Is 85% a rather low percentage for Lactic Acid? Is this a good strength to start with? Can you dilute?
481021
It is very strong, maximum would be 100%, i used to have a 30% solution and it worked very well. Ongoing I'd stay with 30% becuase this solution may burn a bit. You can use this strength (85%) but follow the instructions exactly starting at 30 sec to a min, and then rinsing with lots of water and a bit of baking soda, just read the insert. i do not know about diluting not sure if it mixes with water well. To be safe you could just go with a lower percentage.
481022
I used it and had no problems...and it was my first peel ever! So, I would imagine that 85% is mild. I have pretty sensitive, fair skin, and only left it on for 3 mins the first time. No need to dilute.
481023
85% is very strong. You might be thinking it is less strong because it does not sting as much as glycolic acid. Many people confuse this lack of stinging and pain with a product not being strong or not working. This is incorrect. Lactic acid is a larger molecule than glycolic acid. This is part of the reason why it does not sting so much, (because of the way it does not penetrate as deep into the layers of skin). Be assured however, it is working and doing things that glycolic acid cannot do, even though they are both AHAs. For example, lactic acid will draw moisture to the skin. The following is a quote from the webpage of a lactic acid product that is also sold here in on Amazon. I thought it might be helpful for you. "The Lactic/70 peel is 2x stronger than the Lactic/50 peel and 4x stronger than the Lactic/35 peel." - See more information at skin laboratory. I hope this helps.
481024
It rather is a good percentage for individuals that never had a Lactic Acid peel in the past. But if you desire more peeling from this product you can leave it on longer than the indicated time to get better results. I don't recommend diluting the product, for the simple fact that it can alter the effectiveness.
481025
I have fair skin. This is a great peel just don't leave it on longer than 10 minutes or else you will get a real deep peel in the sensitive areas on your face. Which will leave you with red marks and will take a couple of days to peel off. Your face will feel tight and be shiny - use lots of moisturizer. You can apply your foundation as usual. Definitely don't put it around the eye areas. In a week, when your skin has settled down, it will look brighter and be smoother. Don't dilute it. You can put it on your chest to remove sun damaged skin, after a few times your chest will look a lot healthier. I have fair skin. This is a great peel just don't leave it on longer than 10 minutes or else you will get a real deep peel in the sensitive areas on your face. Which will leave you with red marks and will take a couple of days to peel off. Your face will feel tight and be shiny - use lots of moisturizer. You can apply your foundation as usual. Definitely don't put it around the eye areas. In a week, when your skin has settled down, it will look brighter and be smoother. Don't dilute it. You can put it on your chest to remove sun damaged skin, after a few times your chest will look a lot... » Read More I have fair skin. This is a great peel just don't leave it on longer than 10 minutes or else you will get a real deep peel in the sensitive areas on your face. Which will leave you with red marks and will take a couple of days to peel off. Your face will feel tight and be shiny - use lots of moisturizer. You can apply your foundation as usual. Definitely don't put it around the eye areas. In a week, when your skin has settled down, it will look brighter and be smoother. Don't dilute it. You can put it on your chest to remove sun damaged skin, after a few times your chest will look a lot healthier. « Show Less
481026
Este producto realmente, no sirve, a mi me mancho mas la cara, no lo recomiendo a nadie, tuve q gastar mucho x usar cosas baratas!
481027
Its been a while since I've done this peel, but its definitely not too strong. It sounds like a high concentration though. I remember leaving it on for like 15 minutes and it not burning much and not getting much peeling. More like an exfoliation more than anything. I wouldn't dilute it, personally. Now the TCA peels are the strong ones! Be careful with that acid :-)
481028
Most products only have 15% lactic acid from what I know. I use this product and it really works. I won't use anything else and their prices are wonderful.
23627
I like this product. I am not a chemist, so I don't know how I could attest to the purity. Apparently, from your comment, you have some way to ascertain purity? If so, why ask? I had merely heard that OptiMSM is a good product, and I have heard that this is a good company. You are on your own from there.
669586
I've always diluted it.I use it on myself,my pets and my grandkids. Full strength it could possibly sting but not so much if you dilute.Hope this helps. Lee
1346895
I think you should go with the 40% because prior to using the 30% glycolic acid I've never used any of them and nothing happened. Try 40% and see if you get any results. I'm going to do the same!
1564505
Hey, knowing a little chemistry will help you with this. You don't want to dilute the strength but you can buffer it several ways. The easiest and least expensive is to use good old fashioned H2O. Before you apply the acid, rinse your face and leave it damp. The water will act as a buffer. You can also accomplish a similar result by just cutting down the amount of time you leave it on your skin. If your skin becomes too red after a use, take some baking soda and mix with water and apply to your face. Baking soda is a base that will neutralize any remaining acid. As your skin becomes "used to" the acid, you'll find you can leave it on longer and longer and will need to leave it on longer to achieve the same results. Hopefully, you're not starting out with 70% acid.
1905660
I dilute it myself. That way I have control of the strength. It is also more cost effective this way.
2074443
A couple of websites says it's 5% acetic acid, which is what you find in your local grocery store. Seems the 20% stuff is way more expensive and hard to find.
1941792
Yes sir! I only mixed it once with milk, the rest of the time it was water. It's got a slightly chunky (tiny pieces of product) consistency, but that's the BCAA crystals I believe. You should be all good!
1829978
No, you do not have to dilute before using. You can if you want to, but I don't. :)
4925
I never just do lactic acid alone. I layer it over salicylic and glycolic peels. The down time really varies with the intensity of the peel. I don't think with lactic alone there would be any down time. I use water mixed with a little baking soda to neutralize. I apply with a q-tip.
1531652
All Bac-Out is sold full strength. You can dilute it 1 to 1 if you want. I have, but it's not as useful. I used to balk at the price, but since trying it on so many things in my home and being so satisfied with the result, it's now a necessary staple. It works wonderfully!
995279
No it is not 35% H2O2, it is actually only 17.5% because it has been diluted. After a tip from someone I looked Closely on the back of the label and in a VERY SMALL AREA in the dark blue label with VERY VERY SMALL Letters in Very Light Blue Letters it actually states "35& H2o2 with Distilled Water 17.5%" These Letters are barely 1/16 to 1/8 of an inch high and hardly noticeable at all. I would not have ever seen them if not for The Tip from a Private Source.
1144673
I have not But to some people I could be too strong so yes you could dilute itHope this helps
1371531
I have used lactic acid on an off for 2 years, and never peeled, ever, I didn't think it was doing anything, because the results are slow, but it does, oh boy it does. It sure helped my melasma of 10 years, not this product, I've never tried it, I have yet to ever do an 88% peel, I've never gone past a 30% and at first you won't see much results, but after repeated weekly use, you will. It will burn though, especially at this strength. If your scared of the burn, then mix it at 12%-15% with a lotion, it'll work, that is what I did.make sure you ph test it. I'm not into the burn thing.
657668
I have only used the powder but my friend bought the liquid and as far as I can tell I would say figure around 20% of what you are using on liquid. I use 1 of the large scoops for 5 gallons of water and my starting ph is much higher than his.
1798260
Dilute according to bottle instructions. Don't need any stronger. It works immediately and effectively.Highly recommended... And I know...I have 4 large dogs. One small bottle makes about.Two and a half gallons.
2108989
I think it is 5%. I love this serum. It has really helped my aging face (67). We live in Florida, so I am always looking for ways to keep my skin hydrated and healthy. I'm a big believer in HA. This goes on smoothly and doesn't impact my moisturizer, SPF or make up...