Temporary Results from AHA Peels?

Why does skin revert back to its normal condition after alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) treatment is stopped? If AHA is supposed to increase collagen or encourage cell proliferation, why aren't the anti-aging effects permanent?

It seems pointless to expose your delicate facial skin to this topical treatment if the effects are limited. Does research indicate that the skin will return to its normal state after treatment with Epidermal Growth Factors, Insulin-like Growth Factors, Glycolic Acid, Chemical Peels, and products like Amotokin that stimulate stem cell activity?

I am totally confused by all the conflicting information out there.

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Too Many Promises Regarding AHA peels

While AHA peels certainly make the skin appear fresher and younger, such effects are short-lived. AHA peels will help with fine, superficial wrinkles and lines. It also is excellent for improving the color of the skin by removing brown discolorations and sun spots. There is some evidence that glycolic acid might stimulate the formation of collagen.There was an article in Dermatologic Surgery a few years ago that showed it turns the genes on to produce collagen and hyaluronic acid. A... more