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Glycolic Peels
Over
the counter products
There are many skin care products containing
glycolic acid on the market. For example Peter Thomas Roth - Glycolic
Acid 10% Hydrating Gel.Some are made for dry, sensitive, oily or normal
skin. They are included in toners, lotions and creams.
Always check label for the amount of Glycolic
Acid. 10% is an effective amount
Side effects
There can be a brown discolouration of
the skin, this is usually reversible and on rare occasions permanent.
This situation occurs when the skin is exposed to the sun after a peel.
So remember protection, protection and more protection.
Sometimes the redness on the skin can be persistent.
Glycolic Peels can cause a flare up of cold sores.
Who should not have a Glycolic peel
A peel should not be done if you have recently suffered from any of the following
- Previous adverse reaction to a peel
- Use of Accutane during the previous 6 months
- Warts on the face
- Keloid scarring
- Cancer radiation treatment
- Recent sunburn on the area to be peeled
- Pregnancy
- Sun allergies
- Surgery or operation on the area to be peel
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