What You Need To Know About Glycolic Acid
Posted on October 10, 2008 | Tagged with: acne scars, astringents, chemical, cystic acne, exfoliation, glycolic acid, malic acid, obagi blue peel, tca peel, wrinkles | Leave a Comment
Glycolic acid has been used for many years as a metal parts cleaner, but in recent years has been refined and made suitable for human application. In its refined or medical grade state it has been found effective as a light to mild strength skin peel acid. Glycolic is natural and based on sugar cane and is similar to other alpha hydroxyl acids (AHA) like malic acid. There are stronger skin peels like TCA Peel and the Obagi Blue Peel, but the glycolic peel is a good starter and touch up skin care treatment.
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Options in Acne Treatment
Posted on September 19, 2008 | Tagged with: acne treatment, astringents, exfoliate, hormones, oily skin, pimples, skin blemishes, skin conditions, sunscreen, tca skin peel | Leave a Comment
Acne treatment is one of the most common requests dermatologists hear from their patients. The condition generally begins in the teenage years, but can affect people into their thirties and forties. Blemishes often cause people to avoid social situations and, in extreme cases, can lead to feelings of depression.
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