I started getting glycolic peels 9 months ago. I get a peel every 4 weeks and have gradually worked up to 50% glycolic acid. I use Neutrogena sunscreen spf 60 everyday on my face and neck. I have very fair skin and also use vitamin c serum during the day and retinol at night. I now have small brown spots developing on my forehead. It looks like sun damage to me. I am very distressed by this as peels are suppose to help with sun damage. What is happening? Should I stop getting the peels?
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It sounds like you may have keratosis pilaris besides dull and dry leg skin. While 70% glycolic acid peel may be helpful for you eventually, it may not be the best treatment at the beginning. I will suggest you to try 30-50% glycolic acid peel first and if your skin improves ad tolerates it, you...
Different strengths of peel will determine how quickly you recover and how soon after you can do another session. On average it takes one week to recover from a mild peel, and one to two weeks to recover from a deeper peel. We typically recommend a series of four to six peels every four we...
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...
