Glycolic Peel

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What is a Glycolic Peel Best for Treating? 6 answers

wrinkles fine line rough skin

Moisturizer After a 20% Peel 6 answers

After a 20% glycolic or similar peel, is a pure vegetable oil a good moisturizer or should I purchase a specific moisturizer? I was wondering if I...
after moisturizer

Redness and Crusting After Glycolic Peel 5 answers

I just received a glycolic facial peel yesterday for the first time ever. Today, I woke up and saw my chin area bright red, scabby-looking, dry,...
redness after

How Much Does a Glycolic Peel Cost? 5 answers

peeling before

How Long Does It Take to Recover from a Light Glycolic Peel? 5 answers

How long would it take after you have a glycolic peel to recover so you may have another session?

How Long Should Glycolic Acid Be Left on the Skin During a Treatment? 4 answers

I get glycolic acid peels every month. The acid is left on my skin for maybe 30 seconds. The last peel I got (70% glycolic acid) was left on my skin...
after face timing results

Do Glycolic Peels Increase Aging? 4 answers

I am aware that the glycolic peels remove the dead layers of the skin which helps to promote new cells to the skins surface much quicker. I'm also...
after aging

Is 30% Glycolic Acid Safe to Use on a Weekly Basis on Mixed Race Skin? 4 answers

I would like to use it in the comfort of my own home for acne spots, scars and oily skin. I do not have contact with a dermatologist as I cannot...
before at-home dosage frequency

How Long Before You See Final Results from Glycolic Peel? 3 answers

I had a glycolic peel. Will my skin carry on improving days later?
after

Hyperpigmentation After Glycolic Peel 3 answers

I had my 4th Glycolic Peel (30%) done a month and a half ago, and while the first 3 treatments were great, this one left my skin damaged. What should...
after

Glycolic Peel for Stretch Marks? 3 answers

Can multiple sessions of Glycolic Peels effectively reduce the visibility of stretch marks?
stretch marks before

Skin Darkening After Glycolic Peel 3 answers

I am an African, black woman and my hands and feet were darker than the rest of my body. I had them peeled with Glycolic peel and the color was...
hands hyperpigmentation after feet dark

Skin Test Before Glycolic Peel? 3 answers

I am 66, female, trying to improve facial fine lines around mouth, some sagging, general dullness, and slight redness on cheeks. As an...
peeling before dark

When Does the Redness from a Glycolic Peel Go Away? 3 answers

I recently used a 30 percent glycolic peel on my face and neck. I left it on for 10 min. My face got crusty and dry and scabbed where i had acne. My...
after female face neck redness

I Burnt my Face with 100% Glycolic Acid. Will my Skin Scar? 3 answers

Will there be risk of scarring or anything?my face turned real red and now is blackish on colour,darker than my complexion.i am black in skin...
before face burn scar

I Had a Glycolic Chemical Peel Done and I'm Not Seeing Any Peeling. Is This Normal? 3 answers

Also since i have the peel done 1 week all i'm having is breakouts is this normal?
after peeling normal

I Got a Glycolic Peel Done Yesterday.... Can I Use Makeup or Some Face Mask After the Peel? 3 answers

after face makeup

Is Glycolic Peel Good for Stretchmarks? 3 answers

before stretch marks

How To Treat Burns After Microderm and 70% Glycolic on Fair Skin Black Female? 3 answers

I am fair skin black woman who had microderm and 70% glycolic done at the same time. The microderm was aggressive and the peel stayed on for about 5...
after burn options scar permanent African American

30% Glycolic Acid Chemical Peel for Scars? 2 answers

I have scars on my legs mostly because of some ingrown hair. Can I remove them with 30% Glycolic Acid Chemical Peel?
scar ingrown hair before

Glycolic Peel for Hyperpigmented Asian Skin? 2 answers

I have pigmentation mark on both my cheeks and on top of eyebrows. I have medium Asian colored skin. Would Glycolic treatment be appropriate? 

Glycolic Home Acid Peel for Fine Lines and Acne? 2 answers

I just bought a Glycolic Home Acid Peel 35% (Gel Form). I'm 27 (nearly 28) and I've noticed I have a some wrinkles around my eyes. I put this down to...
acne crows feet before age 25-34 fine lines

Sauna After Glycolic Acid Peel? 2 answers

I get 30% GA Peel weekly and was wondering, how long should I stay away from sauna after the peel? I practice yoga in a heated 110 degree room for an...
hyperpigmentation brown spots before

Is It Safe to Put on Sunless Tanner After a Glycolic Acid Peel? 2 answers

I am doing an at home treatment for glycolic acid peel. I use sunless tanner afterwards so it helps with the redness the next day. Is this safe?
redness sunless tanning after

Glycolic Acid 70% - is It Too Harsh on my Skin 2 answers

Unfortuantely , i got an extremely unbelievably rough and dull leg skin .. they are intensively dry , tick , ingrown hair prone and spots all over and...
safety rough skin legs before

Is There Any Way to Prevent Post Glycolic Peel Breakouts? 2 answers

I did my first glycolic peel a week ago and broke out from it. Pimples are still here after a week. I did a 2nd one tonight and feel the pimples...
after female prevention pimples safety

I Had a 50% Glycolic Peel Yesterday and Now my Eyes Are Very Swollen, Will It Go Away? 2 answers

I had a 50% glycolic peel yesterday and now my eyes are very swollen. I asked my dermatologist why did I have such bad swelling and she assured me...
after eyes face

Is It Safe to Get a Glycolic Peel When You Are Pregnant? 2 answers

before pregnancy safety

Applied 70% Glycolic Acid And Have Crust Above Lip Only- Is This Normal? 2 answers

Applied 70% Glycolic Acid Have Crust Above Lip Only Rest of Face is Normal
before crusty upper lip normal

Glycolic Peel Percentage for Acne Scars, Fine Lines, and Pigmentation? 1 answer

I am 26 years old from India. I have acne scars, fine lines, and pigmentation on my face. What percentage of Glycolic Peel would be effective for me?

How Long is a 50% Glycolic Peel Supposed to Be Left On? 1 answer

before at-home

Glycolic Vs TCA Peel for Dark Scars on Legs? 1 answer

I have light skin and I have old dark scars on my legs, should I use a TCA peel or Glycolic peel or can both be used alternatively? Please advise.
hyperpigmentation scar before

Why Doesn't Glycolic/Lactic Acid Peel Work on my Skin? 1 answer

I am 20 years old with very oily , congested, acne scarred and prone skin. In order to lighten red scars and smooth my face I turned to at home peels....
acne scars after age 18-24 oily skin

What's the Strongest Glycolic Acid Solution for Olive Complexion? 1 answer

The technician told me that you need to start out slowly, but I think it was just a waste of $150. My skin is really non irritating and .01% Retin-A...
skin before olive skin

Is Glycolic Peel Effective in Minimizing Scars on Neck and Face? 1 answer

A few days ago, I had some irritation over my face. Later, it became like allergy scars over my face and neck during end of January. Could it be due...
face scar neck skin irritation peeling before female

Glycolic Peel in Between Laser Hair Removal Sessions? 1 answer

Can you use 30% Glycolic Peels in between laser hair removal sessions? My Laser treatments are spaced at 6 week intervals.
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How Often Should I Do Glycolic Peels? 1 answer

Ibought the Glycolic Peel Kit,but It Doesn't Say How Often It May Used. Can I Use Everyday
before frequency at-home

What Percentage Glycolic Acid Peel Can I Do at Home? 1 answer

My Skin is Dry,mature,senssitive Skin.
before at-home

Can a Glycolic Chemical Peel Cause Wrinkles to Form Under Eyes? 1 answer

I recently tried two glycolic chemical peels, one 30% and 50% but i think i had them two close together and received what i believe to be a chemical...
after male wrinkles under eyes irritation normal

Glycolic Peels Causing More Sun Damage (Brown Spots)? 1 answer

I started getting glycolic peels 9 months ago. I get a peel every 4 weeks and have gradually worked up to 50% glycolic acid. I use Neutrogena...
after sun damage brown spots

Went Tanning Right Before a Glycolic Peel - Will This Permanently Damage my Skin? 1 answer

I went tanning RIGHT BEFORE a 80% glycolic chemical peel (DUMB IDEA). During the down time my face was oozing yellow liquid immediately. On the one...
after

70% Glycolic Acid Peel with Mild Psoriasis on Face 1 answer

I am a 32 year old male with mild psoriasis on my forehead just below hairline and two small areas on cheeks. It is well controlled with steroid...
before age 25-34 male cheeks forehead psoriasis

Brown Spots After a Light Glycolic Peel 1 answer

I have had melasma on my forehead for about 2 years (I'm 29)--I am caucasian but get quite dark in the summertime. I began getting glycolic 35%...
Caucasian brown spots age 25-34 after

Chemical Burn After Glycolic Peel 1 answer

I used a salycic acid/benzoyl peroxide ointment on a zit the day after a light glycolic peel and facial. It has caused what looks like a chemical burn...
after face burn

Will Bad Swelling After 50% Glycolic Peel Go Away? 1 answer

I had a 50% glycolic peel yesterday and now my eyes are very swollen. I asked my dermatolgist why did I have such bad swelling and she asured me that...
after face

Dark Brown Patch After Glycolic Peel 1 answer

I am Indian, 38 years old. I got 5% glycolic peel on 27th April /10, but i have dark brown patch on my cheeks. but it is not burning or itching. that...

Can Glycolic Peels Be Used on the Hands and Arms to Treat Age Spots? 1 answer

Are they effective?

Did 30% Glycolic Peel, Part of my Face Began to Sting. That Area is Now Dark! What to Do? 1 answer

I was doing a 30% Glycolic Acidpeel. I did 6 weekly treatments 6 months ago. I started again 4 weeks ago and planned 6 weekly treatments. During my...
after chin dark spots

Will Sweating After the Application of a Glycolic Peel Affect the Results? 1 answer

I had a glycolic peel applyed today at 1:30 pm then went to exercose class at 6:15. Will the sweating the the class affect the results. I did wipe the...
after sweat results

Glycolic Peel, Fillers, Botox with Severe Psoriasis Condition 1 answer

44 years old with super sensitive skin and suffer from severe psoriasis triggered by the slightest. Been using protopic .01% for 4 years. Breakouts...
before female skin psoriasis pores sensitive

How Long Shoud a 70% Glycolic Peel Stays on the Face for the First Time? 1 answer

before technique session

1 Day Post Glycolic Peel: Is it Normal to Have Red Spots and Tingling? 1 answer

Hi, I Had a Slight Glycolic Peel Yesterday and noticed a few red burned spots on my cheeks and are still there this morning. still felt tingling...
after female cheeks burning red spot tingling normal

Glycolic Peel 10 Days After Fraxel Lux 1540 for Acne Scars? 1 answer

I am from India and had Fraxel Lux 1540 for mild acne scars done yest. at 45 level. I had it without numbing cream and discomfort was mild. Have mild...
after combination acne scars

I Got a Dark Patch on Both my Arms from Leaving 10 % Glytone Peel on for 24hours 1 answer

I got a dark patch on both my arms from leaving 10 % glytone peel on for 24hours.It looks really bad, its been over a week now. Can i do another...
after arms duration dark spots options

Will PIH Heal Completely After Glycolic Peel? 1 answer

Hi, my skin type is IV. I had 3 Glycolic peels at 70%. Three weeks after the last one, I developed a very sever PIH. Now I´ve been with HQ 4%,...
after PIH healing skin type IV normal expectation

Are 50% Glycolic Peels Safe for Black Skin? Any Risks? (photo) 1 answer

I'm a black male in my early thirties who has had four weekly courses of 20% salicylic peels. The results have been fresher more radiant looking...
before African American skin tone risk comparison hyperpigmentation hypopigmentation age 25-34

Could Glycolic Peels Combined with Microdermabrasion have Caused Hyperpigmentation? 1 answer

After several combined treatments of microdermabrasion (either CrystalClearâ or Dermagenesis)followed by a glycolic acid peel I developed brown...
after hyperpigmentation combination contraindication

Is Glycolic Acid 20 Percent Cream Safe for Me? 1 answer

I am 22 years old and im using glycolic acid cream 20%, i used it morning and night, as what my derma had told me. i used retinoin acid cream for two...
after safety

Pores/Acne Scars Seems to Be Getting Worse with Retinol Use, Does it Get Worse Before it Gets Better? 1 answer

I received 2 35% glycolic peels in September and noticed 2 months ago my pore size and acne scars got worse! The aesthetician wanted to do a series...
after acne scars 2 months post-op worse

Is It Safe to Combine Glycolic Peels with Microdermabrasion? 1 answer

I have had conflicting advice on this. I have been advised to have treatments on alternate weeks, whilst another beautician advised taking the two...
before combination contraindication

Would Glycolic Peeling Work for Erythema Dyschromicum Perstans? 1 answer

Would Glycolic Peeling Work for Erythema Dyschromicum Perstans?
before erythema candidate

I Had Glycopeel in my Armpit I'll Go to Gym & Exercise Will the Sweat Remove the Chemical? 1 answer

I had glycopeel last 2 days in my armpit, and i need to go to gym and exercise, will the sweat that will come out in my arm pit can remove the...
after sweat
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