35% Glycolic Acid Peel and Pain; Is This Normal?

Yes, you are experiencing a burn from the chemical peel. The problem with many chemical peels is that they go too deep, too fast, and cannot be controlled. For people with sensitive skin (which you have clearly!), only chemical peels that have a time delay to them should be used. This prohibits...

I'm sorry you had this experience, but a 70% glycolic is way too strong for your skin, no matter how long you leave it on. To treat the burn and avoid any permanent problems: 1. Wash gently with your hands (do not exfoliate, scrub, use a sponge or loofah, etc.) with a mild soap like Dove...

I recommend you see a board certified dermatologist for a good skin evaluation and proper treatment of your acne before the scarring worsens. Prescription strength tretinoin cream would be much more effective for both your acne and pore size than Retinol, especially the SkinCeuticals brand.

A glycolic acid 70% peel, which is an in-office chemical peel, can cause crusting, peeling, flaking and redness of the skin in the post-peel period. Often it may only be seen in areas which are a bit more sensitive such as the upper lip, nose corners, mouth corners and lower eyelids.  It is...

If stretchmarks are white and mature, a glycolic peel may help the skin make more collagen -- also products containing tretinoin, such as Retin A or Renova can be quite helpful as well as the use of a non-ablative laser.  For stretch marks that are red and/or infamed, I recommedn treated...

30% Glycolic Acid should only be used by a professional and not to be used on a weekly basis.  Using it on a weekly basis could do more harm than good. Your skin could become red, irritated and peel. This is something I would think you do not want on a weekly basis. Look for a licensed...