Babyface 30% Salicylic Acid Peel, Professional Strength,1.2 oz.

What Does Salicylic Do? * Controls Excessive Oil¾ * Cleanses Pores, Reducing Blackheads * Improves Acne Scars and Uneven Skin Tone Salicylic acid peels are an effective way to refresh your skin. Salicylic acid works by softening keratin, a protein that forms part of the skin structure. This helps to loosen dry scaly skin making it easier to remove. Salicylic is oil soluble, so it is perfect for oily and acne prone skin that needs deep pore cleansing and loosening of blackheads. When used as a topical agent, the acid solution breaks down lipids (i.

e., oils and fats) in the upper layers of the skin. A beta-hydroxy acid (BHA), this acid penetrates the upper layers of the epidermis only. Salicylic can be used weekly for oil and blackhead control. What Strength Should I Use? You can begin treatment at home starting with a low-concentration solution. Beginners should start with 7% - 15% maximum. Our 30% solution can be diluted with distilled water. ¾For beginners, please dilute 2 parts water to 1 part peel solution for 7.5 % (recommended for beginners) and dilute with equal parts water and peel solution for a 15% peel.

What Are the Expected Results and Recovery Time? Any itching or stinging sensation you may experience will usually go away in a few short minutes. Once this happens, the acid has done its job, although you can be expected to experience some peeling later on. Peeling usually occurs about three days after the treatment and can last for up to a week. Not everyone will experience the same degree of peeling. Some people peel very little or not at all, while others may peel rather heavily. Everyone will feel a sensation of having a very dry skin for some time.

The frequent use of skin moisturizer during this time is recommended. Once the peeling has ceased, the results of the treatment session should become apparent and you will usually be able to determine at that time if you need more follow-op sessions. Peeling is to be expected with salicylic peels, but it is not guaranteed. If no peeling occurs, it does not mean the peel did not work. Peeling severity depends on the strength used, and depth of the peel. Peeling begins usually in 2-3 days, but can take as long as 1 week in cases of deeper peels.