Lactic 35% & Glycolic 25% Combo Gel Peel, 30ml
- Improves hydration due to lactic acid stimulating glycosaminoglycans production in
- Encourages cell renewal
- Less irritating than a pure glycolic peel
- Improves elastin fibers in dermis
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.
Based on the product description it’s a light chemical peel. What is a definition of light? I didn’t feel or see any peeling at all. I’m very disappointed. Will not buy any product from this company again.
Rating: 1 / 5
This product is so so….not as strong as I have been used to in the past.
Rating: 2 / 5
I really liked this product for the first few weeks. It didn’t clear up my acne as much as I had hoped, but my face felt a lot clearer and smoother. After a few weeks though, it seemed as though my face was already used to it and I no longer had those good results I had before.
Rating: 3 / 5
This product came in the mail very quickly, I have been suffering with moderate adult acne after having children. I bought this and the salycilic acid peel, which I have not applied yet.I have tried everything and ordered this as a last resort before the holidays to help with acne, mild scarring, uneven skin tissue. I just applied my first home peel ever and have to say it could not have been easier. The gel is easily applied and you can feel a tingle after 45 seconds, I left it on for a min. and a half the first time and probably should have done the minute only, I just wanted to see quick results. It has been an hour since I applied the peel and my skin already has a much healthier glow and looks more plump, I can’t imagine how it will look after a few more applications. You can’t beat the price, I have spent much, much, more on an array of products and none of them have made my skin look this glowing. This product is a must have!
Rating: 5 / 5
I used this the night I got it. Delivery was fast and well packaged. I’ve had a couple stubborn blemishes left over from some pimples a couple weeks ago. I applied the peel to these as directed. One of the blemishes was apparently still a pimple, which almost immediately erupted after the treatment. It has since diminished significantly. The other blemish has also diminished significantly. I will continue to report my experience with this product, but so far I am impressed.
Update [1/12/10]: I developed a pimple on my nose yesterday. I applied the peel as a spot treatment this morning. By tonight, the whitehead flaked off my nose and left behind only a small red area, whereas normally I have to pop my pimples. To add more background… I have been plagued for years with tenacious pimples that wouldn’t go away unless I squeezed them. Lately I have been religiously using salicylic acid wipes/washes and hyaluronic acid moisturizer–which significantly reduced my breakouts–and I think this glycolac peel was the missing ingredient. I continue to be impressed! I do want to try applying a full face treatment of the peel, though…
Rating: 5 / 5