WHICH CHEMICAL PEEL TO CHOOSE?
There are things to consider in deciding a specific chemical peel:
- the skin condition you are treating
- the type of acid to use
- the strength (concentration and pH) of the acid and
- your skin classification based on Fitzpatrick (FP) Scale
For first-time peelers, those with sensitive skin, and higher FP number, Superficial Depth Peels with higher pH level is ideal and safe for your home use. Experienced users/peelers can have Medium Depth Peels. For Deeper Depth Peels, please consult a Licensed Medical Professional to perform it for you.
Our Most Common Chemical Peel Serums:
1. Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA)
- Glycolic Acid: Concentration: 30%, 50%
- Lactic Acid: Concentration: 30%, 50%
- L-Mandelic Acid: Concentration: 20%, 30%, 40%
- Citric Acid: Concentration: 10%, 20%, 30%
- Phytic Acid (combination peel with some other AHAs)
2. Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA)
- Salicylic Acid: Concentration: 10%, 20%, 30%
Molecular Size of Each Acid
It is important to understand the molecular size of each chemical acid. This is your guide to know and differentiate which acid penetrates deeper and faster into the skin, and which one penetrate much slowly.
The smaller the molecule, the deeper and faster it penetrates into the skin. As the size of the acid molecule increases, it penetrates the skin much slowly, making it less irritating on the skin, which is ideal for sensitive skin types, first time peelers, and with higher FP numbers. REMEMBER! SMALLER is STRONGER.
Chemical Acid Peel Molecular Size
