Why Doesn't Glycolic/Lactic Acid Peel Work on my Skin?

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I am 20 years old with very oily , congested, acne scarred and prone skin. In order to lighten red scars and smooth my face I turned to at home peels. When I apply 35% glycolic acid to my face and nothing happens. Why is my skin so resistant to peels? A couple of months ago I tried lactic acid 40% and nothing happened as well. Help!

Simon Liubinas, MBBS · Answer

Your skin needs to be assessed by a skin-care professional before administering any form of peel. The skin needs to be prepared accordingly and correct home-care needs to be used in order to achieve the maximum benefits of having a treatment. I would also suggest you look into peels more suited to oily and congested skins such as Jessner and Salicylic peels, that target oil production and flow in the skin. I would highly advise against administering these peels at home and would strongly recommend that a dermal clinician perform them in-clinic. Acne and scarring respond well when treated using a multi-faceted approach of in-clinic treatments and home-care.

Samir Shureih, MD · Answer

The skin need to be preped before you get the maximum effect of the peels.
The skin need to be degreased before applying the acid.
Be careful doing your own peel, Plus the fact that glycolic acd is not a treatment for acne scars. see a professional

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