Salicylic Acid 20% Gel Peel, 100ml (Professional) Review

Posted by Vera Smith on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 · Leave a Comment

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(More customer reviews)I have to preface this review with the fact that I use other skin care and health products namely Retin-A Micro, b-control, and a good moisturization regime.Also, I have sensitive and oily skin.Moreover, I have medium-dark brown skin (for a color reference it would be Bare Escentual's golden dark), so for those with skin like mine I know how important it is to hear from someone like me.

For those who have not ever had a peel I would not recommend starting out with this.The skin needs time to acclimate to salicylic acid like any strong acid.However, for those who have been getting peels of %10 or more I would recommend using this peel.Follow the directions precisely.This skin laboratory peel does not self neutralize (like perfect peel, which is much like the professional peels), so you can time it to where your skin has more absorption. Basically, the longer you keep it on the more concentrated the peel gets (if you will).It is good to use when you have a large (cystic) pimple.It is also good for exfoliating the skin after using retin-a.The best advice I can give for this product and any peel is moisturize, moisturize, moisturize.Do not peel the dead skin because this can cause more scarring: put simply apply a good moisturizer.This product of course will not give you dramatic results immediately.It is an overtime product.I highly recommend stepping up to 30% and then higher (for African descendant skin please do within reason).I also recommend still using this once you have stepped up to help refresh the skin.

This product is good for smoothing and tightening of the skin within three days, but again couple this with a good skin care regime.This peel alone will not help, but with other hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic products your skin will look nice!Good luck and God Bless.

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Product Description:

Level 1) Glycolic/35, Lactic/35, Salicylic/20

Level 2) Glycolac/60, Lactic/50 - Twice as strong as L1

Level 3) Glycolic/50, Lactic/70, BHA+, HQ+ - Twice as strong as L2

Choosing a Peel:

Glycolic: stimulates collagen growth more effectively than any of the other peels. It's small molecule allows it to slip beneath the epidermis to reach the collagen fibers below and results in 15%-25% thickening over 12 weeks. Glycolic acid generally causes little or no visible peeling.

Lactic: works on the surface of the skin to treat tone, texture, and pigmentation. The Lactic acid molecule works to pull moisture into the cells, and exfoliate surface cells which helps to perfect the skin's surface and restore the skin's natural glow.

Glycolac: With a combination of Glycolic (25%) with Lactic (35%), it provides hydration and tone improvements of the Lactic, with the increased collagen stimulation of the glycolic. It is generally well tolerated because the lactic and glycolic work on different levels or the skin.

Salicylic: a great kertolytic which means it helps loosen the bonds between skin cells to promote exfoliating. It is the only hydroxy acid which is oil soluble which allows it to penetrate into clogged pores. It can be used more frequently than the other peels without must risk for irritation.

BHA+: Hands down the best peel for acne and oily skin. You should expect some visible flaking of the skin 2 days after using the peel. This will help with active acne blemishes as well as old acne marks, and a variety of other skin problems.

HQ+: This peel is best for pigmentation and acne scarring. Similar to our BHA+ peel, with added ingredients which to help to fade pigmentation differences and even skin tone. If you suffer from old acne marks, age spots, or melasma, this peel will be the most effective in helping you.