It is hard to know without seeing you if this is an allergy, or just an irritation, but salicylic acid is an excellent alternative to glycolic acid. I like it better for sensitive skin, acne and rosacea patients, anyway. Be sure you are not allergic to aspirin as there can be cross reactivilty.
Switch to salicylic acid after glycolic peel?
I have been using Glycolic peel of about 20-35% fortnightly. Now, I am getting slight breakouts and itch with glycolic acid. Am I allergic? Should I change to Salicylic peel?
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