Hi I'm starting out on using glycolic acid but I'm not sure how because I'm currently using a salicylic acid based cleanser. Is it okay to use a salicylic based cleanser follow by a 7.5% glycolic acid daily exfoliater by Bona Fide skin care and after a Tretinon, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide acne cream then a serum and moisturizer all at night. Is this too much?
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Hi Gurukathir,I would stop using the glycolic acid cream for a week and let your skin have a break and see if the itching and darkening get better. If you want to continue using the cream, I would not use it on a daily basis. It sounds like your skin is sensitive, so using it every other day or ...
Hi there,Sorry to hear about the aftereffect of your home glycolic peel. It is not worth the risk of damaging your skin by treating yourself at home with any acid. Without seeing you in the office, it is hard to tell if you have a true hole in the skin. Yes, your skin will heal, but could have...
Good Afternoon,When you use a chemical peel it is strongly suggested to wait three to four days after the area has finished peeling to give the skin time to recover.Have a nice day.