Customer Reviews

Glyco-Lac/60, Level 2 Gel Peel -30 ml/1 fl oz

5 star:		(49)
4 star:		(15)
3 star:		(9)
2 star:		(5)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

I want to add to the reviews that I studied esthetics and carried a license as an esthetician for a period of time and I used peels and various glycolic and lactic acids on clients and for personal use. I can attest to the quality of these. I was weary at first because I have ordered on line in the past and ended up with something that just burnt the skin and did more damage than good. There is a wide range of quality associated with these peels, and this product is one of the best. There was a slight burn/tingling when I applied it, but it left the skin just "sunkissed" looking. No peeling or down time involved...and it really did the job to remove the superficial layer of skin and create a healthy glow. I would highly recommend this. One last note...it is not recommended to apply peels in the summer months because removing layers of dead skin cells makes you much more vulnerable to damage from the sun. Although I know better than to use it in mid-July as I have been...I am super careful to be sure to apply a minimum of 20 spf for every day and 40 spf and a hat on sunny days spent outdoors.

This product arrived the next day , I was shocked how quick to came. I have mild sun damage, enlarged pores and have always had acne issues-blackheads on the nose, mild sebaceous cyst like, congested skin so my skin has mild scarring-texture and acne marks and oily skin, mostly t-zone area.
I have only used it twice, every 5 days, but have noticed an improvement in skin condition, texture is improving, my skin feels better, acne is alot better, minor wrinkles seem to be improving, acne scars look to be less, moisturizer seems to soak into my skin better not just "sit " on top anymore -skin seems more "plump", haven't noticed much with the age spots/sun damage yet, but will see after a few more applications. I feel comfortable now going out without having putting on alot of makeup to cover those issues, just a little concealer & power and I'm good, no more heavy makeup base.
I was able to leave this on my skin starting at 3 minutes I am now up to 5, it does have a mild sting to it, didn't have much redness and what was there was better by morning. I did used a mix of about a tablespoon of baking soda in a cup of water for a neutralizer which did help, I splashed it on my skin after rinsing product off, left it sit for a minute or two then rinsed that off. My skin is sensitive to alot of products, but wasn't overly irritated by this, what I would say would be acceptable. My skin didn't flake, appear overly dry or "peel" and I used the Dandelion moisturizer from Better Botanicals afterwards.
My skin is improving and hope the age spots start to fade a bit more. I would recommend this product, but everyone's skin is different, and do a test patch to figure out the tolerance for your skin.
Also I am a VERY picky on products I use for my skin, this so far is making a difference in the right direction and I will continue to use it!

This product came with a small bottle of the salicylic acid peel, which i used beforehand. It was much stronger than this to me, but i dealt with it, plus it was nice that they included it in the package. I had yet to find something that would lighten the noticable dark places on my face but this has done it. i am in my early 40s and although my skin was not really bad, it has made a noticable difference, especially in the tone. it does tingle upon application but doesn't burn, and I had no peeling effect, but i am overall happy with it and will be ordering more.

I ordered this after reading about the benefits of glycolic and lactic acid peels. Ever since I turned 24 (I'm 25 now) my face just EXPLODED! I haven't had a clear, unzitty day so far! (And recently it's been getting worse)....

I read about how these acids help to "Unglue" the dead skin cells from your face so that the fresh skin cells can regenerate better and also the dead cells won't be able to clog up into pores (Which is one reason for acne)..... The minute I read this I had to try a peel and see if it would help me skin!

I put it on last night, only kept it on for 2 minutes and then rinsed it off thoroughly. I also bought the pH balancer to use as an after treatment. SO far my skin FEELS so soft and LOOKS a LOT smoother. I'm waiting for the remaining spots I have on my face to heal up and then in the next week or so I will let you know if this helps keep new breakouts at bay by keeping my face regenerating........ I HOPE THIS WORKS!

EDIT: It is now 01/14/09 and WOW! What a difference! At first I used this peel once a week for about a month and MAN! It makes your skin so smooth and soft. After about two weeks I noticed I had not had ONE cystic zit! NONE! (I was still getting littler ones here and there but they were NOTHING compared to the big painful cystic zits I would normally get!) And now, two months later and my face is almost completely clear. I get about one zit a week, and it goes away FAST! I am so happy I found something that helped my acne prone skin!

I was a bit hesitant to buy this, as you never know what exactly it is you're going to get.
I recieved the product in a very timely matter, and after reading the detailed instructions and warnings, was a bit reluctant to use.(the instructions are very complete and leave nothing to question)
However I went ahead and tried it.
After the first application I was surprised to see how well it did work. I used it only one minute the first several times, and have gradually worked up to only 3 minutes on my face.
Even these short lengths of time have made a remarkable difference to my face. I have a problem with aging skin and lots of recurrent milia. Which nothing has touched. These were immediatly reduced in size and after several "peels" have disappeared.
My derma doc was surprised that we could, as lay people buy such a high concentration and quality on line.
I will continue to buy and use this product on my face forever! The results are nothing short of amazing!
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I'm of mixed/multi-racial heritage (mainly black/white), hence I have a medium brown complexion, nevertheless, it works rather well.
Helps to fade dark spots to a certain degree, i.e. they're a lot lighter than they were, and perhaps not as noticeable.

It also makes for a good, overall light facial peel.


Addendum :
I have since tried the Lactic Acid 70% Gel Peel, 100ml (re: http://www.amazon.com/Lactic-Acid-Peel-100ml-Professional/dp/B001THX07S/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top ) - And find this works much better, even if over a longer period!

I am a cosmetologist, am fairly well trained in skin care, and have used several different peels in the past. This peel was gentle on my skin, though it definitely "tingled" while it was on my face. At first I actually thought it didn't work because my face wasn't red after, and I only experienced a mild flaking after a few days, but after 3 applications, my pores are noticably smaller, my skin looks brighter and fresher (which is saying something since it's winter and my skin generally looks very dull with all the dry air) and the majority of my black heads and blemishes are gone!
I originally decided to use the peel because as a 26 year old with moderate acne I have used virtually every skin care regimen and found them all to be very harsh and drying on my already dry skin. However, because this peel contains lactic acid as well as glycolic acid, it addresses not only my immediate problems with spots and blemishes, but also the underlying causes like enlarged pores, and overly dry skin.
Overall, this is a great product, but I'm only giving it 4 stars because this is very gentle for a stage 2 peel. I was expecting it to have a bit more "muscle" behind it to help facilitate the speedy fading of some older blemish scars.
Tips:
Be prepared to neutralize (I used the neutralizing pads from the Boots No. 7 glycolic peel system, baking soda + water works well but will be gritty so apply gently, or copious amounts of plain water- and I do mean copious)

Moisturize- have a gentle, non comodogenic moisturizer on hand (this means it wont clog those pores you just worked so hard on!)and make sure it isnt oily or greasy. The name for the oil that your skin produces is called sebum, and that's what gets blocked up to create pimples and black heads. Oil found in moisturizers can do the same thing.

Sunblock- Your skin will be more sensitive to sunlight. Even use it on overcast days because uv rays can reach through clouds even though light rays can't. You should be doing this already though to avoid skin cancer, wrinkles and age spots!
I know all these have been mentioned in other reviews, but they can't be stressed enough!

And people, this is an acid peel. It's not a toy. Use some common sense and don't use just before a big event or a special occasion. It's called a "peel" because it causes the top layer of your skin (the epidermis, made up of dead skin cells) to "peel" off and reveals the underlying layer (dermis, fresh, new skin cells) which is sensitive to begin with and has now been treated with a fairly harsh acid. You may (read: probably will) have red skin for a day or so and it may (read: probably will) be a bit tender.

Came with good instructions. Not too strong. I apply with a good quality "fan brush" from the art store. I lasted about 20 seconds with the first one. The second one was probably about 50 seconds (after steaming). Third one was a little over a minute. Helps release clogged pores, but not as well as I would like. I am using this one to work up to a stronger peel.


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I was really excited when i found a dermatologist strenght product for my skin. I have had acne for a long time and it hasn't been bad for a while, but recently i have had some breakouts and i wanted something that was going to control my acne. This product works very well. I am very reluctant to buy acne products because so many in that past have failed. I loved this product and would recomend it for anybody with skin problems.

This is a nice at-home peel. Some tingling but does not burn the skin. Removes a light layer of skin but very superficial. Nothing to worry about, just be sure to follow the instructions.