I just purchased the 40% Glycolic Acid Peel after reading these great reviews.How do I apply it to my face-do I need to purchase a special applicator?
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No need for special applicator. I personally use a small glass bowl to pour the product in and apply with gloved hands.. unlike all the others say. I use vinyl gloves, just the plain old clear disposable ones. The reason I use this method is because I can physically feel where I am putting the product vs using gauze that may accidentally reach sensitive areas or the no go zone such as too close to eyes and eye brows. Also gauze and cotton balls soak up more product than you need, what a waste. I would never rinse with soap! Follow the directions and rinse with "neutralizing" water aka water with baking soda. No need for special applicator. I personally use a small glass bowl to pour the product in and apply with gloved hands.. unlike all the others say. I use vinyl gloves, just the plain old clear disposable ones. The reason I use this method is because I can physically feel where I am putting the product vs using gauze that may accidentally reach sensitive areas or the no go zone such as too close to eyes and eye brows. Also gauze and cotton balls soak up more product than you need, what a waste. I would never rinse with soap! Follow the directions and rinse with "neutralizing"... » Read More No need for special applicator. I personally use a small glass bowl to pour the product in and apply with gloved hands.. unlike all the others say. I use vinyl gloves, just the plain old clear disposable ones. The reason I use this method is because I can physically feel where I am putting the product vs using gauze that may accidentally reach sensitive areas or the no go zone such as too close to eyes and eye brows. Also gauze and cotton balls soak up more product than you need, what a waste. I would never rinse with soap! Follow the directions and rinse with "neutralizing" water aka water with baking soda. « Show Less
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I use a cotton gauze pad to apply the peel and then I use a cotton ball soaked with the baking soda and water solution to neutralize my face. Then rinse the whole face and let air dry.
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I prefer a fan brush. The most important things are to not "rub" it into your skin and to NOT GET IT IN YOUR EYES. Also, I'm just checking here, you know that you should only leave it on for minutes (2 to 5 depending on your skin) then you have to remove it. Soap can neutralize it. Personally I like to use milk, followed by soap. Keep in mind that this stuff stings, it's supposed to sting. It's acid chewing through unwanted top layers of skin to expose prettier skin underneath. It's going to burn even more as you neutralize it. Get ready with your neutralizing plan before you apply. You can hurt yourself with this stuff if you don't handle it carefully. Please be careful. I prefer a fan brush. The most important things are to not "rub" it into your skin and to NOT GET IT IN YOUR EYES. Also, I'm just checking here, you know that you should only leave it on for minutes (2 to 5 depending on your skin) then you have to remove it. Soap can neutralize it. Personally I like to use milk, followed by soap. Keep in mind that this stuff stings, it's supposed to sting. It's acid chewing through unwanted top layers of skin to expose prettier skin underneath. It's going to burn even more as you neutralize it. Get ready with your neutralizing plan before you... » Read More I prefer a fan brush. The most important things are to not "rub" it into your skin and to NOT GET IT IN YOUR EYES. Also, I'm just checking here, you know that you should only leave it on for minutes (2 to 5 depending on your skin) then you have to remove it. Soap can neutralize it. Personally I like to use milk, followed by soap. Keep in mind that this stuff stings, it's supposed to sting. It's acid chewing through unwanted top layers of skin to expose prettier skin underneath. It's going to burn even more as you neutralize it. Get ready with your neutralizing plan before you apply. You can hurt yourself with this stuff if you don't handle it carefully. Please be careful. « Show Less
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You can use gauze or cotton ball pads whichever you prefer. Definitiy follow the directions to the tea,make sure you have something to fan your face, blow dryer helps set on cool. If you had peels before the stinging last for awhile then it cools down as you fan. Dont forget the baking soda in the sink bowl of cool water.
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Apply with some gauze, cotton ball or brush, don't use fingers or will drip all over your hand and will discolor them and peel them too, not goo idea. I did myself was not good idea.
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At first, I tried using a fan brush but it felt too harsh on my skin so now i use cotton balls and those work perfectly fine.
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I just apply it with either a cotton ball or a piece of gauze. Any way that you can apply it and get it on somewhat evenly is good. You will feel it begin to work as soon as it gets on your skin.
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I used a small piece of gauze just folded a couple of times it tend to soak some in so as you apply to pad brush on to skin staying away from eyes ans mouth just a light coat on the face starting out it will sting and burn but that is natural means it is working say 15 minutes and wash off with baking soda that nautilizes the acid may not peel the first day but it will start peeling, I wait a day or so befroe another application
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No need for special applicator. I personally use a small glass bowl to pour the product in and apply with gloved hands.. unlike all the others say. I use vinyl gloves, just the plain old clear disposable ones. The reason I use this method is because I can physically feel where I am putting the product vs using gauze that may accidentally reach sensitive areas or the no go zone such as too close to eyes and eye brows. Also gauze and cotton balls soak up more product than you need, what a waste. I would never rinse with soap! Follow the directions and rinse with "neutralizing" water aka water with baking soda.
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The % percentage of retinol is not provided in the list of ingredients. I have purchased this product elsewhere and came here to find out if the % of retinol could be determined. After reading the info here for the product, glycolic acid is listed before the retinol and I am guessing there are different ways to combine ingredients for effectiveness - my experience has been ok but I am looking for something with more retinol, up to 1% and looks like I will go with Skinceuticals but not at Amazon as the reviews haven't been good
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You don't need the brush, as you can use a regular foam application pad. You can get a big bag of them cheap at the drugstore and just toss after use. I've even used a washcloth in a pinch. I would recommend a ph balanced moisturizer. I personally have used SebaMed and found that it did wonders for my skin even when not using the peel. I haven't tried anything else though so you may want to look around. But I do give SebaMed a thumbs up. Best of luck!
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It burned the *expletive deleted* out of my face after about a minute. I left it in probably for about 3 minutes before I used baking soda to neutralize it. I would say do a test on your neck or something first because it was not my first peel I knew what to expect. What I do now is I only put it on areas that are uneven in tone or that have pimples and leave it for the full time (about 8-10 min) or as long as I can stand it LOL and then neutralize it. Follow up with a moisturizer for your skin type (I use pure argan oil from Morocco) and you're good to go! It is a pretty decent peel even if it burns a bit and it doesn't quite PEEL peel but you'll notice your skins clarity improves. Hope this helped! It burned the *expletive deleted* out of my face after about a minute. I left it in probably for about 3 minutes before I used baking soda to neutralize it. I would say do a test on your neck or something first because it was not my first peel I knew what to expect. What I do now is I only put it on areas that are uneven in tone or that have pimples and leave it for the full time (about 8-10 min) or as long as I can stand it LOL and then neutralize it. Follow up with a moisturizer for your skin type (I use pure argan oil from Morocco) and you're good to go! It is a pretty decent peel even... » Read More It burned the *expletive deleted* out of my face after about a minute. I left it in probably for about 3 minutes before I used baking soda to neutralize it. I would say do a test on your neck or something first because it was not my first peel I knew what to expect. What I do now is I only put it on areas that are uneven in tone or that have pimples and leave it for the full time (about 8-10 min) or as long as I can stand it LOL and then neutralize it. Follow up with a moisturizer for your skin type (I use pure argan oil from Morocco) and you're good to go! It is a pretty decent peel even if it burns a bit and it doesn't quite PEEL peel but you'll notice your skins clarity improves. Hope this helped! « Show Less
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I have a hard time with dark spots as well. I think that a TCA peel actually is stronger than a glycolic, so I would say go to your dermatologist or plastic surgeon and see what they say about the strength of the peel. The glycolic acid peel is pretty strong and you're right , the point is to peel the skin. If you get a really deep TCA peel, the downtime is about 10-14 days, but it is supposed to really work well. I am too scared to do it because I get cold sores every time I do a peel like that. Ive gotten a few of the lighter ones professionally through my plastic surgeon and they didnt get rid of the dark spots either - my dr. said it was because I didnt let him do a stronger one. Good luck I have a hard time with dark spots as well. I think that a TCA peel actually is stronger than a glycolic, so I would say go to your dermatologist or plastic surgeon and see what they say about the strength of the peel. The glycolic acid peel is pretty strong and you're right , the point is to peel the skin. If you get a really deep TCA peel, the downtime is about 10-14 days, but it is supposed to really work well. I am too scared to do it because I get cold sores every time I do a peel like that. Ive gotten a few of the lighter ones professionally through my plastic surgeon and they didnt... » Read More I have a hard time with dark spots as well. I think that a TCA peel actually is stronger than a glycolic, so I would say go to your dermatologist or plastic surgeon and see what they say about the strength of the peel. The glycolic acid peel is pretty strong and you're right , the point is to peel the skin. If you get a really deep TCA peel, the downtime is about 10-14 days, but it is supposed to really work well. I am too scared to do it because I get cold sores every time I do a peel like that. Ive gotten a few of the lighter ones professionally through my plastic surgeon and they didnt get rid of the dark spots either - my dr. said it was because I didnt let him do a stronger one. Good luck « Show Less
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20% Glycolic. The instructions tell you to ease into it, and maybe sensitive skin does. Mine tolerated it so well, I was able to go up after one bottle. I love this miracle in a bottle - smooths fine lines/wrinkles, shrinks pores, refines texture, and erases acne and even acne scars.
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Wash face; dry and then put some of the obagi serum all over your face. You can use just a little bit.
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Hi. You don't have to buy anything besides the peel solution. I use Cellbone's ph neutralizer, which I apply after the allotted time for the peel, and then rinse with cold water, but some people just use soda and water. I noticed another reviewer uses a glycolic acid wash, which I'm not familiar with. You may find these products helpful in conjunction with the peel solution but they are not essential. Good luck!
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I would use a cream. You would rub the cream on surface and then on you. It isn't one where you can insert the cream into it so you'd have to keep applying to the surace of the applicator. Hope that helps.
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I wouldn't recommend this one. I am African American and Perfect Image glycolic acid peel 30% are way better and give lasting results.
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yes it is, I personally think you should go to a professional and get this done. I tried to do this at home and I left it on for 30 min and had to wash it off and it burned my face. This peel is very strong. I have sworn off of peels since. My face has since healed great. I use organic products now.
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clean face thoroughly before application. I used a gauze pad to apply. At first I let it sit about 5 minutes and now I'm up to about 10 minutes. Each application more skin "peels" away leaving a smoother complexion and what I'm hopinfg for is diminished looking wrinkles. Time will tell on that part.After 5-10 minutes flush with water, When the tingling stops and your face is free of acid, completely hydrate with your best facial moisturizer. I use something as simple as Ponds cold cream. It's nice and greasy and cools my face down.
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The tca peel is more of a deeper peel it is almost like removing layers of the skin( it seems) also it is most effective to minimize sun spots and hyperpigmentation the glycolic peel to me is a mild peel for those who want to freshen up but already have relatively toned skin but if u are looking for something deep go for the tca peel check out youtube for tca peel results hopes this helps! do lost of research due to the fact that tca peels can burn the skin if left on too long and sunscreen is a must when going outside! also it usually takes several peels to see a dramatic change if u have lots of scaring! The tca peel is more of a deeper peel it is almost like removing layers of the skin( it seems) also it is most effective to minimize sun spots and hyperpigmentation the glycolic peel to me is a mild peel for those who want to freshen up but already have relatively toned skin but if u are looking for something deep go for the tca peel check out youtube for tca peel results hopes this helps! do lost of research due to the fact that tca peels can burn the skin if left on too long and sunscreen is a must when going outside! also it usually takes several peels to see a dramatic change if u have... » Read More The tca peel is more of a deeper peel it is almost like removing layers of the skin( it seems) also it is most effective to minimize sun spots and hyperpigmentation the glycolic peel to me is a mild peel for those who want to freshen up but already have relatively toned skin but if u are looking for something deep go for the tca peel check out youtube for tca peel results hopes this helps! do lost of research due to the fact that tca peels can burn the skin if left on too long and sunscreen is a must when going outside! also it usually takes several peels to see a dramatic change if u have lots of scaring! « Show Less
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I personally did. A teeny bit. I rubbed it really good in my hands before I applied it. But once again I used a very small amount. They do make one specifically designed for the face. It's probably a more sensitive version that won't clog your pores.
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No, it did not. This solution is very strong, it can only be left on the skin for a short time and you should have a neutralizing solution handy. Instruction on the box suggests a baking soda and water solution. I actually liked the 50% glycolic better.
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I just cleansed using my regular facial wash and then rinsed extra good, patted dry and then applied the peel... Hope this helps... Alcohol is just so drying that I wouldn't want to use it on my face.
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i've tried glycolic acid which ate my skin and scabbed me over, but when it peeled away, nothing faded. i also tried lactic acid which worked for my body but not my face. this worked for my face after the first use. BUT i forgot to use sunscreen and all my spots came back. use sunscreen!