How long must I wear sunscreen after 30 percent glycolic peel?

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It was first and only peel. I had it dond 3 weeks ago.

Sheryl D. Clark, MD, FAAD · Answer

30% glycolic acid is very mild (I don't oerform anything less than 70% in my practice). But it may have exfoliated your skin somewhat, so that the horny layer will not be able to protect you as well from the harmful effects of sunlight.  This effect can persist for 6 weeks or more.For my patients who don't wish to wear sunscreen on a daily basis, or have a vitamin D deficiency, I will recommend a potent and properly formulated vitamin C cream(L-ascorbic a id, 10% or more, ph 3.2 or less) or potent and properly formulated green tea cream (90% polyphenols with reservatrol), which, when applied every two to four days, will actually mitigate all of the harmful effects of UV light without blocking vitamin D production.  If one of these are applied, sunscreen while commuting or on short walks outside is not necessary.

F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

If you want my honest answer it is that the majority of what we treat occurs because people don't wear sunscreen on a daily basis. If you are spending money on peels and things, why not prevent damage in the first place and wear sunscreen every single day??"This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and 
cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person 
treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."

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