will there be risk of scarring or anything?my face turned real red and now is blackish on colour,darker than my complexion.i am black in skin colour,african.
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April 13, 2011
Answer: 100% glycolic peel at home? Not a good idea
The duration of application for glycolic peels will vary from patient to patient. After prepping the skin and applying the glycolic acid the practitioner typically observes the skin for certain endpoints - such as fairly uniform redness and the patient’s sensation of tingling. Once those e...
Some light peels may not result in any significant peeling. With a deeper peel, peeling will be more significant, as will down time. A series of peels may be in order for you to achieve your goals. The peel might be bringing some of your the acne to the surface, and in some cases, pos...
Make up 1 day after a glycolic peel should be fine. I would avoid using a mask for a week. I recommend just a bland moisturizer and sunscreen for 1 week post peel.