Customer Reviews

Topix Glycolix Elite Treatment Pads 20% 60 Pads

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The benefits of glycolic acid are many; removing cellular debris, stimulatimg collagen synthesis, refining skin texture. I've been using glycolic acid products for about 15 years and recently started incorporating Glycolix glycolic treatment pads into my nightly routine. I've tried other glycolic pads, but have found Glycolix to be the best. I appreciate the range of glycolic percentages (5% - 20%)offered and also the fact that the percentage is clearly listed on the jar. I use the 20% strength (first timers need to begin with a milder strength) - each jar contains 60 pads - - that's 2 months worth for me. Incredible value on a fantastic product. You will see results with consistent use. *It's very important to note that a sun screen product must be used on a daily basis when using glycolic products - but really, we should all be using a minimum spf 15 on a daily basis.

I'm 22 year old college student, and I've been battling acne for the past decade. I've only had minor scars on my face, but I have some pretty bad ones on my upper back and chest. I've been using RetinA and Benzaclin for a long time, and it's been somewhat effective. Not too long ago, my parents told me that their insurance no longer covers retinA or benzaclin and that I'd be paying somewhere around $200-250 per month or so for these products.

Not really liking the results of the prescriptions as it was, there was no way I was paying that much for it. Then I began to do a little research online. I found that AHA (Alpha hydroxy acids) stimulated the growth of new skin and dissolved away dead skin. So I became interested, and went out to seek the strongest of the AHAs, glycolic acid. I went to Walmart and found an insane amount skin care products. Overwhelmed, and finding it hard to determine how much glycolic acid was in what, I looked online and found this product.

I've only been using it a week on my face/upperback/chest, and I've had several times the results with this product than I had with the years of retinA/benzaclin. Scars are fading, acne has stopped forming, pores are clear and smaller, skin tone is improved, the circles under my eyes are fading, even the small forehead creases that were creeping up on me are smoothing out.

In my small experience, I have advice for some people. Using sunscreen is an absolute must, and moisturizers aren't a bad idea. I've been using a combo, Dove Essential Nutrients Day lotion SPF 15. Some websites say that AHAs increase the effect of moisturizers. Also, don't use it on your face right after shaving.

Cons:

1. Pads stick together sometimes. It can be hard to get one at a time.

2. Despite what I expected, you use these pads to wipe instead of leaving it on the skin, which leaves a very little amount of acid on the skin. I would think that something like MaMa's lotion, while a weaker AHA, would stay on the skin longer and effectively be stronger.

This product works great if you want to get rid of dead skin cells and have a fresher more renewed look to your skin. I would caution the buyer about the burn though. These pads are not for the sensitive! They do sting and burn a bit. Plus, they leave the skin rather sticky. I didn't have a problem with it, but I have been using these types of products for a while. If your skin is very sensitive, I would begin with the 10% version.

I originally bought this from my dermatologist for $45 and up until a year ago he only charged $5 for shipping but now he's charging $15 shipping for the same product (?!?) so I decided to purchase this product online instead & when I got this in the mail I compared it to the old jar I got from the dermatologist. First off the label looks like it's been re-made to look like the original (it's noticeably lighter in color & the bottom of the label says: Topix PHARMACEUTICAL INC: N Amityville New York 11701)so WHY THEN IS THE PICTURE IN THE AMAZON LISTING NOT THE SAME AS THE ACTUAL PRODUCT???) The picture in the listing looks identical to the one I got from my dermatologist but the actual product arrived looking GENERIC. I used it today for the first time after running out of my original Glycolix from my dermatologist a few months months back & this one is definitely not as strong! There was no tingling, no stinging, no sign of burning I originally would get with the other one! My face did turn slightly red but that's it. VERY DISAPPOINTED!!! WILL NOT RE-PURCHASE!!! =( I found a better glycolic acid product on Makeup Artist's Choice website.

Once upon a time , I use to get these treatments with my facials until I evaluated my financial records and realized it was something I needed to stop. I knew I could take a vacation with the money I saved. I went on line , looking for all the items to do at home facials , came across this product , Loved it. I started seeing the results I was looking for after about 3 weeks. I don't wear foundation so an even clear complexion is important to me.

I have other 20% Glycolic products and this just did not seem as strong as those.

I ordered these pads to see if they could help lessen/eliminate some bumps under the skin on my cheek. After using them twice a day for 2 weeks, the bumps are gone. I think the increased concentration ( 20%) of glycolic acid did the trick. I experienced no redness or peeling either, just a slight stinging, and that only occasionally. I have regularly usd a glycolic -based cream as part of my daily facial treatment , but the bumps persisted. Now they are history.

I will re-order when the jar runs out.