The use of glycolic acid for the removing of acne scars is carried out through the use of a chemical peel containing glycolic acid. To understand how a chemical peel works, we must first understand the causes of scars and how to prevent them.

Our skin has sebaceous glands which produce oil to moisturize the skin. Bacteria that form on our skin from acne metabolize this oil, and the by-product of this action leaves the skin irritated. As the skin becomes irritated, the tiny hair follicles become clogged and begin to collect debris, such as dirt, oil, and dead skin cells. When this dirt and oil is not cleaned properly, either by the body’s own natural defenses, or by general cleansing, it can travel down into deeper tissue causing very severe acne.

The dermis then determines that there are foreign substances in the skin that need to be removed. As the body begins this process, the skin begins to become inflamed, causing scarring.

Glycolic acid chemical peels are chemical treatments used to exfoliate and rejuvenate the skin. During a chemical peel, the skin is not really peeled off. What happens is a thin layer of the top surface is removed, and healthy skin cells that are trapped underneath can appear. The top layer is actually dissolved and removed, causing a very slight wound to the skin, causing the natural defenses of healing to occur. The strength of the peel is determined on the amount of glycolic acid added to the solution.

Glycolic peels are often thought of as, “lunch time peels”, because they are quick and easy to do. Glycolic acid is actually a form of alpha-hydroxy acid and is generally found in such things as, sugarcane, pineapple, grapes, and other fruits. Glycolic acid peels can be used at home or administered by a dermatologist.

Glycolic acid for the removing of acne scars are thought of as very easy to use, and are considered a mild form of chemical peels. While these are considered mild, the level of acid in them makes them stronger. These peels can also be weakened with baking soda and water to neutralize the acid effect. These peels can really help with acne breakouts, and the results last about a month.

The only way to use a strong glycolic peel, you will have to go to a dermatologist who will apply a solution with the concentration of about 20 to 80 percent. The stronger the acid level in the peel, the deeper level of tissue will be removed.

Retin-A has been combined with glycolic acid for the removing of acne scars.

Before allowing a dermatologist to administer a glycolic acid peel, there are a few questions you should ask to make sure that you are in a professional, safe clinic. Make sure that the dermatologist is a licenced, certified doctor. Ask if the use of lasers would be added to your chemical peel for better treatment. Ask if they are going to use a topical treatment after your peel to further the healing of your skin. Ask about the experience of the doctor in applying these chemical peels, and you can ask to see photos of other patients that underwent that particular type of treatment so that you can see the effects.

By doing your research, and asking questions, your doctor can determine the best course of action to take in treating acne, and acne scarring.

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40 Glycolic Acid Peel For Acne Scars

Glycolic Acid has long been a first line product of the finest spas and Dermatology offices for improving the skin. For those of you who have heard the term “Lunch Time Peel”, this is the chemical used for it, and it is used by Hollywood’s most famous faces and the Rodeo Drive clientele who can afford the best that money can buy. Now you can do these peels at home safely and with fantastic results After peeling your skin will be feel softer, look smoother, with improved texture and tone and reduced hyperpigmentation (sun damage). With a peel of this strength, a full course of peels (8-10 peels) are needed to see optimal results. This is a 1 fl oz (30 ml) of peel solution. Glycolic Acid is a naturally occurring chemical belonging to the Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) family. Derived from sugar cane, this important AHA is the smallest of the fruit acids and is able to penetrate the skin, allowing it to effectively dissolve the “glue” that holds dead cells on the surface of the skin. The dead skin cells are what cause a dull, uneven skin tone, and the blocking of pores leading to blackheads and acne. This dissolving action of the Glycolic Acid allows the dead cells to slough off, leaving behind a smoother skin surface with clear pores. This also helps stimulate collagen formation under the skins surface which helps plump up the skin from beneath, smoothing out fine surface wrinkles and superficial scars. Our 40% Glycolic Peel is a mild glycolic acid peel and is suitable for all skin types and both beginning and experienced peelers. There may be some redness right after the peel, but generally there is not much if any actual peeling (hence the name Lunch Time Peel, you can go right back to work after you have it done). The 40% Glycolic peel is very safe when used as directed, but is a strong, professional strength peel (pH 1.5) and should be used only as directed. As with all products, a patch test is recommended to see how your skin reacts to the peel

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Most helpful customer reviews

42 of 43 people found the following review helpful.
Amazing skin but traumatic process!
By Sofia O.
This product improved the appearance of my skin by reducing acne scars and hyperpigmentation after just one use but my gosh is this stuff strong! I have been using another brand’s 25% strength peel for a year and yet this brand’s 40% was incredibly intense in comparison! My entire face peeled for five days post peel and immediately after using the peel I experienced much more than ” slight redness”. My skin had the texture of an aligator and was extremely red and felt as if it was burning off. So, be prepared for that if you use this product. I am planning to use it again as the results were so great but am a bit frightened to due to the extreme peeling. Overall, I recommend it but with a word of caution as this peel can be traumatizing if you expect ” slight redness” and end up with a red alligator face!

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful.
WONDERFUL product, not for the beginner!
By Cutest Chicken Farmer
After having spent $150 a pop for glycolic peels at a doctor’s office, I decided to try this out at home. Two weeks prior to my office peels, the aesthetician instructed me to use a glycolic face wash and use glycolic cream (Jan Marini brand, the best!) for two weeks prior in order to get my skin prepped and used to the lower level of glycolic acid. I use Jan Marini products religiously (the face wash has 12% glycolic acid), so I felt I was good and ready to give this a whirl at home. I left it on for only 3 minutes, and when I splashed my face off with the sinkful of water & baking soda (FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS!!), I could feel that this was a deeper peel than I had received at the doctors’. I put on some moisturizer and still felt a little ‘sunburnt’. The next day, I could see that my skin looked better, but was tight and dry. More moisturizer and 30 SPF sunscreen (a MUST, especially right after a peel). Will do a series of peels once my face feels back to normal, and then get on a ‘maintenance’ schedule. Very happy with the results! Also, I barely put a dent in the bottle; for under $20, I will be saving well over $1,000 in doctor’s office peels. Wouldn’t recommend this strength for someone whose skin isn’t already accustomed to glycolic acid use, though.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful.
Great stuff
By Stacy
I was having some issues with sudden adult acne. I tried everything, then one day I was stumbling around on Amazon (because i am an addict) and found this stuff. It burnt like hell the first few times, but my acne was gone after just a few peels. A little goes a long way, so when i still had a full bottle left I decided to try in on my stretch marks because rumor has it that glycolic acid is great for skin reproduction. LOVE the results. I am so vain about the appearance of my abs, so you can imagine that after pregnancy I have tried every stretch mark cream on the market. This is the only thing that has made a huge different. Still no miracle, but my marks are allot less deep. You can barely feel them at all, and from a few feet away you can’t even see them at all. I am a believer.

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