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I received Glycolic acid in powder form...what do I 'activate' this with so that I can use it?

July 5, 2014
Asked By:CRNAinFLA in Miami, FL

Ordered 30% glycolic acid to create my own chemical peel (wanna start off SLOWLY then increase IF necessary). Yes, I ordered it from a highly respectable medical product/chemical company here in the USA ** IT CAME IN POWDER FORM! So I now mix it with WHAT? What do I use to 'activate' this so that I can actually utilize this in some way? I've searched EVERYTHING online for FOUR months & NOTHING. What ingredient is the glycolic acid in Jessner's mixed? ANY insight would be greatly appreciated.

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Answer: Make your own chemical peel

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July 7, 2014

Answer: I received Glycolic acid in powder form...what do I 'activate' this with so that I can use it?

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July 7, 2014

Answer: I received Glycolic acid in powder form...what do I 'activate' this with so that I can use it?

Darryl J. Blinski, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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July 7, 2014

Answer: Asking for a big problem if you proceed with your own mixture from powdered glycolic acid

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Jeffrey Zwiren, MD
July 7, 2014

Answer: Asking for a big problem if you proceed with your own mixture from powdered glycolic acid

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