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Can anyone be treated with the Neostrata® Glycolic Acid Peel?

Laser and Skin Center of Gainesville, Florida
To determine if you should have the Neostrata® Glycolic Acid Skin Renewal Peel treatment, you need to meet with your physician/skin therapist and discuss your medical history, skin sensitivities and peel expectations. A program will then be designed especially for you with the appropriate type and timing for a peel. Many conditions can affect the sensitivity and reactivity of your skin to the glycolic acid peel.
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What is glycolic acid peel?

Claudia Skin Care Center and Laser Therapy
Alphay-hydroxy peel are fruit acid made of sugar cane and natural white grapes to exfoliate dead skin and dry out the oil, leaving the skin smooth and supple. Do not use in the summer only winter.
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What is Glycolic acid?

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Glycolic acid is part of the chemical family referred to as alpha-hydroxy acids. Glycolic acid is a naturally occurring compound in sugar cane. When applied, it helps to dissolve the outer layer of skin.
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What are the differences between a glycolic acid peel and a chemical peel?

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The Hydroxyacid (AHA) or Glycolic Acid also known as the "Lunchtime peel" is the gentlest of peels requiring little or no recovery time. The Trichloracetic Acid (TCA) and Jessner's Peels are true chemical peels usually requiring a week to ten days of recovery time.
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How does a Glycolic Acid Peel work?

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Glycolic acid works by stimulating new growth of skin and collagen by decreasing the bond that holds dead skin cells on the surface. This allows dead cells to be removed gradually leaving behind a layer of smoother and softer skin.
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Is glycolic acid safe?

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Yes. It is a 100% non-toxic substance which does not enter the blood stream when applied to your skin. It has FDA. approval in smaller concentrations for the general public. It is not considered a drug and there are no bad side-effects when used according to the directions. It does have sun precautions that should be followed closely, however. TCA, Jessners and Salicylic acids are also safe. However they should not be applied during pregnancy.
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Glycolic acid is one of a group of acids known as Alpha Hydroxy Acids or AHAs. AHAs are found in natural products such as milk, sugar cane, and fruit. They all have a similar molecular structure, with Glycolic (from sugar cane) being the smallest in the family and therefore it will penetrate to the deeper layers of skin more easily.
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I am new to Glycolic Acid Peels/I have not used a peel before. Which one should I start with?

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If you have never done a skin peel at home, the best thing to do is to use one of the Glycolic Acid Treatment products, such as the 10% Cream, 15% Cream or Gel, for a few weeks first just to prep your skin. If you want to do the peels, you can start out with doing peels at home at the 30% strength since you are new to Glycolic Peels. You leave the peel on for only 1 minute on your first peel, then increase the timing by an extra 30 seconds the next week and so on for a maximum of 5 minutes.
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What exactly is the Netrata® Glycolic Acid Skin Renewal Peel?

Laser and Skin Center of Gainesville, Florida
The Neostrata® Peels are 100% free glycolic acid to maximize bioavailability, resulting in an effective, predictable, safe peel. Many competitive peel products are either pH adjusted, buffered or partially neutralized reducing their effectiveness and predictability. The NeoStrata® Peel System allows the trained professional to safely design a treatment program around a particular patient's skin care needs and tolerance.
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What is a Glycolic Peel?

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A glycolic acid peel treatment is a specific technique for skin renewal. This procedure removes the damaged layer of surface skin cells revealing fresh skin, and stimulating cell rebuilding and restructuring of deeper skin layers.
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Glycolic peel is a part of the exfoliation process that removes the micro-thin top layer of the skin. Removing damaged cells motivates the cell divisions that w
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BeYoutique - Natural Botanical Skin Care Products
Glycolic acid is in the family of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids (AHA’s). Glycolic acid comes from sugar cane and is a natural exfoliator. Glycolic acid is felt to have the best penetration and thus is more often used in skin care treatments.
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What exactly are AHA's and glycolic acid?

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Alpha hydroxy acids (AHA's) are really a family of acids. Glycolic is the most widely used because of its small molecular structure, but Lactic ? which is most beneficial for dry/aging skin, and Salicylic ? which is most beneficial for oily/acne prone skin, are very powerful as well, and should be used accordingly. AHA's are one of the safest methods of skin renewal. Their effectiveness depends on the type and concentration of the AHA, its pH (acidity), and other ingredients in the product.
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I keep hearing about glycolic acid. What is it and what does it do for the skin?

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Glycolic (derived from sugar cane) is quite possibly one of the most effective skin care products available today. In addition to the exfoliation of dead skin cells, which encourage healthier new cells to form, glycolic also increases the production of collagen, minimizes pore size, evens out pigmentation, and draws out impurities, giving the skin a smooth texture and overall healthy look.
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What should I expect within the first few days of using glycolic acid products?

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the dead cell layer sloughs off, your skin may appear slightly drier than normal and you will most likely see some mild flaking. Once the transition is made, your complexion will appear more youthful and vibrant.
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Are lactic acid and glycolic acid the same?

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Both are alpha hydroxy acids. However, lactic acid is the only alpha hydroxy acid that occurs as a natural human metabolite - it occurs naturally as a very essential part of the human metabolic system and, as such, is actually produced by our bodies in the metabolism of glucose under certain conditions. Therefore, lactic acid has no toxicity in humans.
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HOW IS MICRODERMABRASION DIFFERENT TO A GLYCOLIC PEEL?

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Microdermabrasion treatments eliminate the pain and discomfort plus the risk of an adverse reaction to a conventional peel. Microdermabrasion treatments are more predictable in the way they interact with your skin. Another method of removing wrinkles and lines involves a laser, which you have probably heard about. Laser treatment is expensive, penetrates quite deeply and requires local or general anesthetic.
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How does Glycolic Cream® differ from Glycolic peel?

Dermatech - Glycolic Cream®, Skin Care & Anti Aging Pro...
The cosmetic application of glycolic acid in facial peels comes in many different forms ranging from beauty therapists offering 12-15% peels on a weekly frequency up to dermatologist offering 70% Glycolic peels. Whichever one you choose and for whatever reason, it is agreed that using a lower concentration cream twice daily prior to having a peel and thereafter will improve the initial result and maintain that result longer.
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What is the difference between the Glycolic Peel and the Microdermabrasion Peel?

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Microdermabrasion Peel Kit offer professional results in the areas of: buffing, polishing, refining, deep cleaning of pores, and reduction of surface imperfections. Glycolic Acid Peel Kits offer a professional strength 30%, 40% & 50%. Glycolic Acid (pharmaceutical strength) offers professional results in the area of: diminishing lines, removing imperfections and darkness, decreasing acne, blackheads and oil production, increasing collagen production, smoothing, firming and evening skin tone.
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What is glycolic acid and what does it do for my skin?

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Glycolic acid is a sugar-derived acid that is a member of a family of acids known as Alpha Hydroxy Acids. Very often the two terms are used interchangeably. Glycolic acid works very simply. Due to its low molecular weight (the size of its molecules is very small), it rapidly penetrates through the outermost layer of the skin where dead and useless cells collects removing those cells and the glue that holds them to the surface of the skin.
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Are there any downsides to using glycolic acid?

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Yes, but they can be managed. The use of glycolic acids increases the skin's photosensitivity making it more vulnerable to damage from the sun. For this reason, we only recommend the use of our products containing glycolic acid with the use of a full spectrum sun block.
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Should I avoid sun exposure while using glycolic acid products?

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You should always wear a broad spectrum sunscreen (SPF of at least 30) to prevent photo damage. The FDA also recommends that you wear sunscreen the entire duration of any glycolic treatment and for 1 week after completion. Your new baby fresh skin needs to be protected.
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What is a Lactic Acid Peel?

SilkMD - Institute for Skin Health
If you have Roscea, this is an excellent peel for you. This peel is great for treating more mature skin types.
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Can an acid peel help the skin?

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Acid peels are designed to rejuvenate the skin. In nearly every case, the client's skin will appear fresher and healthier.
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How long does an acid peel take?

MedSpa Skin Treatment FAQs - NewImage.com
Acid peels usually take about 30 minutes from start to finish, quick enough to earn them the nickname "the lunchtime peel."
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Should sunlight be avoid after an acid peel?

MedSpa Skin Treatment FAQs - NewImage.com
Individuals can go outside after receiving chemical peels, but they should wear sunscreen for several days, because their skin will have a heightened sensitivity to sun exposure.
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Can all skin types benefit from the use of glycolic acid?

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A more mature skin that is showing the signs of aging will benefit from its use by a reduction in visible lines and wrinkles. This maturing skin will also literally act younger. A skin that is prone to congestion, clogged pores, blackheads, and etc. will become clearer as the pores will be relieved by the rapid exfoliation from glycolic acid causing it to function with loss blockage and greater clarity.
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Can I use EpidermxIITM at the same time as glycolic acid products?

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We recommend that you always consult with your physician. We recommend that you use EpidermxIITMat the opposite time of the day and we do not recommend you use acid based products after using EpidermxIITM.
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