Chemical peels- Skin Script

Has anyone used 20% Lactic Peel, with Kojic and Arbutin from Skin Script? If yes how does it work? I would like even my skintone since I have huge sunspots on my face.

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Permalink Reply by Marty Glenn on August 27, 2013 at 10:57am

Jules

What is the pH of the product? Do you have melasma? Do you have a sensitivity to AHA's? Why do you want to use a product for uneven skin tone that has other active ingredients? With that said I do not understand why those other ingredients are in the formula. Makes no sense to me.

With that said... There are ways you can use other topical products before going to a chemical peel to test your skin and also to pre-treat your skin so that when you do under go the chemical peel you will see better and more even results then if you had not.

Lastly, given what you asked and not know anything about you (FItz ? - Skin Type - Age - Skin Experience) I would do a cycle of peels over a 6 month period and start with 20 - 30% glycolic acid at 3.0 - 2.0pH. I would choose glycolic acid over lactic acid but that is an educated personal opinion.

Marty

SkinCareScience.com

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Permalink Reply by Jodi on August 28, 2013 at 8:29am

That's interesting you say that about glycolic over lactic. I've heard the opposite from some skin companies. Because of the smaller size of glycolics molecules, it penetrates faster, causing more inflammation and therefore can accelerate the aging process is what I've learned. Due to lactic also being hydrating, I've always thought this was the better choice? Thanks.

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Permalink Reply by Samantha Maline on August 27, 2013 at 7:16pm

Lactic acid is an exfoliant, while kojic acid is a pigment inhibitor, and arbutin is a naturally occurring hydroquinone that changes how melanocytes function. Hydroquinone is a controversial ingredient because changing skin cells puts one in mind of cancer-causing results. So it's important to research it for yourself and decide for yourself. I, however, would feel safe using that peel. But you need to supplement afterwards with serums to get the best absorption. It's actually very difficult to get those ingredients down to the cells where they can make the most difference. The lactic acid would assist in the process of absorption. It is also more gentle for more sensitive skin types so I would test it behind the ear first.

And if you really want to see results, stay out of the sun!

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Permalink Reply by Samantha Maline on August 28, 2013 at 9:39am

I think that's why we have to determine skin sensitivity. I don't think glycolic is bad, just stronger and faster. So if you have someone who has more resilient skin it's a good choice. Lactic is all around an easy choice for most. But really it all comes down to pH.