Glycolic Acid Info

Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid & Salicylic Acid

Alpha-Hydroxy Acids, such as Glycolic Acid and Lactic Acid, and Beta-Hydroxy Acids, such as Salicylic Acid are among the safest methods of exfoliation and increasing skin turnover.

As we age, a number of skin changes occur which require different types of skin care and treatments.

One such change is that the rate of the skin cell replacement is reduced, producing a thinner, more fragile skin. Skin is replaced every three weeks at age 20 but this increases to every nine weeks by age 50.

The use of these acids will help to stimulate and speed cell turnover, thereby producing more vibrant and smoother looking skin. The top layer of skin will be thinned by the exfoliation of dead cells, but in the deeper layers of skin, new collagen and elastin will be stimulated and the skin will actually become thicker, tighter and more firm.

Glycolic Peels at strengths of 30% and above have been scientifically proven to stimulate collagen production deep in the skin.

When using Glycolic Acid or Lactic Acid for skin regeneration, stronger does not neccesarily mean better! Glycolic Acid peels of higher stengths such as 50%-70% will only slightly speed the process, but the skin rebuilding induced by a 70% AHA chemical peel (which is costly and may cause scarring) in 3 months can be duplicated by a 7% AHA cream in 9 months, and by a 40% peel only 2-4 weeks longer than a 70% Peel.

Thus, doing a peel yourself at home with strengths of 30% will give you the same results as the higher strength peels, but the results take just slightly longer.

A series of Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, or Salicylic Acid Peels can be utilized to:

Peels can also be used periodically as a refreshing acid wash to exfoliate, retexturize and revitalize the skin.

Our Acid Products are pH balanced, so you will receive the greatest efficacy that each product can offer, and therefore, the best possible results!

Many acne sufferers will find that the peels will keep their acne under control and smooth away blemishes and blotchy spots.

You should not experience visible peeling after using the Peel Kits. However, several layers of dead skin cells will be sloughed off. This product is formulated so that the user experiences no "Down Time", that is, there is no period of time where you need to recover from excessive peeling or redness.

It is recommended that a sunscreen of SPF 25 or higher be applied daily when using Acid Products.

If you are new to Glycolic Products, start by using a 10% or 15% Glycolic Acid Treatment Cream or Gel listed below for a few weeks before using a Glycolic Peel Kit. After you have been using the Glycolic Treatment Cream or Gel with no adverse effects for a few weeks, you may start a series of Peels using the 30% Glycolic Peel Kit or 50% Lactic Acid Peel Kit.

For the very best results, use a 10% or 15% Glycolic Acid Treatment Cream or Gel every night in addition to your weekly peel.

Use a Glycolic Acid Treatment Cream or Gel daily, combined with a series of Glycolic Acid Peels for maximum results! You will see results faster and maintain your results longer by using both products.

Acid Products at high strengths, such as the 30% and 50% strengths and Salicylic Acid stronger than 2% are not to be used if pregnant or nursing. Do not use if you have recently undergone Chemotherapy, Radiation, or Accutane treatment. Do not use on irritated skin, or recently exfoliated skin. Consult your Physician before use if you are unsure about using this product with a skin condition.