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Glycolic acid peels are superficial peels that are used to brighten skin tone, improve pigment irregularities, and treat acne. Usually, a series of peels a few weeks apart is performed. Sunscreen and gentle skin care are important after peels.
While glycolic peels will not hinder a person from working out, sun avoidance is still important. Each physician has slightly different guidelines so consult your physician on his/her preferences.
30% glycolic acid is a light, superficial chemical peel that may penetrate to the bottom layer of the epidermis. In my office. there are no restrictions after the peel other than sun avoidance and using a good sunblock. Glycolic acid peels are best suited for mild to moderate textural imperfections, fine lines, pigmentation irregularities, and acne lesions. They are designed to be repeated weekly or every other week because of their quick re-epithelialization times. There is little discomfort, minimal down-time, and gives reasonable results.
Hi,thank you for the question.You can wash your face with water immediately after the procedure as well.You can use mild face wash like Cetaphil for 2-3 days after the procedure.Avoid excessive sunexposure immediately,sunscreen application is must post procedure. Avoid swimming and going to ...
Stinging shortly after a glycolic acid peel is applied is normal. It should go away after the peel is neutralized. If you had a mild burn, are not doing proper post peel care, or have an underlying skin condition such as eczema or seborrheic dermatitis, the symptoms might linger. Check with...
Yes, you are experiencing a burn from the chemical peel. The problem with many chemical peels is that they go too deep, too fast, and cannot be controlled. For people with sensitive skin (which you have clearly!), only chemical peels that have a time delay to them should be used. This prohibits...
