Can my acne be treated with an acid peel?
Absolutely not. Chemical peels are a poor man’s way of undergoing
cosmetic procedures. These peels are useless, expensive and have a range of side effects. For acne, these peels can make your skin look worse.
Acid peels have often been used to treat sun damaged skin, remove pigmentation spots (freckles, sun spots), melasma and fine lines. The acid peel acts by removing the most superficial layers of the skin. This results in an even skin surface with bright color and a softer texture. Acid peels are frequently used by therapists or nurses in beauty clinics.
The higher concentration peels are generally applied by physicians. The milder acting peels can be applied once every 3-4 weeks but the more concentrated peels are applied once every 4-6 months. The most common acid peels used today include glycolic acid, salicylic acid, phenol, and trichloroacetic acid.
The mild acids are a waste of money because they are no better than urine (Piss).
The higher strength peels do work but can make a mess of your skin.
If you have any common sense, stay away from chemical peels, unless you want to look like Godzilla/gorilla. If you have acne, go and ask your doctor for some Retin A.
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