The Beta-Lift chemical peel is a salicylic acid peel and it comes it 2 strengths: 2/0 and 3/0. These peels are classified as superficial peels and will not result in a lot of peeling. If your intention is to control acne, these peels should work well.
Even if you do not get any peeling, the solution enters the pores and is very anti-inflammatory. Studies show that the "anti-acne" effect last about a month, so in the beginning, repeated treatments are necessary.
Having some peeling is nice, however, as the skin becomes "rejuvenated" - softer, brighter. Typically, I start my patients with 2/0 and they get a light peel starting on day 3. Depending on their skin type and reaction to the 2/0, I typically increase to 3/0 on the next visit.
After several treatments with 3/0, there may be a decrease in the amount of peeling. There are methods to regulate the amount of peeling, for example, by the number of passes and the application technique.
Committing to a series (of about 5) will give the best results, and then one can space them out every 3 months or so for maintenance.
