Chemical Peel: Q&A
Ask a QuestionWhich Peel is Better Salicylic or Glycolic Peel for over All Improvement of Face?
to treat un even skin tone, spot correction, tan and over all improvement of complexion?
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Salicylic acid or glycolic peel for face?
There are many different types of chemical peels (and laser peels) that can be done to improve the appearance of the face. Glycolic peels and salicylic acid peels are two of the lighter types of peels that can be done, but both come in different strengths, and depending on how they are applied, can go to different depths in the skin. One is not necessarily better than the other. You would really need to see a professional in person to have your skin evaluated and determine...
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Chemical Peeling To Improve Tone, Discoloration and General Complexion
There are many different types and strengths of chemical peels which are used to improve acne, discoloration, texture, tone, sun damage, scarring, skin cancers, wrinkling and severe aging. The choice of a particular peel and strength really depends on the problem(s) being targeted, the skin type of the individual and the ability to have or not have downtime. It is sometimes difficult to say one type of peel is better than another. That being said, I feel glycolic acid peels are...
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Salicylic acid v. glycolic acid peels
It's tough to say whether salicylic acid peels are better than glycolic acid peels in general. The choice of a peel will depend on what one is treating, skin type, and how much downtime one can tolerate. Some studies suggest that salicylic acid peels are better for acne as salicylic acid targets the hair follicles where acne starts, however glycolic acid also works very well. Make sure whoever does your peel knows how to select the right peel for you and your skin type and...
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Chemical peels for hyperpigmentation
Both salicylic and glycolic are used to lighten the skin and pigmentation marks via the aggressive increase of skin proliferation, turnover and exfoliation of the surface. Citric acid is sometimes added to the formula to lighten the skin as well. All peels have the goal of improving the overall appearance of the skin, the trick is finding the safest one for you. The results will depend on the strength of the peel. One of the advantages of having your chemical peel done in a medical clinic is...
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