Glycolic Peels

What are Glycolic Peels?

Glycolic acid is a naturally derived acid, Commonly extracted from sugar cane, pineapple, sugar beets, cantaloupe and raw grapes, glycolic acid is a alpha hydroxyl acid (AHA) and its excellent exfoliating properties makes it an ideal treatment for fading sunspots, acne scars, blemishes, fine lines and wrinkles.

Benefits

Glycolic acid has the ability to penetrate deep beneath the surface of the skin. It stimulates cell regeneration in the skin by increasing the production of collagen. Glycolic acid’s fast acting results can be witnessed through the rapid shedding of the skin’s exterior to reveal fresh new glowy skin underneath. Abrasive exfoliating methods can be effectively replaced by glycolic acid peels as it removes dead skin cells with ease.

It is used for purposes such as blemish removal, skin brightening and skin renewal

Treatments

While the benefits of glycolic acid peels are numerous, it is important to let your skin get accustomed to using glycolic peels regularly.

There are different levels of strengths to glycolic acid peels: and all glycolic peel solutions range from 20% to 70% concentrations. If you are new to glycolic peels, your therapist will suggest starting with a lower concentration and work up once the skin gets accustomed.

As part of the initial complimentary consultation, a spot test on a patch of skin is performed before using it on the face. For people with acne problems, salicylic acid (a beta hydroxy acid) can also be used alongside glycolic acid to keep oil production under control.

Chemical Peels

Superficial peels such as alphahydroxy acids – glycolic, lactic, or fruit acids are the mildest of the peel formulas and produce light peels. These types of peels can provide smoother, brighter-looking skin. These peels may be used to treat fine wrinkling, patchy pigmentation and acne.