I prepared my skin as recommended and am used to using 10% strength quite regular. I suffer with mild to moderate acne and this seems to reduce the amount of acne and brighten the skin as well as dry out the blemishes. Have I over done it with the 35%. I only left the peel on for 2mins, neutralised but it did feel warm 4a few hours after. It isn't sore or red just as I run my fingers over the skin it feels scaly & rough as if it needs to peel around my cheeks and lower jaw.. What should I do?
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Answer: Post-Peel Skincare: How to Care for Your Skin After a Glycolic Acid Treatment
Dermatologists, Plastic Surgeons and medical Aestheticians are trained to administer peels and home care to give the best possible results for a variety of skin issues. I would advise that you seek a consultation and begin a professionally recommended regimen for the best results
I'm sorry to hear about your ongoing skin concerns following your glycolic peel. Persistent irritation and acne-like symptoms can be frustrating, but there are a few considerations and steps you might explore:
Post-Peel Sensitivity: Glycolic peels can sometimes lead to prolonged skin...
Interesting. I like the idea of using a mild glycolic acid preparation for exfoliation and skin lightening. “Whitening body cream” often refers to a botanical lightener like arbutin or sometimes a chemical lightener called hydroquinone. Both work gently to lighten hyperpigmentation from a var...