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glycolic acid comes from the natural acids of fruit, also called alpha hydroxy acids. As a skin treatment,
glycolic acid products are used to renew a person’s skin through peeling old, dead sun-damaged skin cells on the surface. Overall,
glycolic acid is the most commonly used form of alpha-hydroxy-acid used for
glycolic acid facial peels.
There are 5 common fruit acids used for facial peels:
citric acid peels (derived from the citrus fruits),
lactic acid peels (derived from sour milk, but it’s still considered a fruit acid),
glycolic acid peels (derived from sugar cane),
malic acid peels (derived from apples), and
tartaric acid peels (derived from grapes).
Lactic Acid Peels - Lactic acid peels are a derivative of sour milk. Lactic acid is sometimes said to be a more mild chemical peel compared to a
glycolic acid peel, though it is similar to how a
glycolic facial peel works. People with super sensitive skin, such as those with Rosacea, sometimes prefer to try
lactic acid peels first before moving on to
glycolic acid products.
Citric Acid Peels - Citric acid peels are easy to use, minimally invasive, but take many treatments to see significant improvement on the skin.
Malic Acid Peels – Malic acid is used in the same way as a citric acid peel in that it is only mildly invasive and requires several treatments to get significant results. A
malic acid peel is also used for acne treatments as it can open pores to allow the sebum to be cleared out which helps reduce blemishes.
Tartaric Acid Peels – Tartaric acid is a derivative of grape extract. This type of peel is very similar to all other fruit acid peels and works to improve the skin and reduce acne with repeated treatments over time.
Buffered Glycolic Acid - Buffered glycolic acid peels are neutralized to some degree to about a 2.1 on the pH scale. For the home user, a
buffered glycolic acid product is considered safer.
Unbuffered Glycolic Acid - Unbuffered glycolic acid peels have a lower pH and are known to be more aggressively and to produce faster results when applied to the skin.
Unbuffered glycolic acid products should only be applied by a skin care professional or dermatologist for best results.
Alpha-hydroxy-acids including the lactic acid, fruit acids, and glycolic acid, are a safe alternative to chemical peels which home users can use to obtain smoother, younger-looking and more even colored skin for those who do not want to or can not afford to get a peel from a physician or dermatologist. AHA facial peels can treat and improve the appearance of fine wrinkles, dryness, uneven skin color, and also acne. Different concentrations of an alpha-hydroxy-acid peel can be applied at regular intervals to achieve significant results.
Skin Rx Clinic offers the very best
glycolic acid products with high quality ingredients formulated to give home users the same results that can be achieved from a doctor strength glycolic peel. Skin Rx Clinic has
15% Glycolic Acid,
30% Glycolic Acid, and
40% Glycolic Acid products and a variety of
Glycolic Peel Kits for beginners and experienced glycolic facial peel users alike.
