If You Have Just Had a 30% Salisylic Acid Peel, Can I Still Use my Kiehl's Overnight Peel Treatment Once Every Week?

Chemical peels come in many different strengths, without knowing the percentage of salicylic acid and how it was buffered and neutralized its hard to say how deep the peel will be. Its very important not to further irritate the skin by using any harsh chemicals or exfoliants. Use a chemical free...

I know you are embarrassed, but let me remind you please that these are chemicals you applied to your face that caused this. There are many, many things that can go wrong when chemicals like these are mishandled or use by untrained people, including the hyperpigmentation you have now. Over time...

  The number of treatments needed to improve the appearance of acne is dependent upon several factors, including the severity of the acne and the concentration of the peeling solution. As a rule of thumb, I recommend a series of 4 consecutive peels every 2-3 weeks to see initial...

Salicylic acid is an excellent keratolytic and exfoliant. It should stimulate collagen and reduce pore size. Raffy Karamanoukian, Los Angeles

Salicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid and works well for patients with oily and/or acne-prone skin.  Most patients begin to peel around 48 hours after the treatment.  Depending on the strength of acid used, it can vary from mild flaking to more aggressive...

Salicylic acid peels up to 30%, in general, are safely used in people of all skin pigmentation types.  From what I can see in your pictures, you have a very normal amount of red/brown color that I would expect to see 24 hours after your peel.  Any dark spots you had to begin with tend...