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Best Chemical Peel for Oily Skin?

asked 10 months ago by Chris22 in Toronto, Ontario
Latest answer by Amiya Prasad, MD
Question viewed 604 times
Tags: comparison, oily skin, type

Is salicylic acid better at cutting through oily skin than glycolic acid? Also, how does salycylic acid at 15% compare to glycolic acid at 30%? Will it be a lot stronger or is this still a mild peel? Thanks!

3 answers to Best Chemical Peel for Oily Skin?

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Salicylic acid peel for oily skin

Chemical peels are an excellent adjunct to taking care of one's skin. The more superficial peel like the ones you have asked about are not home runs, but they are a nice touch to the care for your skin. While I agree with Dr. Asaria that the chemical peel will help, I would prefer the salicylic acid peel, even at percentages that may be higher than the 15% you have asked about. Salicylic acid works by breaking apart the bonds of the dead skin cells AND by breaking up the... more
Daniel I. Wasserman, MD

Naples Dermatologic Surgeon
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Chemical Peels to Treat Oily Skin

The purpose of chemical peels is to address skin problems such as discoloration, acne wrinkles and scars (such as acne scars). Prior to a peel, the skin is "degreased" or all oily secretions are cleaned off so the peel is able to treat the skin without a barrier. Chemical peels are generally classifies as "Superficial", "Medium depth" or "Deep". Both the peels you describe fall into the "Superficial" category and the choice of peel depends on... more
Amiya Prasad, MD

New York Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Chemical peels for oily skin

Hello, In general, superficial chemical peels are an excellent treatment for rejuvenating the outer layers of the skin. Superficial peels (such as salicylic, lactic acid, or low concentration TCA) can have a great effect in slowing down sebum and oil production in the skin and prevent breakouts. For oily/combination skin, I like to use the PCA SensiPeel. It is a combination peel (Lactic, TCA, Kojic, and Azelaic) and is very well tolerated with perhaps an evening of redness, and... more
Jamil Asaria, MD

Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon

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