acid peel comes pretty close! I do have pretty bad cystic Acne. I have a reoccurring breakout along my jaw line on one side of my face. Being an adult in her mid 20s, I find it quite embarrassing, especially when I deal with direct patient care all day, or going to a job interview, and its clear I am trying to cover it with make up! I know that Salicylic acid is great for acne, so having the chance to review a peel, was a dream come true for me. Not to sound to cliche here.
Now. This was my first Salicylic Peel. So, I did a LOT of research on the proper way to do it while I was waiting for it to come in the mail. (Not that I actually followed all of the directions, but more on that later)
Uses for a Salicylic Acid Peel:
Acne, Acne Scars, Wrinkles, Large Pores & Blackheads, Oily Skin, Psoriasis, Razor Bumps and Warts
BEFORE ATTEMPTING AT HOME. READ ALL DIRECTIONS.
Dr. Song emails directions, as of this writing, I haven't gotten them, I did get directions when I was approved for review, however. Last time, I got them a couple of days after receiving the product. So I can say they do email them!
Keep In mind:
A course of frequent light peels is even better, and if done properly and safely, can clear up those issues for good.
Aim to perform a 15% salicylic acid peel every 2 weeks, for 2 or 3 months.
The first peel will be for 1 minute.
Notice how your skin reacts and increase in 1 minute intervals each time for a maximum of 5 minutes.
This time frame of 2-3 months will show great results - often after the very first treatment. It will allow the benefits to be cumulative, and for a lot of people this is all they need to see vast improvements in acne and other skin conditions.
So, this is the article I used for performing my peel
http://www.bona-fide-skincare.com/salicylic-acid-peel.html I highly recommend it.
Now, like I said before I didn't do all the steps they said to do. I personally did not use the baking soda to neutralize, like you should. I used my favorite green tea toner.
I started by washing my face, and opening my pores, than used a alcohol wipe to clear my face of any residing oils. Then, I applied the peel using a cotton ball, stating my timer for 1 minute. Do not be alarmed if it looks like you have a white frost on your face, that's just the peel crystallizing, as salicylic acid does. As far as any pain/burning goes, this was not as bad as the lactic acid peel I did, my face felt hot, and itchy. I did manage to leave it on for 1 minute, but instead of using baking soda to neutralize, I just used cold water and a towel to remove, than applied my toner. After which, I applied a moisturizer with SPF in it. Keep in mind, you should be cautious of the sun as your face will be sensitive. After the peel my face was red for just a few minutes, I did this last night, and I noticed the redness of my acne, starting to fade. I did have a small pimple, that came to a head after applying the peel. My pores are noticeably smaller, and my breakouts have clearly, reduced in size and color, they aren't red, the peel dried them out, and they are starting to go away. Not an overnight cure by any means, but like I said. CLOSE! I am so impressed with how well this works, and the results I have experienced in just one evening.
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You will get 15-20 peels from this bottle, enough to last you quite a while. For the price you can not beat it!
XoXo
Lyn
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