor sun damage, when my... Read more

35% At Home Peel Bought from Amazon

DTE81 spent $15 in Ft. Lauderdale Created 6 months ago

I'm 30 years old with fair skin/light freckles and some issues with large pores and fine lines coming in around my mouth area and uneven skin tone. I decided to give this a shot myself because I don't want to spend the $ at a derm and I'm not an idiot...I definitely did my... Read more

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Glycolic Acid - United Kingdom

Sonal13 spent $30 in United Kingdom Created 7 months ago

I am Indian women,i applied GA on my face (30%)and my skin just started glowing. i did the same on my underrms, I have dark UA since i became mum.I have tried many things and i can say they faded lot but not to my natural skin colour though.First application was left over night and i felt... Read more

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Glycolic Peel Facial - Durham, NC

8806anon spent $65 in Durham, NC Created 9 months ago

This was my first facial and my very trusted esthetician recommended the glycolic. I'm 33, pure Irish with very pale, fine skin. Fortunatley, I don't have a lot of lines, but I do always have red bumpy cheeks and flaking between my eyes no matter how much I moisturize. She said this... Read more

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911 Emergency After Doing a Glycolic Chemical Peel 50% at Home - Los Angeles, CA

lotuslourdes spent $1,100 in Los Angeles, CA Created 9 months ago

I have done chemical peels in the past. The reason I'm thinking of doing Laser Resurfacing which I'm praying to have it done in Los Angeles. Im 52 I should of known how to do this Glycolic Acid peeling at home. But I did not follow the instruction I started to panic and know I... Read more

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Yes to Doctor, No to Spa - Seattle, WA

SeattleSue spent $125 in Seattle Created 10 months ago

My mother had a great experience with a Glycolic Peel by her dermatologist, so I thought I’d have the procedure done too. Unfortunately, I went to a high end spa in Seattle and not a doctor, so that may have been my mistake. During the peel, the skin under and around my eyes was... Read more

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I Like my At-home Glycolic Acid Peel - Utah

Kit7890 spent $35 in Utah Created 1 year ago

I'm 29 and feel like my skin is looking ashy and blah. I also have a little bit of acne on my chin sometimes. I had a glycolic acid peel done at a spa here in salt lake for about 35$ and really liked the results- My skin looked really clean and fresh and bright. I missed that skin the... Read more

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Glycolic 30% Irritating - Houston, TX

skincareaddict spent $25 in Houston, TX Created 1 year ago

I did a glycolic peel 30%, my skin felt smooth but it left my skin red and irritated for about 5 days, I saw a difference in the softness but not in the texture or color. I was more impressed with the results I got from the Gorgeous Peel. Read more

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Had my First Peel Yesterday - Ohio

Jaylijah spent $100 in Ohio Created 1 year ago

I had my dermatologist perform my peel. The actual peel (70% acid) came in powder form and was mixed into a bowl of water. She applied it to my face with just a piece of gauze and then let it sit for 4 minutes. It burned worse than I expected. I have a high pain tolerance and this made my eyes... Read more

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Definately Worth the Price but if Followed Ur Doc.after Treatment - Mumbai, India

sid100 spent $124 in Mumbai, India Created 1 year ago

I had four sittings worth 6000rs. and my acne is like almost vanished in a month....but the post treatment care is to be taken by us i used to not leave my house at all neither morning nor evening due to sun atleast 4 days after treatment...n the result was really astonsihing....absolutely safe!!! Read more

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Good Results - Tennessee

Honey77 spent $250 in Tennessee Created 1 year ago

Went for a series of 6 peels that were not aggressive. Over time, my face was brighter, pore size smaller on my chin and nose, and clearer complexion. The peels were mild - left me with some redness for a few hours but the next day I was fine. Did it about 2 years ago and now going for another... Read more

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Use Broad Spectrum Sunblock & Avoid Sun when Having Facial Peels-Chino, CA

Ms. Diamonds spent $95 in Chino, CA Created 1 year ago

I had glycolic peels before & had worked well for me.I have light brown facial discoloration & is fading away. Anyone having facial rejuvenations (laser or chemical or mechanical peels) should know that using a broad spectrum sunblock (SPF 45 or higher, with Zinc Oxide Z-Cote) &... Read more

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Glycolic Peel & Mini Facial

Laove02 spent $150 in Newburgh, NY Updated 2 years ago

Love the mini facial and glycolic peel. This treatment is the only thing that has completely cleared my face. I have been getting it done every 8 wks for 2 yrs now. Read more

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