I'm 54 and recently started a more detailed skin care routine. Can I use retinol the day before a 10% glycolic peel?

A great option for you would be laser resurfacing, that would address your fine lines, skin texture, and skin tightening. I would suggest combining it with dermal fillers for more lifting and volume replacement.  If you are considering treatment of the lower jawline into the neck area,...

Hi! Once you experienced the itching, did you neutralize first or wash first?  The glycolic peels I apply usually requires neutralization first, and no water for about 2 hours.  The brown spots should peel 5-7 days from day of your peel applications.  Do NOT pick at the brown...

Glycolic peels will help lift some pigmentation from the effected areas but are not strong enough to unplug the follicles. I would suggest having a light microdermabrasion followed by a Salicylic peel which is a kerolytic. You can have these treatments done 3-4 weeks apart for best results.