I Did a Glycolic Acid Peel Last Night and now...HELP!!!

[Sehrysh]

Re: I Did a Glycolic Acid Peel Last Night and now…HELP!!!

@Paheli00

It depends on what the “issue” is. If you have good skin already…then lactic is a great, gentle peel (you can start with 40% or 50%). This is also the best choice for people who have SUPER sensitive skin. Glycolic is a good all around peel (for hyperpigmentaion, evening out skintone, fine lines etc) and it’s not as strong as it seems if you do it right (on a side note: 20% isn’t even worth doing. You should start at least at 30% or 40%…get skin used to glycolic by using a OTC cream for a week or so).

Salicylic is best for people with severe acne and super oily skin. Please remember that salicylic is a different type of acid that glycolic/lactic and is stronger (hence the % is different…typically 20% salicylic is stronger than 40% glycolic).

Why are you reluctant to do them on yourself? Honestly…starting out with lactic or 30% glycolic is a great way to get the “hang” of it. And this is the cheapest way to do it. I pay like $11 dollar for 1/2 oz peels at MUAC…and each bottle lasts for multiple peels (versus you pay MUCH more for single peels from a “professional”). The only time I’d recommend going to a professional is if you needed a really high % of TCA (more than 21%) or for phenol (which wipes the pigment right off your face). Besides, I’d rather put acid on my own face then trust someone else to do it.

If you do decide to have it done, PLEASE make sure the people know what they’re doing. Ask them simple questions like what % is it and at what pH. They should know this off the top of their head. Based on what you’ve read about this…ask them questions to see if they seem to know what they’re talking about (ie. ask them about going out in the sun, ask them about using other products with acids or retin-a, ask them if you’ll actually peel etc.). There are many horror stories on the web by people who had peels done by a “professional”. So please make sure they know what they’re doing.

Alhamdolillah, my skin is actually pretty good. No acne (maybe the occassional single pimple once or twice a year). I don’t have fine lines, and no large pores, although I do have blackheads on my nose.

It’s just I feel like my skin looks “tired” some days and I want to “brighten” it (not lighten it), and get that glow-y look back.

I’ve had microderm abrasion done a few times and I found I had noticeable results with even that - my mom commented on my skin looking better - LOL! My mom who believes in the value of a dollar thought it a good investment to spend the $100+ per session for the occassional pick-me-up. I want to do something sustainable that’ll help me maintain my skin long-term and allow my skin to age gracefully - I don’t want it to look haggard.