Salicylic Acid

May 11, 2007

Salicylic Acid

Salicylic Acid

Salicylic Acid 20% Gel Peel, 30ml (Professional)

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Obagi Medical Clenziderm M.D. Pore Therapy Salicylic Acid 2% Acne Treatment, 4-Ounce Bottle

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(1 oz/ 30 ml) SALICYLIC Acid 30% Skin Chemical Peel - Beta Hydroxy (BHA) For Acne, Oily Skin, Blackheads, Whiteheads, Clogged Pores & More (from Skin Beauty Solutions)

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Glycolic Acid 35% Gel Peel, 30ml (Professional)

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Obagi CLENZIderm M.D. Daily Care Foaming Cleanser Salicylic Acid 2% Acne Treatment, 4 FL. OZ. (120mL) *EXPIRATION: 2012 or Later*

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Glytone Back Acne Spray (2% Salicylic Acid), 8-Ounce Package

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Salicylic Acid

Glycolic Acid? Lactic Acid? Or Salicylic Acid? Which is BEST?

If you are in question of what is the difference among these three acids peels then you can find what you are looking for here.

Topmost, is the strongest of the three, glycolic acid peel. Glycolic acid peel mostly derived from sugar cane belongs to a group of acids called alpha hydroxyl acids (AHA). It has the smallest molecules and impression on the skin is faster than any chemical peel. Irritation and burning sensation is the most complaint by most users after having the treatment.

Lactic acid peel on the other hand, is milder than glycolic acid, also an AHA, it is derived from sour cream or fermented milk. Having the largest molecules, penetration to the skin is slower than glycolic acid that is why it works best as an exfoliant which results in less skin irritation after the application.

Salicylic acid is a lab-synthesized chemical peel, the mildest of the 3 acid peels. Well-rounded composition of salicylic eliminates skin abnormalities such as old and dead skin cells, sebum, dirt and bacteria. It targets the common stages of acne formation: clogged pores, bacteria, inflammation. This beta hydroxyl acid not only exfoliates atypical and dead skin cells it also cleanses in and around the pore lining. Furthermore, it has a micro bacterial property that renders high protection against bacteria responsible for acne inflammatory. It also functions as anti-inflammatory since it is closely related to well known aspirin. All of these powerful actions prevent the skin from further acne breakouts.

These 3 acid peels work the same. They all prevent acne from recurring, unclogged pores, lighten skin, loosen and rid off blackheads and whiteheads, heal sun-damaged skins, refine lines and wrinkles, normalizes oily skin, and improves skin texture uncovering smoother, healthy, younger looking complexion. It also works obviously by peeling off the uppermost layer of the skin, sloughing off dead, old, and dirty skin cells.

The best acid peel for you variably depends on the severity of your skin condition. If you want to address severe skin problems such as cystic acne, acne marks and spots, hyper pigmentation, rough keratinized skin and wrinkles, I recommend you to apply glycolic acid peel treatment. Though this peel came from natural sources, precautions are still given due to its high tendency to damage your skin if handled improperly. If you opt for a solution lighter and less intense than glycolic chemical peel, you can use lactic acid peel. And for sensitive, oily skin, a milder treatment such as salicylic acid peel is best for you.

In all these treatment, you are also advised to use a sunscreen much preferably the ones with higher SPFs to protect the skin from sun exposure and to avoid skin irritation.

Remember that, before trying ANY of these 3 acid peels, it is wise to consult and visit your skin care professional to know what kind of treatment suits your skin. And/or if you are an experienced user, you are reminded for extra precautions.

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Salicylic Acid 20% Gel Peel, Roll-on (Professional)

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Salicylic Acid 20% Gel Peel, 100ml (Professional)

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