Salicylic Acid 20% Gel Peel, 100ml
Salicylic Acid 20% Gel Peel, 100ml
- Diminishes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating collagen production and improvin
- Visibly reduces pore size
- Evens skin tone, minimizing areas of discoloration
- Effectively treats stubborn skin conditions, such as acne and environmental/sun damage
- Professional Strength Product — Detailed directions included
Salicylic Acid 20% Gel Peel, 100ml
Product Description
Level 1) Glycolic/35, Lactic/35, Salicylic/20
Level 2) Glycolac/60, Lactic/50 – Twice as strong as L1
Level 3) Glycolic/50, Lactic/70, BHA+, HQ+ – Twice as strong as L2
Choosing a Peel:
Glycolic: stimulates collagen growth more effectively than any of the other peels. It’s small molecule allows it to slip beneath the epidermis to reach the collagen fibers below and results in 15%-25% thickening over 12 weeks. Glycolic acid generally causes little or no visible peeling.
Lactic: works on the surface of the skin to treat tone, texture, and pigmentation. The Lactic acid molecule works to pull moisture into the cells, and exfoliate surface cells which helps to perfect the skin’s surface and restore the skin’s natural glow.
Glycolac: With a combination of Glycolic (25%) with Lactic (35%), it provides hydration and tone improvements of the Lactic, with the increased collagen stimulation of the glycolic. It is generally well tolerated because the lactic and glycolic work on different levels or the skin.
Salicylic: a great kertolytic which means it helps loosen the bonds between skin cells to promote exfoliating. It is the only hydroxy acid which is oil soluble which allows it to penetrate into clogged pores. It can be used more frequently than the other peels without must risk for irritation.
BHA+: Hands down the best peel for acne and oily skin. You should expect some visible flaking of the skin 2 days after using the peel. This will help with active acne blemishes as well as old acne marks, and a variety of other skin problems.
HQ+: This peel is best for pigmentation and acne scarring. Similar to our BHA+ peel, with added ingredients which to help to fade pigmentation differences and even skin tone. If you suffer from old acne marks, age spots, or melasma, this peel will be the most effective in helping you.
Salicylic Acid 20% Gel Peel, 100ml
Disclaimer: www.AntiAgingMoisturizers.org is a paid affiliate of Amazon.com
Related posts:
I have to preface this review with the fact that I use other skin care and health products namely Retin-A Micro, b-control, and a good moisturization regime. Also, I have sensitive and oily skin. Moreover, I have medium-dark brown skin (for a color reference it would be Bare Escentual’s golden dark), so for those with skin like mine I know how important it is to hear from someone like me.
For those who have not ever had a peel I would not recommend starting out with this. The skin needs time to acclimate to salicylic acid like any strong acid. However, for those who have been getting peels of %10 or more I would recommend using this peel. Follow the directions precisely. This skin laboratory peel does not self neutralize (like perfect peel, which is much like the professional peels), so you can time it to where your skin has more absorption. Basically, the longer you keep it on the more concentrated the peel gets (if you will). It is good to use when you have a large (cystic) pimple. It is also good for exfoliating the skin after using retin-a. The best advice I can give for this product and any peel is moisturize, moisturize, moisturize. Do not peel the dead skin because this can cause more scarring: put simply apply a good moisturizer. This product of course will not give you dramatic results immediately. It is an overtime product. I highly recommend stepping up to 30% and then higher (for African descendant skin please do within reason). I also recommend still using this once you have stepped up to help refresh the skin.
This product is good for smoothing and tightening of the skin within three days, but again couple this with a good skin care regime. This peel alone will not help, but with other hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic products your skin will look nice! Good luck and God Bless.
Rating: 5 / 5
I bought 3 items from Skin Laboratory: a) Lactic 35% & Glycolic 25% Combination Acid Gel Peel, b) Glycolic Acid 35% Gel Peel, c) Salicylic Acid 20% Gel Peel.
I have used each peel for 4 weeks, rest 1 week in between, which is important to avoid sensitivity problem. The result from the combo is the worst. If you have acne, Salicylic Acid 20% Gel Peel works perfectly. It clears my occasional spots and whiteheads instantly. If you have uneven skin tone, large pores or fine lines, Glycolic Acid 35% Gel Peel brings about a much more dramatic and noticeable effect.
The only criticism is my skin is getting accustomed to this strength and I don’t see as much of that initial effect.
Rating: 4 / 5
Not really a gel, more liquid. Mild tingling as expected with an acid. It is getting difficult to find Salicylic Acid in decent strengths OTC, so I made this choice. Directions are good. I may mix it with aloe vera gel to make a gel for PM spot use. Good product–be sure to follow directions, this is not like the OTC products. Price is not bad considering the cost of much more diluted products.
Rating: 5 / 5
I’ve had chemical peels in the dermatologist’s office before. – Salicylic Acid 20% and 30%. This peel from Skin Laboratory is pretty close to the 20% peel I had done by the Doctor. I didn’t peel, which isn’t surprising since I barely peeled from a 30% peel. It does get *hot* and a little stingy, but my skin looked nice and smooth afterwards. I think it’s a nice alternative to the dermatologist and a lot cheaper.
Rating: 4 / 5
I bought this because the topical salicylic acid stuff didn’t seem to cut it for my acne. It’s pretty strong, the first time I tried it I only left it on for like a minute, cause it started to burn a little, but after washing it off I immediately noticed my skin was smoother. I think it’s helped with my acne, I didn’t get any leading up to being pms, which I almost always get at least one. The second time I used it I left it on a bit longer. The instructions are pretty good, and I would definitely suggest following them….and if you’ve only used OTC strength stuff before, make sure you build up gradually. Start with one minute, depneding on your skin’s sensetivity, and leave it on longer during subsequent times. Wash off immediately with cold water if you feel any painful burning….it should tingle, and maybe itch a bit, but burning is BAD!
Rating: 4 / 5