What is Glycolic Peel?

Glycolic is a natural acid derived from sugar cane. The molecule has an exceptionally small size so it easily penetrates the skin. A Glycolic Peel or Glycolic Acid Peel is a type of AHA Chemical Peel.

Chemical peels can improve facial blemishes or wrinkles, remove pre-cancerous skin growths, soften acne facial scars and even control acne. They can also help with photoaging, stretch marks, sun spots, rosacea and ingrown hairs and uneven skin pigmentation. A chemical peel will not slow or prevent the aging process but will improve the appearance of your skin.

As a facial peel this painless treatment, suitable for men and women, is used to soften the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, improve dry skin and treat problem skin conditions such as acne.

The Glycolic Peel Treatment
Your skin will be examined based on the color and the photodamage level. The precise formula of the chemical solutions will be adjusted to meet your particular needs. With many chemicals peels like glycolic acid peel, a consultation and patch test may be required at least 24 - 48 prior to treatment.

First, you will have your skin scrubbed clean. Next, a mild toner removes your natural surface oils and residual makeup. Layers of the acid are then gently applied to your skin, with care given to not overlap applications which could cause demarcation lines. A timer is set for a varying tme, the acid is neutralized and the product is then removed. Your skin is wiped clean and a moisturizer or an anti-bacterial ointment is applied to your skin.

A chemical peel may follow after your skin has been primed through advanced skin care or microdermabrasion or it may be a procedure on its own without the priming. As an acne scarring reduction treatment in particular, a combination of a glycolic peel and a microdermabrasion may see the best results.

See also Phenol, Trichloroacetic acid (TCA), Alphahydroxy acids (AHAs), Betahydroxy acids (BHA), Green peels, Obagi Blue Peel, Glycolic acid, Chemicals peels