Salicylic Acid 20% Gel Peel, 30ml (Professional)
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Salicylic Acid 20% Gel Peel, 30ml (Professional) Details
Manufacturer: Skin LaboratoryBrand: Skin Laboratory
Model: S20-30
Product features:
- Entry Level Professional Strength Peel; approx. 15 full facial peels per bottle
- Ideal for acne, hyperpigmentation and premature aging, unclogs and reduce appearance of pores
- Effectively treats stubborn skin conditions, such as acne and environmental/sun damage
- Evens skin tone and minimizing areas of discoloration for all skin types
- Cumulative benefits and optimal results with weekly treatments
Customer Reviews of Salicylic Acid 20% Gel Peel, 30ml (Professional)
Customer Review: Nice strong peel for first time peelers
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm 37 and have had acne since age 9 and still do. I have been a smoker for 18 years (quit 3 months ago-wish me luck), so obviously this has taken a toll on my skin. I have been using Retin-A since I was 16 years old. I have dark marks where previous acne has been. I have a few tiny dent-type scars that blend into my smile lines mostly. I also developed "melasma" 3 years ago...SUDDENLY when I was on a Caribbean cruise (obviously in the sun). Even though I had been using VERY high SPF and very water/sweat proof, on my face for many years...and was wearing it FULL TIME on this trip...it still appeared and never went away. It is less noticeable when I haven't been in the sun for a very long time (winter time), but even with high SPF it still appears MUCH DARKER as soon as the sun hits my face and doesn't go away at all during summer months. I also have had very dark circles under my eyes for many years due to my olive skin complexion. I also have had redness around my nostrils and on my chin for the past 7 years. 7 years ago a derm told me that the red stuff was also sun damage (I was expecting a rosacia diagnosis). I have also had large pores for a long time especially on my nose and chin...but they all look big to me. I also still have an oily T-zone.
Ever since I developed the melasma 3 years ago I have been searching for a cure that I could afford but I never found anything. My wrinkles and acne I have learned to live with...not happily but as a matter of nature. After researching I knew that the only fixes would be expensive salon or derm procedures. So I gave up and tried to embrace my new marks all over my face...(ARE YOU KIDDING?). I have not been able to do this so THANK GOD I RAN INTO THE REVIEWS OF THESE PRODUCTS ON AMAZON!!! I'm SOOOOO EXCITED!!!
I purchased THIS peel, the Lactic 35% & Glycolic 25% Combo Gel Peel, the HQ+ (to use in the future - once I have a tolerance to peels), and the pH balancer. The balancer is worth the [...] bucks!!! I did buy all but the ph balancer @ [...] because it was a tiny bit cheaper and I like the applicator gauze that they sell which I couldn't find on Amazon. It is only [...] bucks for 200 and they are perfect for this use! More sanitary than using a brush over and over also. They are not very absorbent so you don't feel like the gauze is sucking up/wasting the product.
5 days ago I got the purchase in the mail. I used the Salicylic first because it was a Saturday and I therefore knew I would have a little healing time, if needed. This Salicylic 20% was stronger than the Lactic 35% & Glycolic 25% Combo Peel. Today is Sunday (a week later) and I just used the combo peel.
So, I put this mask on and could only leave it on for 20 seconds. The feeling I had around my nostrils (the most sensitive part of my face) caused me to remove it. I KNOW that the peel was effective even in that short of a dose. Both masks make pores smaller IMMEDIATELY! Especially the biggest ones so THAT IS AWESOME!!! My skin felt/feels and looks very smooth, clean, brighter and tighter than prior to using (experience after using both peels). I can't wait to work my way up to the HQ+ since that is the one that is for "dark marks". This Salicylic peel did make my darker areas of my face look a tiny bit brighter (including the redness, scaring, under eye circles and the melasma). This shocked me in a wonderful way, because this peel isn't supposed to improve these things specifically. I had a mild breakout on my chin and forehead after this peel in areas I always have acne (about 3 days after using the peel) therefore I'm assuming that it was acne already underlying my skin that the peel "brought out". I'm used to this when ever I restart Retin-A so I'm not worried about it continuing. I had some redness and peeling only on my most sensitive areas of my face about 36-48 hours after using the peel. This only lasted for a day and was very mild. There was one tiny place that a thick piece of skin came off but I didn't know it was there until it peeled off (happened to the area that "stung" most when peel was on). Today when I applied the combo peel I applied all over my face without putting it around my nostrils and left the peel on for 3 times longer than I was able to leave it on around my nose. From now on I will apply this way: face first, then sensitive areas for reduced time. I wouldn't have guessed properly exactly where my sensitive areas were before using the peel all over so just try it out the first time and wash it all off as soon as one area has been stinging for a couple of seconds. This way you will have a gauge for what areas to be most careful with. I am looking forward to using this peel again and leaving it on full face for longer. I am guessing that I'm going to like the results of this peel better than the combo peel because it is stronger and my face can handle it...but only time will tell. I was able to leave the combo peel on for 5 minutes on non-sensitive areas. I was shocked after starting with this peel. I would have even left the combo peel on longer had it not been my first use of it. I DO SUGGEST THE PH BALANCER ALSO!!! I have been using Cetaphil moisturizer since it is so benign.
I'll post an update in a month or so. Happy peeling!!!! Read the directions and don't worry!!! Just make sure you have a very warm and wet washcloth waiting for you in the sink before you start and you won't have a problem.
Description of Salicylic Acid 20% Gel Peel, 30ml (Professional)
The outside layer of your skin is covered in oil, and being oil soluble, the Salicylic acid is able to penetrate this outer layer.
Salicylic/20 peel breaks down the protein bonds between the layers of skin, which is why a much quicker peel can be achieved.
For acne, the Salicylic acid has several properties that make it a very effective treatment for acne.
Salicylic/20 peel acts as an anti-inflammatory and helps to immediately reduce acne spots
Salicylic/20 peel is effective at reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and improving overall facial texture because it exfoliates both the skin surface and within pores.
Great For Acne Salicylic acid is highly effective for acne and oily skins.
Salicylic acid blends powerful skin exfoliation with skin soothing actions. It has ultraviolet absorbing properties that help to protect the skin from the damaging effects of the sun.
Choosing the Best Peel: Skin Laboratory offers different types of chemical peels to help with things like exfoliating the skin and smoothing fine lines and wrinkles. If you are looking for the BEST peel for your condition, the following list will help you select it. The peels effectiveness is not limited to these conditions:
Glycolic: Eczema & Dermatitis, Fine Lines & Wrinkles, Razor Bumps, Stretch Marks and General Toning & Texture
Lactic: Actinic Keratosis, Dark Circles Under Eyes, Dry Skin, Eczema & Dermatitis, Melasma, Psoriasis, Razor Bumps, Scarring, Sensitive Skin, Stretch Marks, Sun Damage and General Toning & Texture
Salicylic: Acne, Acne Scars, Adolescent Skin, Large Pores & Blackheads, Oily Skin, Psoriasis, Razor Bumps and Warts
BHA+: Acne, Adolescent Skin, Large Pores & Blackheads, Oily Skin, Psoriasis and Warts
HQ+: Acne Scars, Actinic Keratosis, Melasma, Oily Skin and Scarring
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