How often can I do both? I have the Kiehl's over night peel serum, and I get the Salicylic treatment once a month...is this too much? What is the best skin care regimen? I am 35 and trying to exfoliate and clear up some acne, and keep my fine lines and wrinkles at bay. Thanks so much for your time! :)
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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...