Age Spots + Peels

Which one is better for spots | Glycolic acid or lactic acid?

Both alpha hydroxy acids can be very effectively used to get rid of sun damaged skin symptoms like fine lines or melasma.

Even though glycolic acid is considered to be stronger because it has a smaller molecule size and so penetrates deeper, both can be used equally effectively. Using a low concentration acid, either lactic or glycolic acid, over the course of 6-8 weeks can give you incredible results comparable to a high concentration solution of just glycolic acid.

In fact, this method can help you manage some less than savory side effects that come with using a high concentration acid like severe peeling or skin shedding.

 

Both lactic and glycolic acid can help improve hyperpigmentation from photodamage (sun damage) or acne scars because they help speed up skin cell turnover and reveal new skin underneath.

In a study conducted on 33 women with a mean age of 55.5 years who had significant sun damage like age spots, freckles and other skin discolorations. The patients were treated twice daily with an alpha hydroxy acid cream for a period of 8 weeks.

The results showed that:

“The appearance of age-related hand pigmentation characteristics were significantly improved at 4 and 8 weeks of treatment. Subjects reported post-treatment improvements in other characteristics associated with healthy skin. [source: Gold MH, Gallagher C. (2013) J Drugs Dermatol]

 

“How often should I book a peel?”
 

It depends on the level of skin damage we are targeting.

if we are on a routine maintenance facial schedule you can add a peel on to any facial as a deeper method of exfoliating during your service

if you’re looking to make quick progress and improvement it’s suggested to go with a series of peels, booked as The Mini with Chemical Peel add on and set up every other week for 6 treatments

Not interested in a peel?

Try dermaplaning, switch to a higher quality SPF, or try some potent vitamin C serum.

Wanna learn more about how these would work with your skin?

Reach out to book your FREE consult or set up a service!