What Type of Chemical Peel is Right for Me?

I am an 18 year old female i am 5"1 and 100lbs. I have very fair skin i burn easily, in addition i have freckles. I also have acne and get pimples and black heads very often. I am looking to eliminate as much of my acne and blavk heads as i can. I am also seeking to have a smoother more silk feeling skin. What level of chemical peel would be my best option.

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Baby steps approach to skin

You are very young. You need to take baby steps to improve your skin. First and foremost get in touch with a good aesthetician. Preferably an aesthetician who is PCA certified. She/he can start you on some good regimen to improve the skin quality and control acne and blemishes. After that try some of the PCA peels and alternate with microdermabrasion. You are young and do not need any aggressive chemcial peels or laser. Remember about 80% aging of skin is from sun damage. So, never... more

Salicylic peel probably best

For sensitive skin and comedonal acne (blackheads, small acne bumps) I typically recommend a light peel such as a salicylic acid peel. Salicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid that is comedolytic (breaks up sebum/oil, skin cells that clog pores). The peel is also mild with minimal recovery time for most patients. It is best to go to a physician's office to administer the peel for correct application, and to ensure that the correct concentration is chosen for your skin type.... more