There are some glycolic acids that do not need to be neutralized but instead simply rinsed off with
water. These old formulations allowed one to avoid neutralization following an increase of pH to
around 4. However, this increase in pH also drastically reduced the effectiveness of the
treatment. Thus, by increasing the pH, we reduce the risks but also the efficacy of the glycolic
acid.
The Peel
slow, gradual release of acids into the skin.
When an acid is neutralized, it loses its strength. A glycolic acid peeling that is neutralized after a
few minutes will only have an effect for the same amount of time, which is one of the reasons why
The Peel
the type of acid associated with glycolic acid in the composition of The Peel
Do not use on rosacea, broken capillaries, cystic acne.
