Glycolic Acid Peels: Picking The Right Strength

If you are looking for more radiant, younger looking skin glycolic skin peels are for you. Glycolic skin peels produce great results but one must be careful to use the correct strength.  For those of you who are a bit nervous about using a chemical peel, either because you've never used them before or you're afraid your skin is too sensitive, this post should help.

20% Glycolic Acid Peel Kits are perfect for young sensitive skin and first time users. This kit comes with a medium grade chemical peel, daily use exfoliator and hyaluronic moisturizer.

Using a kit will help you heal faster and enhance the natural turnover process.  Ask anyone who has had a professional peel, your face can become very red and irritated making it difficult to go about your life without stares. Using a kit can help prevent this.  The daily exfoliator will help turn over skin cells and promote the effects of the peel while using the hyaluronic moisturizer helps soothe, nourish and moisturize post-peel.

Its important to remember that while glycoclic acid is a natural chemical its very potent and applying a peel can produce dramatic results.  Therefore, a first time user or someone with young sensitive skin should opt for the lightest peel kit.

If you are interested in learning more about glycolic acid peels visit www.naturalskinshop.com or contact one of our helpful skin experts on Facebook (Kim or Kristen) or call toll free 888.514.5126 Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm  EST.

Glycolic Acid Peels at Home

The average cost for an in office Glycolic Acid Peel is $125.  This can add up as, on average, you will need 6-8 peels before you start to see results. But there is good news, Glycolic Acid Peels can be done at home using the same products with the same strengths used by professionals but at a much reduced price.

When deciding to do an at home Glycolic Acid Peel you should do your research. If its your first time make sure to use a lower strength.  Natural Skin Shop has kits ranging from  20% light strength all the way up to the 70% maximum strength. 

Using Glyolic Acid Peel Kits rather than just the medical grade chemical peel itself is also a wise choice. Kits have been put together to provide the best overall results and the quickest healing time. Applying a peel can produce dramatic results - shedding dead, damaged cells and replacing them with new, softer skin for a more even skin tone and youthful appearance. To perform a treatment that will fully enhance the natural turnover process, you must also treat the skin during the "downtime", otherwise known as the period between peels. 

If you are interested in learning more about how a Glycolic Acid Peel can help improve your skin visit www.naturalskinshop.com or contact one of our helpful skin experts on Facebook (Kim or Kristen) or call toll free 888.514.5126 Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm  EST. 

To Peel or to Peel Kit? That is the question...

Many of our customers often inquire whether using a peel will help improve their skin, or should they use a peel kit. We generally recommend the kit for several reasons.

Let’s take a look at the Salicylic Acid peel. Salicylic Acid can turn problematic skin into well behaved, clear, healthy skin with proper use.

Daily treatments of Salicylic Acid result in less oil production, less break out, and less pore congestion. The Salicylic Acid peel adds to these benefits by decreasing fine lines, smoothing skin, and reducing pore size.

Because we want you to get the best results possible, our knowledgeable skin experts created the Salicylic Peel Kit which includes:

1. Daily Exfoliator to use in between peel applications to improve & maintain peel results.
2. Salicylic Acid Peel for use every 2-3 weeks.
3. Pure Hyaluronic Moisturizer to soothe,nourish, and hydrate the skin.

And the benefits of the skin peel kit? Well, the Daily Exfoliator is especially recommended for those new to using Salicylic skin care. Use prior to a peel application prepares your skin for the Salicylic Peel, boosts results from your peel and controls surface oil and pore congestion.

Why the Hyaluronic Moisturizer? This unique solution is perfect for promoting healthy new skin growth. It is purified, oil-free and one of the best available cosmetic ingredients for retaining your skin’s natural moisture. Hydrated skin makes less oil!

The Salicylic Peel Kits are available at www.naturalskinshop.com in light, medium, and deep strengths.