I have suffered from acne since adolescence, but a year ago started to break out more aggressively. The break-outs were occurring on my cheeks in addition to the T-Zone area that has more commonly plagued me. In addition to acne, I have acne scarring, a melasma, and a loss of collagen at my throat, as evidenced by softness and a visible loosening (I am 32).

I first purchased the salicylic acid only, and applied it to my entire face. I found that it was a very effective product. I believe I used it as directed, about every three days. It is true that spots that were lingering under the surface would reveal themselves quickly, but also very quickly dry and flake off. I was happy with my response to the SA.

I had read a review that reported the use of SA had made them look old, and dried out the skin. Having struggled with oily skin for a lifetime, I wasn’t concerned about that potential side effect. I did find, though, that the product did dry my skin out in the way that I was using it.

After purging my skin of the acne I found that a more modest application schedule was effective. In addition I purchased the Glyco-Lac product. The Lactic Acid in Glyco-Lac is a very nice moisturizer, and I recommend it highly to complement the SA. Additionally, I limited my application of SA only to trouble spots, or to spots where I had acne scarring, which I find the SA works well on. So now I typically use the SA for 8 minutes on those trouble spots, and follow it with 8 minutes of Glyco-Lac. I do this once a week.

Since I was a teenager I have had problematic oily skin. It started out with deep cystic acne and spread from there. Like many of you I have tried almost every prescription, over the counter, many all natural and any other type of product you can think of with really no real long term results. (I have been on accutane 5 different times to give you an idea of my acne problems.) The results I would/do get work for awhile and then my skin builds a tolerance which my dermatologist refers to as “tough skin.” I have scaring from acne, allergic reactions, and I have some pretty bad sun damage from the main areas I had allergic reactions.
Since I have started using this product the sun damage and acne scaring is starting to fade. The oil on my face has started to be under better control I am careful to not use the product aggressively because I have had chemical peels before and starting conservatively is the key. Based on the month I have been using this the results have been very good. I will probably post again after I have used the product longer. I am excited to see the results after a few more months of use. Just to let some of you know who have problems with the peel “burning” – your skin and pain tolerance will adjust to the burning severity/pain with time.
I am going to share some information to others that I have discovered, been through, etc – over the years. I hope it helps.
Have allergy and hormonal testing done if you can afford it. Go through patch testing, blood allergy testing, and everything else under and over the sun. Then work hard to stay away from foods/ingredients/products you are allergic to because your skin is affected through the natural way your body detoxes. The skin on your face takes the worst beating from the excretions because the skin is sensitive. A place for very some of the best allergy testing is the Mayo Clinics. After your testing they help you find products and foods that work specifically for you.
Many people hate hearing this but try to use as many all natural products as you can on your skin especially your face. It does make a world of difference.
Watch the ingredients in skin care products. I have found I am sensitive to dimethicone, parabens, most talcs because they usually contain parabens, mica, mineral oils, anything with most any form of silicone in it – and many of these things are toxic to your skin. Sometimes you have to research just the ingredients to see what ingredients are in the ingredients. The major thing to watch the ingredients in is prescription drugs. You would be amazed because you might be allergic to the ingredients used as fillers/binding agents in prescription drugs. That is a whole other area which I won’t get into.
All of this takes years of research and most of it is trial and error. I hope this at least helps some who might read reviews on this site.

I started to apply it from forehead as the instruction says but I felt a strong sting immediately. However, I continued to apply onto my nose and then to my right chin. During this time, I felt such a strong sensation on my nose that I couldn’t bare. I stopped and immediately wash my face using cold water continually for quite a few minutes because the sensation could not go away. I was so afraid of scaring my face that I couldn’t go to work the next day. After washing my face for a long while using cold water, I also applied a thick moisturizing mask on my face for over 45 min. Finally the whitness around my nose went away. Luckily my face was not scared but I felt very tightness and dryness around my nose now.

My face is oily and combination and has some acnes especially during the summer. My face is a bit sensitive sometimes but not overly sensitive. I saw the good reviews and wanted to remove the acnes and acne marks by purchasing this product. However, for some reason it does not work on my face and I have to return it today.

My friend sent me the link to this and said I should try this, it has totally made a difference in my skin complection! It’s smoother and more even. I’ve used it about 3 times already and have noticed such a difference and I can’t wait to see how much more improvement will happen down the road. I’m glowing! I would recommend to use a good moisturizer along as well. 

Reduces Acne By Next Day for my teen. Proactiv wasn’t enough, but with this product, his acne was 80% better by the next day. We now use it weekly on him and also spot treat any big ones in between treatments. I use it weekly and my skin exfoiliates by 3rd day. After 3 weeks of treatment, my skin is smoothing and my poores seem to be diminishing. I will continue to use this product and now my 20 year old daughter is too.

I bought this peel to improve the texture and tone of my skin. After three peels done weekly, I have seen remarkable improvements in the superficial scarring on my cheeks and a definite evening out of the pigmentation of my skin. My acne has almost completely disappeared as a result of these peels as well. I really wish I had tried salicylic acid sooner!

I have used this product once a week for the past three months. I have had problem skin for years, very oily and frequent break outs. I purchased this product for the scars the acne leaves since I heard it works great for this purpose. While it hasn’t completely eliminated the scars, it does peel some skin off the scar, and has made them almost invisible. Not quite gone, but barely noticeable anymore.

For past six weeks or so I have also been using retinol cream, Retinol Cream (Vitamin A 100,000 Iu Per Ounce) – 2 Oz. + FREE Herbal Authority – Roll-On Blemish Stick with Tea Tree Oil. I have been applying it every night and lately my skin has not only cleared up but also looks and feels much smoother than it has been for awhile. The combination of these products are working wonders for my skin, and for the low cost, it would be my first recommendation for anyone with skin problems

Arrived on my doorstep in a padded envelope embedded within another envelope. I’ve been wanting to use a facial peel for so long to combat sun damage, MANY acne scars,current acne, and general dullness.

After reading the instructions, I wiped down with alcohol and used a gauze pad to apply the peel all over my face for a minute. It stung a little but was totally bearable and not bad at all. After a minute, I rinsed with cold water and you could actually see little flakes of skin.

Immediately I had glowing skin – it definitely faded some very light scarring on my cheeks. The larger and more defined scars, however are still visible and hasn’t changed much at all. Throughout the day you can see subtle patches of skin peeling off. So don’t expect a drastic change at once, but I’m sure with continued and controlled use my scars will look much better.

Definitely a buy. I plan on using this once a week. I’m already super happy with this product. CHYEA!

I’ve used products in the past that would clear up some of my acne but my biggest problem was always the deep scarring and the damaged/irritated skin that my breakouts would leave behind. The reviews on here really encouraged me to give this a try and I am amazed at the results! I do have to admit that it is uncomfortable to use at first. After I would apply it, my whole face would start rapidly heating up and it is a bit to endure, but the results are well worth it! I’ve used it about once or twice a week for the past three weeks now and my scarring has tremendously gone down and my skin feels extremely smooth. Before using this, I wasn’t able to leave the house without caking on layers of foundation and now I honestly have no problem going out without any at all!.

I’ve never really thought of myself as having sensitive skin, but this peel HURT. The burning was tough to handle, so I would only leave it on for about 2 minutes each time. (The directions say to start off with 1 minute at a time so it’s not like I put on an inadequate amount.)
I used this product for 5 weeks, once a week, and didn’t see much of a difference in my skin. Perhaps the people giving this 5 stars are putting it on more frequently and for longer, but they have extraordinary tolerance (or fried facial nerves.) I have now stopped using the peel, and there hasn’t been any change. What a flop.

Love this product, changed my LIFE. i hide when i have breakouts but now i feel alive again when i have clear skin. seriously, anyone with skin issues of any kind would benefit from this stuff. worked better than any acne meds from the dermatologist, and helps more than birth control did too. it really has been the only solution to my acne. i feel so thankful to have found this (by recommendation from my sis). in photoshoots, i have perfect skin and don’t have to wear a bunch of makeup to cover up and make the acne worse. i posted an unretouched pic from my last shoot to show how clear my skin was. i didn’t have to cake on makeup, it was so nice

my son’s acne is a real problem. Have tried a popular “by mail” acne treatment that includes several steps that did not help a bit. This stuff has, at least, improved his condition and lightened some of the redness left by the acne.

Love this product. Great for at-home users, instructions easy to read/understand–but DO read them! I have definitely noticed a difference–and my skin has many years of sun damage (I am 45, Caucasian, and with a very light complexion). I would also recommend purchasing the applicators as well. 

I’ve been using this once a week for the past month and it’s working great. After each use my face is pealing for 1-3 days. So far so good…

Great product!!! It takes time but worth using it. My acne scar dissapear after 2 months of using it. The skin starts to peel off a day after applied the product and become very dry, but I put moisturizer and sunscreen on after. Great product garantee!

I’ve suffered from pretty severe acne problems for about four or five years now, and my face hasn’t been free of a breakout since before my teens. I also have pretty oily skin, resulting in blackheads and large pores across my “T zone” area. I’ve been to multiple dermatologists to try and solve my problems but with my insurance the most they’ll give me are antibiotics that only upset my stomach. I was weary of purchasing this, but I knew that salicylic acid was in a lot of drug store acne treatments and the company advertises this as a “level 1″ peel, meaning the least irritating. I figured this peel was a good place to start.

When I first got it I was using the peel once a week for fear my skin was going to fall off. I was seeing some results in my acne, but nothing to really say it was a great product. I took a break from using it and when my acne was starting to get really bad again I decided to give it another round, but this time using it once every four days. Once I was doing it more often, I was seeing more improvement in my skin. Does that mean using it once a week won’t give you great results? No, probably not. I just saw them faster using it more often, and who doesn’t like that? Their website states that you can use it as often as every 2-3 days. I’d say how often you use it really depends on your skin.

As for my results, again, they have been great. For literally a year and a half I had this stubborn pimple on my left cheek that just would not go away. After using this for a few weeks I noticed that the pimple had turned into a white head. Needless to say, the stuff that came out of it was disgusting, but it went away! I also have gotten completely unsolicited comments from my friends and family (Some of whom I hadn’t told about the peel) saying how good my skin has been looking, so I know it isn’t all just wishful thinking on my part! Unfortunately, I dropped the bottle while doing one of my peels, so I can’t say what consistent results past two months really looks like. I have seen the most improvements in my acne, but not so much with any large pores or scarring.

My tips to anyone using this would be…
1. Don’t use it right after you get out of the shower. Your skin will be far more sensitive.
2. Purchase a neutralizer with this. A lot of water will do the job to get it off, but strong acids like this will be better neutralized by something specifically designed to do so. (This has a pH of 2.3)
3. Use a cotton or gauze pad to apply it. I tried using a fan brush as suggested and I found it wasn’t a very controlled application-not something you want when dealing with acid.
4. Buy an SPF moisturizer. My skin got extremely dry between applications. You’ll be very uncomfortable without some on hand. (I recommend the Neutrogena brand)

I won’t be repurchasing this simply because I’m looking for something stronger for my acne. If you only have slight acne or the occasional breakout this strength should work beautifully. For my skin I’m going to try the BHA+ chemical peel next.

After reading all these amazing reviews on this product and having no luck with getting rid of my past acne scars I went ahead and bought this with high hopes. They were unfortunately too high. I’ve been using this product now for about a 2 weeks, almost everyday. The first few times I only left it on for maybe 2 minutes at a time. (Perhaps that is why I am not thrilled with my results thus far) The past two times I’ve left it on for 5 minutes. I took a before and after photo from when I first started to last night and I honestly see no difference. I MAY have some less acne, but I definitely do not see a huge difference. I was really just hoping this would help me with my past scarring and overall appearence of my face. I will continue to use it maybe… I purchased the pH Balancer from Cellbone to use after the peel, with the Balancer, Cellbone included a free 35% Gylocolic Lactic Peel – I used this ONCE, MUCH BIGGER DIFFERENCE! I may still use this, I may not.

I wasn’t sure what to expect with this product, but since it was “professional” I thought I’d give it a try! I left the watery solution on for 1.5 minutes and there was a whitehead forming on my nose and holy shiz. I woke up the next morning and it was gone. Just a small red bump of what it was! So far so good
I also am a long time acne medication user. I have used Accutane whilst in high school and my acne (not as bad as it was) is still here and a bother. My skin is reacting very well to this medication. If you have some spare cash then definitely try this

Wow! Cleaned my face w/ a cotton ball and alcohol before I used the 20% peel and after wiping on the product w/ a gauze square, the square became icky brown from all of the stuff it cleaned off! My skin is beginning to look amazing! I am 48, quite oily, fair skinned but don’t have sensitive sking. I love this stuff!

This was a great discovery for me. I have oily skin especially in the T-Zone and previous problems with uneven skin tone and enlarged pores.
Since getting on a skincare regimen of Philosophy’s Purity made simple and the Microdelivery Exfoliating wash my skin looks better than ever.
This Salicylic gel has been a wonderful addition to my routine.
I use it every 6-7 days and leave it on approx. 10-20 minutes. Yes, it stings, but if it didn’t…..it would not be working. Afterward, I enjoy smooth clearer skin and much less oil production. My pores are noticeably smaller and I now use less foundation because I no longer have problems hiding blemish marks.
I’m on my second bottle and could not be without this product.

I purchased this item for the first time about four months ago. My skin had always been pretty clear, but all of a sudden I began to have bad break outs on my face…especially the forehead area. This gel REALLY works beautifully. I use approx. once a week, and my complexion has cleared up nicely. My face is smoother, clearer, brighter…and more youthful looking. This is a keeper for me! 

Unbeleivable how I didn’t know about this product earlier. I’ve only used it for 3 weeks (I apply once weekly) and can already notice the difference! I have brown skin that breaks out monthly and leaves black heads. Even though the blackheads are still visible, they keep dimishing with each peel. I would caution not leaving it on too long; the longest I’ve left it on is 5 mins, was trying to go for longer, max 8 mins and it irritated and left a scar when I inadvertently rubbed off the dead skin from not listening to my skin & not rinsing when it was burning. Overall, I will follow instructions more closely and not try to rush the re-growth. Glad I found it and look forward to additional glow!Salicylic Acid 20% Gel Peel, 30ml (Professional)

At 40 I started getting bad break-outs on my forehead (around the temples). Prescription products didnt control the problem. Peels at dermatologist’s office did. But they were $$$ and I had to get them twice a month. This product is working just like those peels. It did take about two weeks of twice-a-week use to totally clear up. Lately, I’ve been using it weekly and my skin remains clear.

Ok, so far so good. I have very oily, acne prone skin. I’m Mexican American and have a darker skin tone. Most other acne washes and toners I’ve tried have made my skin actually break out more. Here is what I have been doing: I wash with cetaphil, prep with alcohol swab, then use a cotton ball to apply a thin layer of the salicylic acid peel. I leave it on 10 minutes or so, less if it starts to sting really bad. I then rinse with cold water and apply jojoba oil. I do the peel every 5 days or so. On days I do not use the peel I exfoliate at night using the Olay ProX brush. Then apply witch hazel and jojoba oil at night. In the morning I apply Neutrogena face sunblock lotion instead of jojoba oil and do not exfoliate at all. This is the only regimen that has made my skin show improvement. I do not have any large pimples at the moment, the small bumps are disappearing. I must not have very sensitive skin because I get very little peeling from the salicylic acid peel. A warning though, it did make my skin worse the first time I used it, I almost quit right there and then, but I’ve kept on and the improvement has been slow but drastic! Im now looking to purchase a glycolic peel to help with hyperpigmentation from past acne. Anyway, love this peel, may upgrade to 30% because I don’t think my skin is very sensitive and can handle it.

At 29, acne should be a thing of the past, however it has become worse. I have oily combination, very sensitive, skin and decided to try this peel. I followed the directions and am very pleased by the results after only one use. I will admit, I did spot treat the next couple of days, which caused my T-zone to become dry and start peeling, but it’s a gel “peel” so it’s doing what is is supposed to! I seem to be allergic to the world, but it has been a week and this product has not bothered my skin one bit. Very happy with it so far!

Speedy delivery! Amazing product! I have been suffering from acne since I was 10 and I am now 24. I tried everything even expensive peels at a dr’s office. I no longer need to use topical medications on my face to control my acne because this keeps it under control…I noticed a difference after my 3rd peel! 

I had terrible back acne as a teenager, I no longer have it, but I had/have the dark spots to prove it. They are currently fading with each use (weekly), the really numerous small ones that weren’t so dark have already disappeared. Still waiting on the big/dark ones, but I can tell they are getting lighter and lighter. Used it 3x so far. I will be buying again when I run out. Shipping was also very timely. I would recommend this to any person of color who is trying to get rid of dark scars faster.

I have been using this product for 2 months now and my skin feels so soft and looks more radiant. I use it twice a week and the first bottle I used got me 15 uses (2 months)
I used to suffer from acne and used accutaine for 10 months and my skin was clear and felt great for about 5 months, but after that, I started breaking out again (to a smaller degree, but my skin was supposed to be clear for good). I saw the overwhelmingly positive reviews for this product so decided to try it. After the first use, I noticed that my skin already looked more luminous and felt so soft.
I leave it on my face for 5-6 minutes and don’t feel much of a burning sensation, but my skin has probably become resilient from the numerous other products I’ve used over the years. For the first couple weeks, as other reviewers have said, the acid brings out impurities from under the surface and will result in some breakouts but BE PATIENT. If you keep using it, it will shorten the life of the pimple and the breakouts will soon stop.
This product also evens out my skin tone which had suffered scars from past acne

I have been using this peel for about a little over a month, and cannot believe the remarkable results. This last week I used it twice a week instead of once weekly, and I’m getting even faster results. My rosacea has gone into remission and my pores are cleaning out, including several deep cysts that repeatedly got inflamed. The seborrheic dermatitis around my nose, a common accompaniment to rosacea, has also disappeared. My pores have gotten smaller, and my oil production is greatly reduced. I have stopped one prescription acne medication already, thank goodness, and may be able to stop the other.

I am 59 and have suffered from rosacea for about 25 years, and this is the best condition my skin has ever been in. It is soft and clear and the red is gone. I can go without makeup if I want!

I started with three minutes exposure and have worked up to eight minutes. Don’t be afraid to try this – the instructions are clear and easy to understand. I am hooked!

p.s. The Skin Laboratory shipped my bottle with a free gift – pretty nice!

I’m in my 30′s & like many others I’ve tried just about every product out there for my hormonal acne. This is the only topical treatment that I’ve ever found to work. I started out with recommended usage but I’ve found it most effective to use it twice a month & leave it on for 30 minutes at a time. It burns for the first 5 min & then subsides after. This product works wonders. I wish I had found it in my 20′s. I use it in conjuction with herbal pills that support liver function & help to clean the blood such as Murad clarifying pills.

I have a lot of acne scars and discoloration skin. This works really well. It makes my skin clear and even. It does sting when applied, but it’s only temporary. I start to flake days afterwards, but it’s worth it for the nice skin. A little does go a long way.

Have been using this weekly for the past month on my daughter who suffers from back acne with sevre scaring. On first application she felt no stinging and did not peel (left it on for 7 minutes). Did a follow-up days later and while I noticed some frosting on her back – she still has not peeled and she started breaking out more. Sheesh!

While it’s working for some…definitely did not work for us. I received the instructions and followed them to the tee (cleaned her back, wiped down with alcohol, applied the peel, rinsed with cold water and applied a liquid skin neutralizer, moisturizer and sun screen). Absolutely nothing! Very disappointed…

Great product at a good price. Since I have using Skin laboratory products my skin is much brighter. The product came within 4 days of my placing the order. I would recommend this product to anyone with acne prone skin. Works great. 

LOVE IT!!! I used it for the whole 8 minutes and immediately my skin felt smoother and drier (I have oily skin) so I put spf on and now several days later I am experiencing peeling. But not that bad but I look like I have color in my face. The bottle goes a long way so hoping to use it repeatedly, it is already clearing up my acne, will see if it does completely. 

DAY 1
let me first say that this peel stings like hell ! for me, atleast. i couldnt go longer than a minute. but i guess that means its working. anyways, its my first time trying it so i cant really say if i like it or not…i’ll come back and update in a week

UPDATE: DAY 5
i reapplied the peel again on day 3 (which i dont recommend because on the instructions it says not to put it more than once in a 5 day period) because i had only left it on for one minute the first time and i felt like it didnt penetrate my skin deeply enough. i have brown skin with minimal occasional pimples (which i didnt have any before the peel) and very noticable acne scars on my cheeks. the scars are still there but my skin looks lighter, even my mom noticed. the peel did raise a few pimples to the surface, but im ok with that since people say thats likely to happen and they will go away. BUT apart from my skin looking lighter, up close my skin looks kinda…plastic-y. its as if there was a layer of thin plastic on my face. im pretty sure its a layer of dead skin but it sure looks ugly. hopefully it goes away soon, i’ll keep updating.

Greatly helped my acne prone skin when nothing else worked for years. I highly recommend this product, just try it for 6 weeks. It will make your skin break out firt. Your pores will then smooth out. Miracle I say

I’m from the Caribbean and have brown skin and have always struggled with hyper-pigmentation. I have read and done a lot of research on this product and thought I should give it a try. When i first started with this product, it burned like crazy. I mean it was truly unbearable but after that first application; a few days later, 3 days to be exact i noticed some peeling around my chin area. I was excited as i thought that It would peel the rest of the dead skin from my face. As i continued using this product and my tolerance level became longer, i noticed that i was not peeling as i did with first application and my cheeks are the problem areas with spots scattered about. I don’t know if it is peeling slightly and I am not aware because I do notice that the spots are fading a bit but i use another cream on my face at night so it could be that as well but my pores have shrunk a tiny bit. I continue to use this product with the hopes that i will be blemish free or at least close to it. It’s not a miracle product and I ordered this back in February but my skin just may just take a while to see the results that i want. However, it does peel and you should see some improvement in your skin as it relates to even skin tone.

it arrived in a very timely manner and I have used it on a spot test and so far I love what I’m seeing. This peel is great for first timers and those who don’t want to spend a lot in a doctors office. It does tingle and it may be a bit uncomfortable but all I did was followed the steps and did as the instructions described. PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS!!! GREAT PRODUCT!! 

After using product as directed, and even increasing the length of time that product stayed on skin, I saw NO DIFFERENCE! Very disappointed!

Okay so i have acne holes and dark brown spots from it.

Im tan; hispanic not dark at all and not light just tan =)
well i always wash my face with neutrogena salicylic acid
and i haven’t really seen any difference..
I’ve done chemical peels before and those actually made my skin peel
which i love to see bc it means it works!
i havent notice any peeling though =(
i do see my skin is a light tighter..
i have used it 3 times but ill keep trying
in a month i might try to switch to the gylic or whatever u call it
since my skin prob isn’t sensitive

I tried this product for four times. It really ruined my skin. This is the worst product i have ever bought. i hope my person experience can help you deeply think before you attempt to buy this product.

I have been using this product for over 2 years now, and have had phenomenal success with it! It is affordable and effective!!

I have used this product for about 7 weeks now. At first I tried the recommended of one application per week but apparently the solution is not as strong as some reviewers made it out to be. I ended up changing it to 5 days and now I am actually seeing a minor difference. I also had to change it to 8 minutes (max application time) right on the second time, because it was honestly not doing anything otherwise.

However, the only change has been the elimination of blackheads. While that is pleasing in and of itself, the main reason I bought this item was for my acne scars (merely a few small hardly-noticeable bumps) that I have had for around 5 years now. I read some reviews and some claimed they had their long-time scars removed by this product. I do not believe it has done the job yet for me, but I am hoping to be proven otherwise in the coming weeks. I had pretty high hopes for this item

Product works exactly as described. I broke out at first but it did an excellent job getting rid of all my blackheads. I would recommend this to anyone struggling to control and eliminate acne.

I love this product! I had a lot of scarring and this helped so much. The first 2 days i can see my face getting ready to peel and the 3-5th day its peeling a lot and its worth it…I noticed a huge difference even after the 1st use. Thank you Amazon for selling this Its a great product.

I tried using this because i was getting adult acne on my chin (large recurring zits right before my monthly cycle). All this product has done is severely dry out my skin rather than prevent or treat acne. If you’re looking for a way to get rid of premenstrual zits, What i’ve found to be more effective is to ice the zit immediately when you start to feel it forming under the surface. In addition to icing it, i also push the zit down while icing it, repeating that 3 times daily, but you have to start doing that before the zit has time to get bigger. I also put benzoyl peroxide spot cream on it. I’ve also noticed an improvement and less breakouts since i’ve been exercising 30 min a day several days a week, drinking more water and adding more raw fruits and vegetables to my diet, also taking low doses of vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) supplements which is supposed to help balance hormones during that time of the month.

This stuff is really good for reducing the size of huge acne. I have had very fast results.

I do get some minor visible peeling. In addition, this stuff can be very painful.

I probably would buy it again.

Used it twice and my skin look so much smoother and clear. I’m so excited to see what the results would be with along term use.

I’ve used this product daily for several years and my skin has never looked better! I apply a thin coating with my fingertips over my entire face 5-10 minutes before showering-no applicator is needed. Yes, it does sting a bit before you build up a tolerance to it, but it is DEFINITELY worth it for smooth, breakout-free skin. The 100mL bottle lasts for months of daily applications and is very cost-effective.

Skin Laboratories provides a great product and service—I’ve never had an issue with any of the many orders I’ve placed with them over the years. I only wish I had discovered this product years ago but it has greatly improved my scarring and skin texture over time. Great product!!!!

I had pretty good skin to start with but there were some things I wanted to improve. Not only did this product improve the items I wanted to address but it also had some other benefits.

***The texture of the skin in my tear troughs under my eyes was crepe like and would make the concealer look “”cakey”". The skin texture has been dramatically improved. The surprise is that my under eye circles almost invisible now. I don’t even need to put on concealer anymore.

***When I smile I would get a bunch of wrinkles under my left eye. There was one deep wrinkle and the other finer wrinkles. Those fine wrinkles are gone and the deep wrinkle is much less noticeable.

***I had orange peel texture on my lower cheeks and around my mouth. Much of this is now gone. The deep texture on my left lower cheek is still there, but significantly improved.

***The skin above my lips looks awesome. My hubby even said “”the skin around your mouth looks great”".

I am now 6 days post peel and my skin is as soft, pink, moist and wrinkle free as a baby’s bottom.

I noticed that the first few days, my skin feels a little irritated and sensitive. It is not that bad and is quite normal with any chemical peels out there. But I can definitely notice it as well as a lot of other reviewers on here.

The reason is quite simple, you’re removing the outer skin layer so there is more exposure to the thin and sensitive skin underneath.

To stop the sensitivity, I use Pura D’or Pure & Organic Argan Oil 4 fl. oz. and apply a small amount to it to help form a protecting, moisturizing and healing layer. It works great!

5 stars!

-Susan

I’m 24 years old and I have what most people would consider mild to moderate acne. My face really went crazy when I started college. Ever since then, I haven’t been able to completely control my acne. I’m pretty sure I’ve tried everything except accutane. It will get better off and on, but it never sticks. Even when my skin is pretty clear (for me) I still have a lot of redness/discoloration/acne marks. My skin is weird because it gets really dry, especially during the winter months. It’s odd because my skin is dry and it breaks out.

I’ve become pretty good at covering my pimples, but Acne products definitely dry my skin out and make it really difficult to use makeup. In the morning it will look nice, but then after lunch the makeup looks dry and disgusting. I just checked my makeup and it looks terrible on my pimples. I’s embarrassing. I want to be able to use makeup to enhance features, not cover them.

Anyways, that’s my story. I tried the peel out last night. It burned so bad. I did my best to leave it on for 1 minute. I moisturized afterwards and didn’t put on any makeup. When I woke up this morning, one of my pimples had a huge whitehead on it but some of the others were minimized. The skin around my pimples seemed to look a little bit better. As I just said, my skin is dry, but I expected that from this product. My acne is not severe so I will probably wait and try the product again over the weekend.

If you have acne, I know exactly how you feel. It’s terrible. I got married last summer and my dermatologist gave me a VERY strong antibiotic to ensure that my face would be clear for my wedding. It was pretty clear, but I could only take it for about a week. I want so very badly to feel comfortable leaving the house with no makeup. None of my friends have acne like I do. They have beautiful skin, like a 20-something should. My skin is also damaged from the sun, because I always felt like the sun temporary cleared it up. It did, but I know it’s bad in the long run.

If anyone has any advice, I’d love to hear it. I’m going to stick with this for a while. I mean, why not? What’s one more product?

I’ve been using this product for 2 weeks now, and I definitely notice improvement in my skin. My skin is not breaking out terribly (there are still pimples, but there are less), the texture is smoother, and the large pores on my nose have shrunken!! The first time I used this product, it did sting! However, I followed the directions and left it on for exactly 60 seconds. FOLLOW DIRECTIONS WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT… If you leave it on for more than 60 seconds or you don’t fully wash off the peel, your face will become red and irritated. I suggest testing on a small patch of your skin prior to testing your entire face. On the second and third peels, I left it on for 60 seconds longer. Work your way into this product, as it is very powerful.

PROS:
-Works well
-Powerful
-Pretty bottle

CONS:
-Does not come with a fan brush
-Can irritate skin if directions aren’t followed
-Dangerous. DO NOT GET THIS PRODUCT NEAR YOUR EYES.

OVERALL,
Yes, this product is absolutely worth the $$. I would suggest anyone suffering from acne to at least try it, but do so with caution (i.e: avoid eyes, avoid leaving it on for longer than directed).

I am very pleased with the product. Applied it once and I can already see my scarring left behind from acne lightening up. Going to apply once a week from now on. Hopefully I will be scar free like everyone else!!!

the first time i used this it burned so bad i could only handle seconds to a minute then i was scared the next day my face would be red and looked burned but it was fine the next week i tried it and it still burned i think its slowly getting better im not using it more then 1 or 2 a week just on bad spots im hoping this will work for my acne but as of right now i still havent found that amazing product

Ok I used it for the first time last night I cleansed my face I also used which hazel to get access oils off my face

I put the gel on my face it really didn’t burn at all it was more of a tingling feeling it did crystalize some but not much in my opinion

I left it on for 8 mins then I took off the gel with cold water
now while taking of the gel I did feel a little burn but it was not bad at sll
I then put on some moisturizer this morning I also put on some SPF sunblock even though the sun was not shining I was not taking any chances LOL

I am not going to put gel on every day I will put on every other day for 8 mins
what I also was thinking about is taking pics on a daily basis to see my progress

I will continue to update for changes

Every time I read reviews saying “”It’s a miracle”" or “”Best product ever”", I’m skeptical. Usually because it doesn’t work for me. Ever. I’m 30 years old and after going off birth control permanently last year I’ve started getting horrible breakouts along my chin and jawline. Like everyone else, i’ve tried everything! Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% has worked, sorta, but it makes my skin dry, dull and ugly. I used this peel two nights ago – the burning was intense, duh. Also, I’ve read enough about chemical peels to know that you really should rinse with a neutralizer. I filled my sink with cold water and mixed in a couple tablespoons of baking soda and used that to rinse. Thank god I did! It took the burn away immediately. I was only able to tolerate the salicylic for about 2.5 minutes. Redness afterwards was minimal and went away within about 15 minutes. The next morning my skin looked radiant and smooth. The 3 or 4 chin and jawline pimples were dried up and I didn’t feel oily at all – a huge improvement. My skin continued to improve throughout the day – I could almost feel the peel continuing to work. I figured the improvements I saw the first day would be the extent of it’s power. That is, until I woke up this morning (day 2). Wow. Red marks and scars on my cheeks with significantly lighter, skin looked even MORE radiant and all active blemishes were GONE! I didn’t wear makeup today. That’s a first. I had a little peeling on my chin but it disappeared with some cetaphil moisturizer.

I’m sold. Can’t wait to use this product again! For me to take the time out of my ridiculously busy life to leave a review for this product speaks for itself. I don’t leave feedback, ever. But I had to share this with anyone struggling with acne, scarring or uneven skin tones. This stuff works! I’m so happy!

I will update this review in a month with my progress. I can’t wait to see the “”new”" me!

I didn’t place this review since I needed to see if I’ll see result soon. So, after almost four weeks, using this product as directed, NO RESULT FOUND YET, except it bursn when you apply it ! I would not recomment this product to anyone at all, another money making “quick” solution for flawless skin? NOT happy!

I am black and live in Africa. A friend of mine got it for me from the US. I have used it only for about 2 weeks now and have seen a lot of improvement in my skin. by the way i have had acne since i was 13 years & am 32 now.

I ordered this along with SkinLaboratories 35% Lactic Acid Peel and their 35% Glycolic Acid Peel. I have only used this one and the Glycolic acid peel thus far but let me tell you, do NOT let the percentages deceive as to how much of a wallop these products pack when it comes to the “tingling sensation”. I have had problem skin all my life (I am 21 now and started having acne at 8-so much fun) and as a result I have used my fair share of prescription grade and drug store grade products. That being said I am on week two of using these items and I am seeing quite a bit of progress. The first week I used this product once a day everyday for about a minute, yes it does burn but as soon as you wash it off you can visibly see where it is doing its magic. Furthermore in order to sooth my skin every night after doing this I would slather it in Jojoba Oil and really rub it in like a gentle massage. Yes, your face will be red after you use it but the redness does fade by the next morning. Your skin will feel tight and it will peel (literally) but it will not be painful it is comparable to just speeding up the rate at which dead skin sloughs off. For me the dry patches were my forehead, chin, and around my nose area-interestingly the oiliest parts of my face. Another thing, your skin WILL break out when you use this seems discouraging believe me I know however it takes about two weeks for your skin to purge itself when you start a skin regime that is as intense as this. I also use and ultrasonic cleansing tool on a daily basis and no my skin is not irritated or raw. I do not expect instant results simply because I have prior experience with multiple skin regimes however compared to the result times I have gotten used to (2-3) months this one is working out rather well. This week I have been using the Glycolic acid peel so I suppose I will leave feedback about that.

I have had breakouts for most of my adult life. I am 41 years old and wondering when all this was going to stop! I bought this thinking that it will help to get rid of the zits finally. Well, I was not let down. Number one, it does burn pretty good. I have a high pain tolerance (four kids…natural childbirth) but it does burn. Remember to keep fanning yourself once it’s on. Also, once you rinse off with very cold water, it will continue to burn for a few more minutes. I use Nivea Soft moisturizing cream afterwards because it has the vitamin E and jojoba oil. I felt that my skin was tighter and pores were smaller. In the two weeks I have been using it, there has been no new pimples. Your face will peel but its like really dry skin. Not very noticeable, I went to work the next day with no issues. (The Nivea can be put on under foundation too to help with the flakiness/dryness) I actually look forward to the burn, knowing that it is transforming my face. I use a brush to put it on as a cottonball soaked up to much into itself and didn’t feel like I was getting an adequate amount on my face. I will continue to use this and hope to see even more results.

I have many crater scars from 11+ years of acne. I’ve tried many products on the market for scar removal but always end up with disappointment. I read some really good reviews on this product and decided to give it a try. I figured, it’s $16, why not?! And my boyfriend has bad break outs occassionally so I figured if it doesn’t work on me, he can try it out and see if it works for him.

I have to say, it REALLY does hurt/ burn the first time. I have a high tolerance for pain but when I did this the first time, it definitely bothered me a lot. I was jumping around in the bathroom, fanning my face with my hands… just wanted to get it over with! It felt like it’s itching and tingling and burning. It was not a good feeling. But I feel like if it’s hurting so badly, it’s gotta be doing something good to the skin and it’s gotta be working! From past experience, when I have a growing pimple, and if the product I applied burns, the pimple usually disappears the next day…

For first time users, I’d recommend rinsing with a shower head in cold water. It’s very hard to rinse it off over the sink. Rinsing with a shower head is quicker, as well as calming down your skin faster so the burning sensation will go away faster too. It’s almost like a rinse off + light facial massage!

After a couple uses, I find my skin more firm and vibrant. The scars are visibly lighter and slowly fading away. My boyfriend has severe adult acne break outs and he loves this product too. It does wonders in clearing away break outs. But it does take time.

So overall, I think this is money well spent. $16 is a worth try. You do have to prepare yourself for some pain… but you know what they say, “beauty is pain!”

One of the reviewers said that it would be used best as a spot treatment and I totally agree. 20% is really strong. I recommend making a baking soda/water solution before you apply the peel. It Can burn, as in leave white patches that peel like mad for days. It will also make your face blotchy and uneven, if you do too long too quickly.

Some skin on my face could take it, the area around my mouth could not. The 3rd or 4th time I have done this peel(not regularly), After 4 minutes I RAN to the sink and as I passed a mirror I was horrified to see a bright red “”goatee,’ after a total face application. I rinsed and rinsed, and put baking soda on it, repeatedly for about 10 minutes, then rinsed again and slathered my face with Olay Definity Night Cream. (I don’t know why, but I swear this stuff HEALS my acne marks if I pick or they are bright, takes half the time to heal up- nice of Olay to discontinue the line.) After a couple hours I put on Eucerin redness relief night cream, which is also a miracle worker if you have redness in certain areas of your face. I do not have rosacea, but I do have a lot of redness around my nose and chin.

As for what the peel does for the acne, sore bumps under my skin that will begin to raise in a couple days totally disappear, ones that are closer to “”zit”" have the process speeded up and they reach zit that day, gone the following day, and just a little red the 3rd day. After 4 days whatever issues you had are pretty much gone. With diligent moisturizing (and NO PICKING), you will not have any visible sloughing. Enjoy your clear skin!

I like this stuff a lot. It’s strong enough to do the job, but not so strong that it leaves me in pain or with rashes. I’ve used it on my face, thus far have not exceeded 1 minute, once a week due to the intense “tingle”, & it works for minimizing pores & getting the top layer of dead skin off the surface (a nice, smooth feeling & appearing result). Also, I’ve used it on my family’s keratosis pilaris (those hundreds of tiny bumps on the backs of our arms) & it has produced some results there as well (they seem to be clearing up). No tingle is felt on our arms, I’ve only felt the tingle on my face. *Note: I am a licensed cosmetologist & have received esthetics training, but those willing to READ, follow instructions & be patient should do fine applying this product & receiving its benefits.

I got this peel because I had never used a peel before and I was looking to curb acne. This is a starter peel, meaning an idiot can apply it, your face won’t burn off. I was terrified I’d have peeling, horrible burning, etc. But, it wasn’t too bad. Slight burning after a few minutes. The price seems reasonable enough, too. I don’t know if this is appropriate or not…But I use a fan brush to apply the peel, leave it on for ten minutes and wash it off with really cold water. Of course, before applying, you aren’t supposed to use micro-dermabrasion products and you’re supposed to have a very clean, dry face. I bought cellbone technology’s Prep Toner to use before applying the peel.

It does dry my skin somewhat. But honestly, it’s really easy to use. It will tighten your skin, no matter your age. It’s helped with acne somewhat as well. I think in combination with good face products, anyone will probably see some good results. It freaked me out a little but because after one use, my face looked like a child’s. I’ll use it until it’s gone, then I’ll probably try the Glycolic or maybe a combo-peel once I feel confident enough to do so.

I don’t know if this helps but I am 25 years old, very fair skin, also mild-moderate acne. Maybe it’s the peels or maybe it’s the investment in expensive (ish) face products, but I have seen marked improvement.

Oh, and don’t pick at your skin after using this.

I have had acne since I was 10 years old- I am now 21 and although some may argue it’s a teenager thing I feel like I have had it quite long enough. I am VERY pale and the acne has left scarring which is very traumatizing in itself. I’ve tried just about everything for my skin- Skin ID (ps don’t buy that it’s OTC products you can buy at the store, just do the evaluation and it’ll tell you what to buy ) Proactiv, Zeno, every face wash on the market, steaming my face, 10% benzoyl, even prescription creams and antibiotics. Nothing worked, not even a little. I have pretty oily skin and my acne mostly consists of blackheads all around and small whiteheads around my cheeks/mouth/jaw and occasional large cyst like zits that never pop >:[ I decided to buy this peel in combination with the glyco/lac peel because so many people I know rave about how great the peels are. I did this one first, my skin is pretty tolerant to medications since I've had acne for so long so my first application I left on for 4-5 minutes, bad choice. It didn't burn bad until I decided to rinse it off and I blasted the cold shower on my face and the combination of the cold shower and my face burning was so intense I could barely breathe. A few minutes later the burning subsided and my skin suddenly didn't feel oily anymore, but not in a bad way. I used neutrogena healthy skin moisturizer and my skin felt great! I see no differences in acne yet but I also realize it needs to extract the acne before it can eliminate it. Even if it doesn't cure my acne completely the oil elimination is so nice I would buy it again. Giving it 4 stars because I have only used it once- will update! :]

Update- 2 days later-
Skin is slightly flaking, applying lotion often. Breaking out slightly but it is probably just the extraction. I also work out so maybe my sweating has something to do with the breakout although I did the peel post workout because it says not to sweat for a few hours after.

2 weeks later
Wow, this stuff really works! I bumped it up to using it 6 days a week then a week of the glycolic/lactic and it’s amazing! It does get a bit sensitive around my nose but other than that I’d say 80% of my acne is gone!

This is as good as it gets professional result. Unlike the direction that come with the bottle, which I do not find effective enough, I experimented and it worked really well for me. Here is my own direction: I place a few drops of gel into my palm. Then I massage it into my face and let it sit overnight when I sleep. It stings but it’s tolerable and fanning it helps a little bit, too, but do not wash it off. The stinging sensation will die down after 30 minutes.

For 2-3 days afterwards, the skin begin to exfolidate and peel, revealing fresh pink skin underneath, just like the result of the $70 facial professional job. Be sure to put on sunscreen and moisturister to protect the young skin, especially under strong sun. Happy peeling!

My husband bought me this stuff as I am 27 years old and I have been dealing with acne my entire life. I have tried EVERYTHING! No really, everything over the counter, and everything prescription short of accutane as I refuse to take that horrific drug. (that is a whole other topic)… regardless he purchased this for me in the hopes it would help. I have been using this for 4 weeks now and waited to post my review as I wanted to see if it would really work/help. Here are my recommendations and words of advice for you if you are thinking of purchasing this product:

1. READ THE INSTRUCTIONS FULLY BEFORE APPLYING!

2. The directions say it may tingle slightly when applied… this is an understatement. It burns! To aid in this while the product is on your face fan your face with some paper or put your hair dryer on cool while the Peel is on your face. This will take the intensity of the burn down. (slowly increase the time you leave it on your face, don’t leave it on the full 8 minutes the first time as you don’t know how sensitive your skin will be to this stuff)

3. Rinse with cool water, not too cold, and NOT hot. Your face may be a bit red (like a sunburn) but it doesn’t last long, I HIGHLY suggest doing this at night before bed.

4. Apply a REALLY GOOD lotion, don’t skimp on cheap facial lotion here. I have and my face felt like sand paper, get some good thick face cream. This peel will suck everything out of your skin and you need to replace some of it.

Now this is where I don’t so much like the product, I have been using it for 4 weeks and I have worked my way up to leaving it on for 4.5 minutes. My skin peels every week. My skin is sensitive and I look like a snake for the first 3-4 days after using the product. Even using good lotion I still peel like crazy. I know it is a skin “”peel”", but I can not wear make up however, my skin is getting softer and smoother so hopefully in time I won’t have to use it every week. (On the up side, if you had a HUGE pimple you needed to take care of stat you could dab this stuff on it as a spot treatment and seriously overnight it sucks it dry, a HUGE upside to this stuff. It KILLS active acne in its tracks)

My only two down falls with this product is the burn, and the peeling, you may not peel at all, but know that it may be a possibility.

I am an esthetician and have experience with many types of acid products. My mistake was purchasing something from a company i am not familiar with. I read the instructions and found it odd that the recommendation for removing the acid was by using water. Generally you must neutralize any acid then remove it with a warm cloth. But i decided to follow the instructions. I left this product on for only about 5 minutes and it was burning my face so i started to put cool water on my face, as i suspected the acid was not coming off and was, in fact, burning even more.

I luckily had a neutralizer product on hand and was able to save my skin. I gave this product 1 star not because it does not work but because the company is selling it to anyone who wants it and they are not giving good and safe instructions on use and removal of this product. It is now 4 days since i have used this product and i have been dealing with some terrible peeling spots on my face. If you decide to purchase this product please also purchase a pH neutralizing product and have it ready so that you can properly remove this acid. Better yet, buy form a reputable company that can give good and accurate instructions.

I bought this product with very high hopes. I have had acne scars for about 2 years and finally decided that I needed to do something about them. Considering this is the first time I have ever had an chemical peel on my face professional/unprofessional I decided to pick one of the lowest chemicals, being this 20% peel. I was definitely very scared when I first did the peel. I had everything I needed and followed all the directions. Washed my face with a mild cleanser (Cetaphil), dabbed my face with alcohol to remove excess oil, and then took vaseline and lined my mouth eyes, and near my nose to protect from potential chemical burns. I put the peel on with a cotton ball and it stung almost immediately. I managed to cover my entire face but only left it on for a minute and then quickly washed it off with lots of very cold water. I then put on an oil-free moisturizer with 35 SPF Neutrogena brand. My face was red but it completely stopped hurting. The next couple of days I patiently awaited results but saw none. So the first day I applied the peel was a Sunday. On Tuesday I decided to try it again. Following the same exact steps as my first application except I left the peel on for about 4 minutes. Once again it felt about the same. Days later no real results. I guess my pores have gotten smaller, skin softer, and it is a bit more “glowy” but alas my scars have not faded. I tried the peel one last time Friday for about the same results. I decided my skin needed a deeper, stronger peel. I am glad I tried the product though and know that my face can handle chemical peels. I think this is a good starter peel to really see where you are at regarding chemical peels and your skin. I have purchased the TCA 15% peel so let’s see what happens. It arrived in the mail and I have put it on. I will write results on that peel once I know them. Hope this helped!

works great on acne, well, helps anyway. never had anything work so quickly/well. Egyptian goddess’ bathed in sour goat milk to “glow”. a simple acid “peel”. Same idea here.

This stuff is potent and works well. I have sensitive acne prone skin and after having a baby, my face exploded in volcanoes. It was so bad that I did not want to go outside. I have used this peel twice now within a week and my face is starting to heal because all of the junk is getting exfoliated off. I use this in conjuntion with other homeopathic products because I tried everything under the sun and nothing has worked. I also take zinc and pantothenic acid pills 2x a day. Because of the peeling, I also use hyaluronic acid with my moisturizer and sunblock. Seems to be working like a charm. Sounds like a lot of stuff, but its still cheaper than paying to see a dermatologist who writes out expensive prescriptions that do not work. Everyone reacts to treatment for their acne differently so I hope this will help some people! Having volcanoes all over your face is traumatizing so I can empathize with people looking for something that actually works.

This product is very helpful in both acne and acne scars. Yes, it stings but that should be expected. It is the only thing I’ve tried that has helped me clear up so much. I have acne scars from years and years ago, and it’s really helped them fade away. My skin will never be perfect but it is now 100x better than it used to be, all thanks to this product!

This works wonders! If you have acne like I do, then it will make your skin worse at first. My skin was a little red for a few days but I stayed out of the sun and washed like normal. After a couple more uses my skin was noticeably better. Very pleased. 

I just used this peel (10 minutes) ago. I followed the instructions but left it on for almost 3 minutes instead of the recommended 1 (for initial contact). There was very little burning/sensitivity, perhaps because I have thicker skin and used to other products.

I’m in my 30s and get more acne now than I did as a teenager.
Oral contraceptive pills worked for me but I do not want to take them anymore for possible negative side effects.

I will probably increase the time to the full 8 minutes and frequency as others have to see faster results.
I kind of wish I started with a stronger concentration as funds are limited but I think this will be a good start.

These products are amazing for your skin and to improve the appearance of your skin. Has not worked as well for me on the adult acne as other buyers have stated in their reviews but I will continue to use them to see if it makes a difference after a few months.

I only have a few pimples every now and then here and there. However I have this one small pimple right in the center of my nose for over three years that does not disappear. I thought this product might help but other than reducing the size of the pimple it did not do anything else for me. I tried for other spot treatments and did not have a great result… It was my fault for buying this size now that I don’t even use it.

I could ramble on and on about this product but I’ll just keep it short, it works amazing if used correctly. First, don’t use it more than every 4 days or so depending on your skin. I used it a couple days between, and I literally burned my skin. This stuff is strong and is not to be taken lightly. If you follow the directions you should see a significant improvement in your skin within a month. The changes will be noticable everytime you use it though. I suggest using this only at night (your skin will be a little red afterwards) and use a good moisturizer afterwards.

I used this product two days ago and I am really pleased with the results. The peel is effective, easy to apply, and it doesn’t run when applied properly. The packaging is ideal and the bottle is dark, which is excellent for the preservation of the potency of the contents. I will likely order this product again.

I tried this salicylic acid peel for the first time, and noticed almost immediate results. Although I experienced a bit of irritation for about 1hr afterwards, the next morning my skin looked better than ever and my pores were visibly smaller.

First off, Im 18 with combination/oily skin that occasionally gets gets inflamed pores. I would call it cystic acne but these pimples are in a small inflamed area. These types of pimples are very hard to treat with benzoyl peroxide and do not respond well to many types of treatments. I have not used this for very long but I decided it would be ok if I left it on my skin for ten minutes and I was acne free for two weeks. It was amazing! I will continue to use this to treat acne and hopefully with continued use I will see a change in skin texture as well. I am amazed at what AHA and BHA acid peels do for my skin. One negative though, it is extremely painful to use on my skin even when I only leave it on for a minute or two.

I was nervous when I first applied this peel, I thought I was going to burn my face off. My skin is also really sensitive, it gets irritated very easily. However, I did not end up burning my skin at all, and I did not have any other adverse reaction (skin peeling/flaking, irritation, etc). Although, I did take it slow (I left the peel on for less than a minute for my first use). I have gradually been increasing the time I leave the peel on for, you do build up a tolerance to it. My face does not stay red (for long) after use, I just apply Cetaphil spf moisturizer following immediately after.
Basically this is my regiment:(I apply it after I shower in the morning)
-Wash my face with green tea cleanser (it’s best to use a cleanser with out moisturizer or anything that will leave a residue on your face, it affects the efficacy of the peel).
-I apply witch hazel toner to my face with a round cotton pad. The toner helps remove any excess oils on your face (I read that oils on your face can also prevent the peel from working as well). It can make the peel sting a bit more if your face is really dry, so use discretion when choosing to apply a toner. My face gets really dry, but I want to get the maximum benefit from the peel so I use the witch hazel.
-I also apply vaseline (I use the kind that has cocoa butter mixed in, it smells so good!) around my eyes and on my lips. I us it as a precaution, I’m clumsy so there is always a chance I could accidently get the peel in my eye or on my lips. Lol!
-Once the witch hazel has fully dried, I begin applying the peel. I just use a round cotton pad (not the same one I apply the toner with, I get a new one out). You can get the cotton rounds at walgreens or any drug store, usually in the beauty section.
-After I apply the peel to my entire face (It usually only takes me a few seconds to apply all over) I set a timer. Once the timer goes off I rinse my face with tons of cold water. When I dry my face I do so gently, and I dab the towel on my face I do not rub.

So for my first time I set the timer for one minute after I applied the peel. But I ended up rinsing the peel off before the minute was up, just because I felt the peel beginning to tingle and I was so scared that I was burning my face off! I began rinsing my face off with lots of cold water. I dried my face, then immediately (gently) applied my moisturizer. My face remained a little red for a few minutes but wasn’t bad. And to my suprise everything went well! My face didn’t burn off, my face didn’t remain red for long, I had no peeling! I have become more comfortable using this peel and also leaving it on for longer periods (I left it on for about 2 minutes and had no adverse reactions) I noticed right away that my skin felt a little tighter. Now after I use the peel my face looks much better, it has this kind of renewed fresh look to it. I don’t know exactly how to describe it. I didn’t realize how awful and worn out my skin had started to look! I needed to get all that old damaged skin off. My skin seems to have gotten a little lighter, I think the sun damage has begun to fade a bit.
My acne has not diminished entirely, but I would say it has gotten better. My acne scars seem to have become more smooth, my face doesn’t looks as ruddy. I wasn’t expecting a miracle to begin with. My face was/is pretty bad. I’m 26 and I have adult acne, and I’m beginning to develop fine lines and wrinkles. My face had begun to develop that tired damaged look. I know it will take quite awhile for my skin to look as great as I want it too (need to see a dermatologist someday!), but this peel seems to be helping it look better for now. Overall I am pleased with this peel! It will take awhile to get the full benefit from the peel. I’ve only been using it for about a month, but I see slight improvement.

I started using this a month ago. My spots were really looking good and fading away. I think this is better for spot treatment rather than the whole face. But I got a really bad breakout due to stress(2nd worst I have ever had, if you click on my profile you can see my pics of it) and just recently had to buy stronger stuff(TCA peel). I know that I am not an ordinary case though because my skin is really tolerant to peels. So I will be using this in conjuction with the peel until my skin returns to normal.( I never had breakouts when I was a teen, just started in my 30s). But armed with both of these products, a good skin regimen, and eating healthy, I am confident more than I was a year ago that I won’t have to hide under a inch of makeup pretty soon.

My skin has never been terrible but I do get considerable breakouts every now and then. Once I started taking birth control, my skin went nuts and I break out in places I have never had blemishes on my face. This stuff is seriously the best thing I have ever tried. I still get zits here and there but they are mostly small and dry up quickly.
I recommend not investing in one of the over-priced fan brushes advertised for it and pick up either a fan brush or foundation brush by E.L.F. from Target(or online) for three bucks.
It does burn/itch, but let it stay on for as long as possible (try to make it to the maximum of 8 minutes). My skin is very pale and sensitive so I usually do this at least two hours before I have to be anywhere so that I’m not glowing red. Make sure to apply a heavy moisturizer right after. I use Burt’s Bees Radiance Night Cream and haven’t had any peeling issues or flaky skin.

strong peel…but you will receive excellent results if you use it correctly …let stay for 2 mins to 5min tops….dont need to over do it with this peel…even 1min on the face will do the trick…use on darker pigments of the skin at first then use on the entire surface of the skin….2 times weekly is substantial but make sure you use a good moisturizer after peel…i saw result in 1 week… 

I have acne brought on by hormonal imbalances. As I’m closing in on 30, I figured this was a time to rejoice from those pesky kid problems. Little did I know!

I had gotten a professional peel a few years ago. It was a mixture of three acids left on the face for no more than 2 minutes. I loved the results. This peel, the Salicylic 20% is not as strong as the professional, but I have been getting similar results.

I have been blessed with large pores (thanks mom!) and I get the dreaded blackheads on my nose. I also get the classic outbreaks around my chin/mouth area and temples. I try to do a peel once a week, sometimes skipping a couple so that my skin can replenish itself appropriately. I leave mine on between 1-3 minutes. I can’t take any longer than that. Also, at this concentration, I don’t see the need to leave it on much longer.

I’ve read reviews were some people were leaving this on for 20 minutes or so. DO NOT do this. The insert clearly states no longer than 8 minutes. (There is a reason for this!) Also, I’ve read where some women (mostly African American) were having pigmentation issues. If you do independent reading on salicylic acid, it can cause hyperpigmentation. Since A.Americans have more pigment in their skin, this is more likely to happen to them. This is not to dissuade you! You know your skin better than anyone else. Just be aware. Also, do not use this product more than once a week…and I would even say no more than twice per month. It is an acid that dissolves skin cells (think…wart remover OTC is 18% salicylic acid). If you continuously remove layers you may put yourself at risk for scarring.

Those are just my warnings to new users. Use this product wisely. It’s not a cure-all, but it will help. I also purchased the neutralizer. It feels good after having the sting on your face. An acid should always be neutralized!

I hope you have found this helpful.

I used to pay a lot to have this done but now it is much more affordable doing it at home. I find that it works so much better and I dont leave it on past 3-4 minutess because the burn is more intense. I have used so many products to try to control my acne (moderate) but not! hing until this has come close. I actually purchase this along with some emu oil so after the peel i use a tiny amount to keep the skin moisturized Great This product is amazing. I wasnt expecting much, but the results are unbelievable, i have used it 3 times so far. My skin is so much clearer, smoother, and pores are seem to be smaller. totally worth the price. The first time i left it on for 6 mins with slight burning on my face. But the consecutive times i first clean my skin of all dirt and oils by swiping it with rubbing alcohol and then apply the peel.

First, the bottle will last you much longer than you think, so the price is worth it. Also, I am very happy with it controlling my acne. I still get bad acne the couple of days before my period no medications has ever regulated that, but this helps a lot.

This is the only product that really is weekly REMOVING my acne scars. I still look in the mirror and can’t believe it. I think I will by another one to maintain my skin once a month. I don’t even have to use that much. I still have over 3/4th of the bottle left. So thankful to find this! 

As of today I have around a week and a half using the product and besides been excited from the prior reviews I am in love with it and the reaction of my face. I’ve been using it every other day or leaving 2 days apart and it works! My scars from years from the acne are lighter and I see my pores in a better shape and in general my face has been behaving like never. I will keep posting as I advance on it.

I never ever had acne as a teen. Then something happened at age 28 (adult acne) and the past 3 years have been horrible for the skin on my face. I have oily skin apparently and after just 1 application of this my skin dried out tremendously. The texture also appeared different right away, I will use this once a week for a month and I have a feeling I will see good results. Beware this peel does burn like fire. I am an experienced peeler and this one hurt from the second I put in on. I lasted 2 minutes in front of an open window with cold air blowing in. Start slow because this stuff is no joke. I did not actually ‘peel’ either.
Good Luck.

This does what it claims to do! I’ve tried a number of products…and now won’t waste any more money on expensive products! This stuff is amazing and fast acting….I had fast results after one application. Very impressed and super glad after reading the reviews that i purchased it! 

I have been suffering from acne from 8th grade and now I am a senior who suffers from
great stress from college and school work. About two months ago, I purchased Salicylic Acid 20% Gel Peel( I wanted to start with least strong product). I started to using this product by starting from 30sec, 2min, 4min, and 8 min. I had a pretty oily skin, thus i used once every two days. I could feel my face started to produce less oil my face got really dry) but i still was having 3-4 acne on my face and some scars and red marks.

When i was half way through Salicylic Acid, I bought Glycolic 35 gel peel because website says that if used together it will give deeper peel. So what i did was apply Salicylic on my face for 8 minutes and then Glycolic for 8 min( for me salicylic gives me more pain not glycolic). I did this for 5 times, once every 3-4 days depending on my skin condition.

After i used all my salicylic acid, my right side of face was acne free but my left side was still having acne problems. Then i started to use glycolic every once every 3-5 days. I am almost half way through glycolic and on my face i have 2 acne forming, acne free on my right face and two acne on my left face.

I believe when I use all of glycolic acid, my facial condition will be good. I also bought BHA+ for future use like once every week to keep it up)

I think you need patience to see the result. I do not believe there is no panacea for ance but time and your effort. Dont get discouraged by bad reviews on here, just keep using it regularly with daily facial wash i use clinique soap for oily skin).

Try to regulate the use of the product depending on your skin condition. Wash your face three times or two times a day, use sun screen, and oh i forgot to mention the day after the peel I use (Acne free 10 percent benzol peroxide lotion

Thanks for reading

Hope you will get improving skin condition in two to three months.. not one to two days!!!

I decided to try this because it was inexpensive compared to the copious amounts of products I’ve purchased to deal with problem skin. I started with acne at age 9 and it continued all through high school and was managed pretty well with a dermatologist. However, after I got pregnant I developed white heads (comedonal acne) all over my cheeks, forehead and chin/jaw area. Nothing would make them go away–not even my dermatologist.

I saw this online while researching peels and found the amazing reviews on Amazon. I purchased it and received it very quickly. I have been using it for about a week and a half and can say that already, my whiteheads are being cleaned out and despite some dry skin, I look a million times better. The texture of my skin is getting smoother instead of bumpy and makeup looks so much better on.

I’ve already recommended to a friend who suffers from acne as well–this is amazing. Thank you Skin Lab!

This is my second order, and I find the gel works well to encourage peeling, and thus minimizes the appearance of blackheads. However, I also use rubbing alcohol before every application (which the instructions suggest and my doctor recommended). I can use the gel more than once weekly for more than 10 minutes each with no adverse results BUT I do this only after careful patch tests, starting with one minute on the inside of my elbow and working up, minute by minute, on my face. I do not use the product on my forehead or near my eyes. Those who complain that the gel is ineffective might consider applying it after a steam bath and the alcohol swabbing. One caveat: this product makes the skin extremely delicate and prone to tearing if you apply pressure with fingernails.

I been using this product for a few weeks, now. Let me start by saying the first time I tried it, I didn’t apply it “right” (LOL). I was scared that I was going to damage my face or something…since it is acid you’re using. Anyway, the first time I applied it, I applied very little and barely rubbed my face with a cotton-pad, so honestly I didn’t see much results in those few days. The only thing I experienced was a little bit of stingy…so after seeing my face didn’t burn off or anything like that, I did it again the third day (applying 2.5 ml, and rubbing my face according to the directions with the cotton pad). The bad thing was my face was a little irritated (since I did it twice the same week)but that was it. By the fifth day, I saw positive results. So, for the NEGATIVE reviews that I read before trying it; maybe you didn’t apply it the correct way to your face or read the directions thoroughly. Well anyway, I use this product once a week and my face does not get irritated (unlike the first week).

I am mixed with black, white, and Austrian, and I have oily skin. I always had pimples since 8th grade, and it got worse after my first pregnancy. I tried every kind of cleanser you can name…Neutrogena, Biore, ProActive, spa treatments…spa treatments every month did me good BUT it is a bit pricey. After using the Salicylic Acid (20%) for 3 weeks now, it cleared my mild pimples off my forehead, and my huge pores had tightened up. Now that it is the third week, most of my huge pores that I got before has either shrunk, or disappeared. The first day I started this product, I had a very large pimple on my cheek…and by the second week, ‘that pimple’ shrunk, the third week (today) NOTHING is there (that pimple is GONE; not a scar, not a spot, no blemish, NOTHING). I also noticed other large pores shrinking into small pores, AND my small pores disappearing. My face is a lot smoother and glowing. If I could put pictures up from before and after, I would

The reason I give this product 5 stars is because it is the only product that gave me the best results within a week, AND I had/have no breakouts (what so ever) since I started using this product. It will take time and patience for some of you who has the worse break-outs, or bad acne. However, depending on your skin type…either you will see immediate results or it may take a couple weeks or so to see “”The Happening.”" My advice to a beginner (like myself) is to FOLLOW the directions. The first day you try it for the first time, try focusing on that one pimple on your face (day-by-day for 5 days)…take a picture daily if you need too. That is how I was able to notice “”It Works!”" You will see the changes like I did and by the way, IM LOVIN IT!

I had terrible acne that decided to come back when I was 25. I tried everything: Proactive, Epiduo, and even antibiotics that my dermatologist recommended. Then I decided to see what was the best reviewed acne treatment on Amazon. I was not disappointed! This peel is absolutely incredible. I’ve been acne free for months! You rub the gel on your face with a cotton ball and let it work its magic! The one drawback: it is an extremely intense pain. It feels like a burning acid is eating your face. The first several times I barely last a minute. However, the more you use the treatment, the less painful it gets. Beauty is pain! And being acne free is a dream! I will definitely order this stuff again.

Good product. Great for spot treatment with the small roller. It can cause some mild discomfort…but that is to be expected with any chemical peel. Works wonders for blackheads…better than any over the counter acne medicine. Shipped promptly. 

The bottle arrived promptly in one layer of bubble wrap and a box; I was concerned about the glass bottle breaking but it arrived intact. The peel itself made my skin smoother and diminished the size of my pores; I saw these results immediately, and received several compliments on how smooth my face looked. It burned and tingled with the first use, but I quickly developed a tolerance, so that I could leave it on way over 20 minutes. My skin peeled with the first use only.
While I would recommend this to someone who wants smoother skin, I would not recommend it for clearing acne, as it seemed to aggravate my spots rather than soothe and exfoliate them.
I also have been using it persistently on a wart on my finger. The wart is the same size, just smoother on the surface…
It’s also probably worth mentioning that the only peeling I experienced was on my chin, which was COVERED in super-inflamed pimples. The peeling that occurred around 4 days later made it impossible to wear make-up; foundation on-top of flaking skin is not a good look.

i noticed a difference in the appearance of my scars after the 4th treatment. they are definately fading! also i still get a breakout here and there and this stuff dries it up by morning. it sure does burn though! i still can’t leave it on for more than a minute. i use it twice a week and have not had any peeling or redness. good product, will order again. 

This is the best product i have ever used. See it work in just one use

I have been using it for about a month or so now. I have really oily skin and this is the only thing thats been working for me. I have no more pimples BUT I still have acne scar. Ive bought a neutragena moustririzer and lotion to see if I can fix that. Its keeping my pimples away but it burns alot. I would recommend only if you have oily skin. 

I have used it twice so far. My problems are brown spots around my eyes. I bought this product hoping it will do something. After the first time, some spots felt smaller and less visible. I carefully followed the instructuion, but it did gave me some irritation on my skin though. Some skin around my nose wanted to get peeled, and I had to have red skin around my nose for a week:( 

My daughter is using salicylic for acne and I am using glycolic acid. WOW! I am impressed. This stuff works. However, be very careful…you can burn your skin even at low %’s. All of my skin gently resurfaced itself and after a month I looked 10 years younger!! My daughters acne has improved by 50% and about 75% of her scars are fading after 6 weeks use. Every woman should give this product a try. 

This product works! Just be sure to follow the instructions to the letter for safety. I use it for no more than 8 minutes on a small area. The results are the same as paying for an expensive facial. Don’t expect results immediately after you apply it. Expect your skin to peel over the course of a few days.

#1) so this salicylic peel is not like a tca peel where your skin peels and there is a downtime, correct? it just gets rid of oil and just makes your skin a bit red but no peeling?

because i need something that i could use as daily maintenance or use several times a week to reduce oil and prevent new acne from forming but where there is no downtime as i need to work. i’ve had tca peels where my skin would peel for a week. i would get that once every couple of weeks.

#2) can i use this with retin-A? it would be great where i could use a product that would reduce the oil and i can apply retin-A over it. any suggestions would be much appreciated.

i had a breakout in my mid-30s and nothing worked.; my skin was scaring. i even went to a detrmatologist who told me i was unlucky and that roaccutance was my only option. salicylic acid has been my saviour and when i was pregnant i used the glycolic acid peel – also good.

Five stars so far! I’ve been using the peel for three weeks and yes, the first three days or so there were a few new small pimples, but after that my skin was noticeably softer and smoother. I have battled mild acne for years–the kind where no matter how well I wash my face and no matter what product I use, I still see a few small pimples every day, and there’s the occasional break out. Since using the peel, though, I’ve had no big break outs and I can see smaller pimples drying up and disappearing. Small scars have faded, too. The results are not miraculous (yet!) but I can see an improvement and I have had no adverse effects such as peeling, redness, irritation, etc.

It’s not like real acid in the movies (good thing for me) but it does burn like crazy some times. I have rosacea and the really bad kind. I havent had it for long, although I’m already highly sensitive to almost everything. This stuff, as I said burns and tingles, but when the procedure is done – my skin feels amazing! It does make it red which is why you should use it at night and not before work.

Application: I highly suggest you get a cotton swab for this, put over bottle, tip for a second or two then DAB not wipe on face. Replinish the cotton swab as needed, you don’t want a lot on your face but you do want enough to make it work. When it’s time to rinse your face, very carefully rinse over and over and over again for a couple minutes. If this stuff stays on your skin by accident, it can have gnarly consequences. The rest of the procedure is explained with the bottle itself..I just wanted to dumb it down a little.

Also, for the love of god do not use this all the time. I read one person using this several times a day, the damage to your skin could be astronomical. I read from a medical journal that you can actually become poisoned from using this too much. I use it twice a week which is more than safe and does the job.

Finally, if it burns too much then rinse right away. A some burn is good because it’s actually removing your dead skin which of course doesn’t feel good. Use sunscreen!!! You are pretty much making your skin naked to the atmosphere and the sun so as suggest 35 or above.

Amazing product , but not for beginners. Product is strong and works wonders but it’s not to be taken lightly. Err on the side of caution with the first use until you build up a tolerance, rinse well and be diligent with sunscreen and moisture the following days (actually EVERY day would be key). Awesome product! 

i’ve bought tons of items on amazon and this is my first review. this gets results quickly! I started using the item last week, every 3 days or so, and the acne on my skin is gone! I still have some scars, but I’m hoping this product will remove them in a couple of days/weeks. this gives you very fast results!

I have inherited oily, acne prone skin from both my parents. I had my first breakout at the age of ten and it progressed regularly until my mid-twenties. I now have about one breakout a month and the majority of my face now has very large, clogged pores. Over the years I have tried several name brand and not-so-name-brand over the counter treatments. I visited 4 dermatologists and have tried antibiotics, prescription topical ointments and birth control. None positively impacted my skin and, in fact, the ointments irritated my skin. I chose to try this product because it’s a stronger concentration than the 2% solutions at the drugstore and I know salicylic acid is lipophilic. I needed to get rid of the built up oil and dead skin cells to help get rid of the gunk in my skin.

I received this product last week and have used it twice. I followed the directions that were enclosed in the packaging and also researched the procedure by reviewing information and videos produced by board certified dermatologists. Both times I cleansed my skin with a gentle cleanser, patted my face dry and used an alcohol prep on my face to remove any excess surface oil on the skin. I measured about 1.5 mL of solution and administered the product using 4×4 gauze and gloves, starting with the forehead and working my way down my face. When I was ready to remove the peel I rinsed my face with copious amounts of cool water and then patted my face dry with a clean towel. Afterward I used a moisturizer with SPF 50. The first peel stayed on for 1 minute and I only noticed slight tingling on part of my forehead. The second peel stayed on for 2 minutes and I noticed considerable stinging in the exact locations where my pores were largest and most clogged – nose, cheeks, chin and part of my forehead. My skin in these areas was a light shade of pink after rinsing.

Today is the day after my second peel. My super large, clogged pores appear smaller with less gunk and the small pimples I had last night are now gone. I don’t even see redness in the areas where they were. My skin is no longer the light shade of pink it was when I finished the peel and my skin texture is softer that it was. I have never seen results with a product this quickly. I am VERY SATISFIED with my results and will continue to use this product. It’s such a relief to have finally found a product that can really penetrate pores and deliver a great result.
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This stuff did not get rid of my acne or improve my scars. In fact, it exacerbated both! What a total rip off. For professional results, I think that you just need to go to the professionals.

I have been using this face peel for 6 months and have found it very helpful for my long term acne. I’ve tried many other acne treatments with only moderate results. Now my face is blemish free. I still have large pores and a few scars. I was very surprised to find out that these treatments can cost up to $100/ session. Initially when I applied this solution I could barely stand the sting for more than a minute at a time and for the first 3 weeks I had increased pimples. Because I read these good reviews I stuck it out longer than I would have. Now I’m able to leave the solution on for 10-15 minutes at a time with only mild stinging. I rub jojoba oil in after rinsing my face with cool water and I have no skin peeling or irritation. I was using this regieme every other day for months then I tried to use it once a week. My blemishes returned within a month of this. I’m now back using this every 2-3 days and my skin looks better than it has ever looked in my life. I whole heartedly recommend this for the treatment of acne.

I started having severe adult acne breakouts in 2004. Since that time, I have tried every conceivable product on the market. When the OTC products had no effect, I consulted a dermatologist. Talk about adding insult to injury, the treatment(s) I received through the dermatologist aggravated my situation even further. I felt like a walking nightmare. I became so self-conscious that I found every excuse not to leave the house unless absolutely necessary. I couldn’t even make direct eye contact with anyone for fear that they were looking at my horribly broken out face caked with makeup and powder to hide the volcanous ruptures underneath. I know, I know, the makeup and powder was only clogging my pores further and exacerbating my situation. Denial is a horrible master.

When I saw the Salicylic Acid 20% Gel Peel on Amazon.com, I was reluctant at first. I had tried numerous products with certain percentages of salicylic acid in it, but I took note that this product was a GEL PEEL with 20% salicyclic acid. I was familiar with peels and how they were supposed to lift off severe acne scarring and associated discolorations in stages through a peeling process. I didn’t know much more than that about the science of peeling, but 20% of salicyclic acid seemed more like a percentage a dermatologist would prescribe. I ordered this product on a wing and a prayer, and I have never been happier.

For anyone out there who is considering having a iron mask forged to hide their adult acne, DON’T!! Buy this product and use it as directed. DO NOT exceed the amount or timing-this is a chemical peel. You will do damage to yourself by thinking, “”If a little worked so well, a lot more will work even better.”" WRONG. Be patient. I guarantee you the results will be evident almost immediately. As for any stinging or burning sensations, there was very, very little (almost negligible) that I experienced–and I had become used to some products causing me severe reactions with no improvement whatsoever.

Not only does this product rid you of your current acne situation, it will help recondition your skin to prevent further breakouts–it actually firms your skin as well! REMEMBER: Apply moisturizer after washing off this product, and you will look and feel great! If you’re feeling hopeless, I implore you to give this product a try. Friends and family have not stopped complimenting me about my new, beautiful skin–they say not only do I look great but I look younger, too!! Makeup will become your friend again. You will turn heads again–but for the right reasons. Three great results for the price of one! BUY THIS PRODUCT AND START LIVING AGAIN!!!

Salicylic Acid 20% Peel is AMAZING!!! It has helped to clear up the keratosis pilaris on my forearms and upper arms. I have hated the bumps on my arms and I pick at they until they bleed and form scars. This peel has cleared this up and I am no longer self conscious! THANK YOU!!! Love all your products.

Keratosis pilaris is a common mild condition in which rough bumps form on the backs of the upper arms. It is caused by firm plugs forming in the hair follicles. The plugs themselves are made of bits of keratin, the main protein found in the outermost protective layer of skin (thus the name keratosis).

so far so good. not as painful as some suggest, wish i got the stronger one. thanks to skin laboratory for this awesome product!!! (:

This product is AMAZING for women of color!!!! I recently ordered this product and after the first use my skin was glowing and cleared the acne within 24 hrs. I followed up with the Neutralizer PH Balancer and a 70% Sunblock to further protect my skin. I have no more over 40 year old acne and everyone notices the difference. Because of the high concentration of Salicylic Acid, you can feel it working immediately, and see the dead skin removal as you apply with a cotton ball. I only left it on for 2 minutes, even though the instructions say 1 – 8 minutes. I am ordering more!!!!

I’ve been using this peel for a month now, with a total of 4 peels done on my face and back. I have acne and dark marks, olive complexion, and real oily skin especially in the summer months. It hasn’t helped with the oily skin, but it has diminished the amount of acne, and reduce the pigment on my acne marks. I’ve used the glycolic peel of the same brand 3 years ago without any luck. This peel stings a lot when I apply it to my face, but not so much on my back. I have built 2 minutes tolerance for my face and that has helped to reduce my acne. I do use benzoyl peroxide and a prescription tretinoin for my acne and the combination of it all has helped keep my acne to about 1 eruption a week, where before I was getting one or two new pimple a day. I hope I continue to get results.

This is an amazing product and did wonders for my skin. I have been using it a little over a month and my skin looks amazing. It is the only product that has done this and I have tried a tone. Not only has it cleared my skin and minimized my huge pores it also cleared up hyper-pigmentation from acne. Its amazing and everyone who has ance should try it.

I have KP (keratosis pilaris) on my upper arms, and scars, and felt the need to get rid of them both, once and for all.

The included pamphlet is very helpful. It tells you everything you need to know, and I highly suggest that you follow the advice it gives you. The fact that it’s a gel is so advantageous, because I’d be sort of paranoid about a liquid dripping into your eyes. I put two round cotton pads in a disposable cup and then pour some of the peel in. There’s no waste or mess, and I can simply take a pad out and apply it to the area. The gel reflects light better than liquid, so unless you do this in the dark, you can see any spots you’ve missed.

My experience wasn’t exactly the same since I applied it on my arms, where the skin is naturally thicker than on the face (without taking the scarring into account). I left mine on for about five minutes the first time. The sensation is distinctive, a cross between mild stinging and slight burning, but it’s not even really painful. I rinsed well with water, then moisturized with AmLactin; it’s excellent for the body, but probably too rich for the face.

I was massively impressed. It really smoothed out my arms and within a day had dried out quite a few of my KP bumps. My scars are also slightly improved from the one use, though I will probably spot treat these if needed. I’d definitely buy this again and will update once I’ve used the rest.

I have used this product for about three months now and have seen good improvement in my acne blemishes. I suffered from deep cystic acne that left me with dark hyper-pigmented scars on my back. This product, along with exfoliation has helped to reduce the appearance. Probably after using the product for 6-8 months, they will be gone. It also helped to clear my acne dramatically. The active ingredient (Salicylic Acid) is the same ingredient used in many over the counter products like Neutrogena, Clearasil and Oxy, just in a higher concentration (20% Vs. 2%). This is my 6th bottle. Great product!

I’ve heard great things about salicylic acid, but I don’t know if it just isn’t right for my skin or if I’m using it wrong. I have brown skin, so I’m aware that my skin can react differently to it. The first time I used it, I only did a spot treatment and had it on my skin for 4-5 mins. It turned one of my already dark spots darker, I really hope this is not permanent! Afterwards I didn’t notice any peel whatsoever.
The second time I tried it, I left it on my face for less than 4 minutes. Instead of a spot treatment I used a small brush to cover larger areas. This time I did notice a little peel, but nothing to write home about. Plus I had to rub my skin to get the dead skin off 5 days later. And once again, it turned a random spot darker. I don’t understand why it only picks ONE spot out of the 20 that are on my face to mess with.
Overall I’m not really sure about this product. It didn’t peel my skin, or clear my spots, luckily I didn’t get any redness or irritation. I’m giving it 3 stars only because I think I might find a better technique to use it in the near future but other than that this product is a 1. If anyone has any tips please feel free to respond

While I had the typical set of pimples in high school, once I reached college and in the throes of my 20′s, the acne came full force. I’m talking huge, pus-filled cysts building up along my face like houses lining up beach-front property. I didn’t help the issue by continually popping them. Only by reading books, such as this one: The Acne Cure: The Nonprescription Plan That Shows Dramatic Results in as Little as 24 Hours, did I realize that popping them was exploding further bacteria into my skin, which was agitating and increasing the number and volume of cysts I’d deal with.

I didn’t want to try Accutane or any other prescription medication. I had taken monodox (sp?) once, but that left me feeling woozy sometimes and didn’t really “”hold”" it’s cure. I did use Pro-Active for a time, but that didn’t have the strength to battle my problem. The Acne Cure book suggested a three-step process of salicylic acid, glycolic acid and benzoyl peroxide (BP). For those who have read the book, many of the products recommended are either hard to find or not around anymore. In my attempts to find suitable cleansers, from mud bars to sea salts and everything in between, I came across the salicylic acid peel.

To explain: my skin is oily! Five minutes will pass by after I wash (with Cetaphil-like cleansers) and the oil resumes. My mother says I should be happy, as this will stave off major wrinklage, but, whilst I’m in my 30′s, I’d like it to be one shade of color until that time. Also, as a guy, with facial hair trying to come out, my pores have been clogged over the years. Couple this with the oil and the dirt and the touching of the face and boom–constant acne, with severe cysts.

Back to the peel: first time around, burn city. I used a cotton ball and rubbed it all around. Careful if you have whiteheads that are in the process of bursting. The acid will sting more and won’t provide much help. I washed it off quickly with some cold water as per the instructions. At first, I didn’t pair it up with the glycolic nor the BP. After about two days, I noticed mild peeling. It looked like dried up plastic peeling from being in the sun too long. (Maybe a touch too graphic, because it wasn’t as though it looked like I had dandruff on my face.) A good, Cetaphil-like lotion quickly took care of that.

See, the salicylic breaks up “”clogged”" or “”gummed”" pores. It’s like Drano for your skin’s pipes, clearing out all the gunk and allowing the natural process of your skin to take over. When I’d look in the mirror, I’d notice smooth or gunked up pieces of skin. After several uses of the product–my skin tolerated the acid rather well, to the point where I’d leave it on and not wash it off–I noticed that the pores were opening up, the smoothed, lifeless parts of skin were starting to “”breathe”".

Here’s the kicker: it began to “”pull”" out hidden acne; small bumps under my face, that were targeted with a mild red mark were getting bigger. The acid was neutralizing the bacteria, drawing everything to the surface of the skin and eradicating the enemy. But, the size and redness did not last as long in the past. For one, I wasn’t popping them anymore and two, I was being patient and letting the medicine to its work. Not easy to face the public, but the night is darkest just before the dawn!

Once I add the glycolic acid, Glycolic Acid 35% Gel Peel, 30ml (Professional), paired with either this BP, Acne.org 8 oz. Treatment, or the Pro-Active version, I started to see a reduction in redness, less oiliness, and hair follicles surfacing where there hadn’t been any, since they were clogged with dirt and oil. (Using the 2.5% and the milled process of these BP’s is gold. Anything more than 2.5% and it’s just a waste and could possibly dry out your skin.)

I took a break from the routine, but kept up the washing and the BP. I’m back on it again to clear out the leftover pink spots and to try to get all the pores open to get the full beard in.

So, take this for a test, follow the directions as they’re listed. It worked for me and continues to work.

I think I’ve begun to give up hope on any helpful products for my acne. I’ve been through many 3-step acne product lines including AcneFree, Clinique Acne Solutions, and others that either irritated my skin or just didn’t help at all. I don’t think I’d want to see the total amount of money I’ve spent trying to find something to combat this annoying skin ailment during the past two years.

This was kind of my last test on trying to correct my face. As expected, I saw no results from this product. I’ve used this about three weeks, and I did not expect some dramatic miracle, but seeing nothing positive happen is just a disappointing. Only reason I gave it two stars is because it didn’t damage my face or produce any bad side effects. It just had no effect at all, positive or negative. My tolerance to the stinging sensation grew quickly, and I did not go through any peeling. Acne didn’t subside, it just carried on its normal routine. My blackheads remained and my pores did not seem smaller after use either.

These products make me consider going into the skincare business. As a single consumer, I’ve spent hundreds on facial products that produce no results. It’s a great industry to make money I bet. If I see any positive results after continuous use of this product, I will be sure to update my review to a proper rating.

warning when taking this, be very scarce with the amount on face, because it burns like hell on earth. my face went through a period of peeling and looking a hot mess. the best advice from experience is to pamper your skin, because it may appear blotchy and uneven, i loved the results after about three weeks. my face is bright and smooth. just be careful when using , its strong. 

For some reason I’m really not sure if it’s working or not. I don’t have what 99% of the people have. I used it for about two months every week and I didn’t have a single peel or anything resembling it. I use it without moisturizers because my skin is pretty oily so after a few hours my skin becomes normal and dry but then gets oily again. Maybe I should use it more than once a week? Just really surprised I don’t have peeling even though everybody does.
Also just a little worried about skin cancer. For how long you cannot expose your face to the sun after applying this product?

I am so surprised by what a great product this is. I take meticulous care of my skin, use a good moisturizer daily, get regular facials, and even a few med spa chemical peels this year. The spa chemical peels were HARSH and actually terrible for my skin. it burned and flaked for days, and after? Just about zero difference.

I came across this peel in a search for a new skincare product. My skin is oily in the summer, dry in the winter, and has some uneven redness that I usually cover with foundation. I’ve been using this for just a few weeks now and I see a great difference already. It’s not a miracle product but it definitely seems to work. Just be sure to read the instructions carefully!! You can only use this product at MOST every 5 days, I would recommend once per week. Your face should NOT be wet with the product- it almost goes on more like a toner, with a cotton pad wiped across the skin. You have to be very careful to keep it away from eyes, nostrils and mouth. And the product shouldn’t be left on for more than 8-10 minutes, MUCH less at first. You have to build up gradually with a product like this. Start small, rinse off well with lots of cool water, and moisturize immediately. Avoid any scrubbing within 24 hours of using this- I tend to exfoliate my face like crazy, either with a face scrub or with a washcloth, but the peel exfoliates your skin so any more will result in irritation. I learned that the hard way!

Really worth trying. I’ve tried all sorts of skincare products from just about every brand out there: Fresh, Philosophy, Murad, Proactiv, Ole Henriksen, DDF (which is awesome but not for this), Skoah, Dermalogica, Skyn Iceland, etc etc. This is a far better value and really works, no frills. I plan to buy the bigger bottle next time!

I have done a couple of peels so far, but my only issue is the scarring that this stuff has done. My suggestion is if you use this product stay indoors for some days , because your face will not look pleasant at all. after two weeks or so your skin and acne does look much better. I guess you have to take the good with the bad here. you must treat your skin afterwards. overall , a decent product for acne prone skin,

Why do I here about Proactiv more than this product? This worked wonders on my face and shoulders as it lightened my skin whhere I had previous scars. It may have burned like crazy after the first uses but it was well worth it. After using it 3 times my skin felt refreshed and it didn’t look as acne-ridden as it use to be. It cleaned up a lot the acne on my face including the dark spots and the pimples. Although it takes time this product really worked and I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to rid their face of acne or other irritations. A huge warning in advance is if you can’t take the pain of a strong burning or tingling sensation then this product is not for you.

I have tried everything under the sun from prescription to over the counter and nothing has worked on my acne. I started using this as a last resort to try and combat my acne and acne scars. I have never used a peel before so I didn’t really know what yo expect but I gave it a try and I haven’t looked back. When you first put it on you will feel an intense itching and/or burning. You may experience white spots on your skin after you wash it off but it is temporary and will vanish after you moisturize. I started seeing results after two weeks and my acne scars are finally starting to disappear. I am biracial and the scars take on a dark brown to red appearance. I am only on level one, but if I am seeing this kind of results I can’t wait to work my way up.

I do have one piece of advice. The directions say to use a brush or cotton ball but that technique didn’t work for me. I went and got a medicine dropper and use it to put the solution in the palm of my hands then I spread it with my fingers. I am able to apply the solution faster and spread it more evenly. This method also makes you use less solution so you will have more than the 15 applications that are in each bottle. Just make sure that you wash your hands with soap and water after the solution has been applied to your face. Read all the instructions, and most importantly listen to your face. If it is peeling or irritated allow more days in between uses.

I bought this for my 14 year old daughter who has suffered from acne for about 4 years now. We had tried prescriptions like Retin-A, Tazorac, etc… I have bought her proactive and many over the counter products that just didn’t work. The second week of using this her skin was clearing up very well. This is the 4th week and her skin is almost acne free. I have recommended this product to everyone I know that suffers from acne. Its very strong so you may want to start out only using once a week and then gradually work your way to 2 to 3 times a week. I due recommend using a good moisturizer after. Now I’m gonna try the glyclorid peel to see if that will help with the scars that’s left.

I really wanted this to work for my skin- combination skin with tiny pimples in the TZone plus occasional large zits. I applied it regularly (as instructed) for almost 3 months. I was hoping it would eliminate my tiny pimples, reduce breakouts of the larger zit and even my skin tone. This is what happened to me:
1. Yes, I felt like I built up a tolerance
2. Yes, I experienced initial redness
3. Yes, I experienced peeling a few days later
4. No, I did not find my skin tone evening out or my acne clearing up. if anything, this seemed to completely confuse my skin, throwing it completely out of wack and triggering more breakouts.
What did work- sticking with a gentle routine of cleaning with a mild ph cleaner and applying an oilfree lotion with 2% salicylic acid. If anything, I might apply this on a larger zit, but beyond that, I don’t think this is the best thing for my entire face. I think the acid in this is even higher than the wart remover Compund W!

I have received salicylic peels 20% from the dermatologist office with great results – full peel within 7 days and no additional acne. The dermatologist version did not require neutralizing. I have used this stuff at least three times with no success- no peeling and each time I have experienced worst breakouts than I did previous to using. I left the solution on my skin 3- 15 minutes. I am not sure that this formulation is right for my African American skin.

Great Product. Will clear up your skin like it states. Make sure to use moisturizer because it will leave your skin feeling dry and flaky for about a week. Keep the product on for as long as you can up to the 8 minutes recommend max for prime results. Will purchase again!

YES it works but it burns like satan was in it. After 2 weeks my skin got scaly so 1 day I steamed some water and let my face just sit near the steam & suddenly the dead skin started peeling off and there was new smooth pretty skin. I am ordering some more when I use this.

IT WAS WELL WORTH THE MONEY!

This is my second bottle of this product. I dropped the first one and broke it. It works wonderfully, that is it keeps my acne as far away as possible. Finally, I am not worried about pimples showing up in my face everytime I wake up in the morning. 

I have had bad acne since I was in elementary school, a decade and a half later I finally cleared most of it up with proactive. That would have been fine if it weren’t for my obsession with picking every pimple that I have ever had. To date I have probably wasted around $15,000 on peels, laser treatments, creams, and derm abrasions, only to have the acne flare back up and have scars return.

I bought this product a few weeks ago and was extremely hopeful yet very apprehensive. If $15,000 can’t help the scars what will an $18 bottle of acid do? Magic, that’s what it will do! I have done 2 peels so far and have seen a large reduction in the red scars, and the deep pock marks have a less cavernous appearance. I continued to use proactive and only had a small amount of actual peeling. On the other hand, my skin is very tough.

So far I love it! It is gratifying to watch the scars fade with each peel, even more exciting knowing that that same peel would cost me upwards of $150 if I were to go to a dermatologist.

I first got a glycolic acid and started to use it and it worked pretty well, my skin was much more even and healthier.Definatelly saw an improvement and my forehead wrinkle is less visible/at least a day after the peeling/.

Then I needed another bottle and realized that the salicylic acid is more specialized for acne so I ordered Salicylic Acid 20%. Every time I use it my skin looks so nice, even,and what is the most important, I don’t break out that much…I used to break out every day and now it is maybe once a week, but it is getting better….I have/had bumpy skin but with each peel I can see a lot of progress and it looks like my skin is smoother and less bumpy. Well, I love this product and it definatelly help me have a better skin. I am not saying it made my acne vanished, but it helped me way more that any other product that I have tried before.
Ps. Build up your tolerance slowly.

This product completely burnt my skin and left me with 4 different black scars here and there.
Now, I might have to go for a laser treatment to recover my skin color.

Worst product ever used.[...]

I must admit I was sceptical about the product’s claims – but it has definitely helped decrease my acne breakouts and has helped to get rid of some bumpy clogged pores, especially on my forehead. I bought a Groupon recently for a salycilic peel (right before I bought this product). Well, I went to the skin care clinic, and their peel felt and acted _exactly_ like this product. For $20 this is a great deal, now I am excited about trying the glycolic peel too! Oh and great shipping, it arrived in just a few days.

Ok, first I read all reviews on amazon before buying and I must say for acne, I don’t understand how people can post a review after just 2 or 3 days of use. I have used this for over 1 year and at first I was very unsure it would work. I actually stopped for a few weeks. I have a ton of moderate to occasional severe acne for about 15 years now, yes the type where you hide for a few days, but after using this, I must say it is not a cure, but the best solution I have come across to keep your skin looking great! Yes, I have tried a billion products. There are two things that work on my white, male, oily skin. This Salicylic acid and clean and cure’s benzoyl peroxide. I use that cream every night, and I use this acid 2 times each week. Yes, every 3-4 days I find is right on. At first I used it just once a week. I had massive stinging, and it was very very painful. I frosted, etc. When you are new, and have that much dead skin on your face, you should use very very little. On day 3 after using this acid, you will have peeling going on. When I first started, I used more then I should have hence the pain and frosting, to the point that 3 days later when I peeled, it was not good to see me in public even with lotion on. I mean I was shedding like no tomorrow and red around my mouth. I was losing so much skin it was not a good thing. After applying this acid in smaller amounts each week for a few months, yes months, the pain went away, my skin shedded a ton of dead skin, and I could not believe how great my skin looked! Did I still have acne. Yes. Was it visible, hardly. Now if you do it and feel very little pain, you do not have moderate acne, most people have mild acne out there, so you will think it is not working. Let me tell you, if you use this, and benzoyl peroxide like I do, you will clear up. This acid needs time to get deep down to do it’s work every 3 days and the cream to help kill the stuff when you are not using the acid. Now that I do one treatment every 3 days, I am and have been mostly clear of acne. About 90-95 percent. I feel and look awesome. However, if I let it lapse even one week, I will start to get breakout acne again as all that dead skin is being piled up by the cream which alone can’t keep it at bay. Without the cream, I break out some, this alone is not going to clear you 100 percent if it is active acne, but with help of the benzoyl peroxide, it is the perfect solution to freedom! What I mean is no more glossing looking oily skin, you may now workout and sweat without worring you are going to break out massively due to your clogged pores. You actually sweat because your pores are not clogged, and you don’t break out if you continue using this acid with peroxide. Also, I have had tons of whiteheads on my back for many years until this acid and this has been slowly making them go away as it dissolves them a little each time I apply it. I do not peel at all when I use it on my back because it is not active acne anymore, but just old dead acne whitehead bumps under a new layer of skin that won’t go away on it’s own since it is protected by the new skin. This was the first place my acne started when I was 15. It stopped breaking out at about age 25 on my back. I am now 31 and my acne is just on my face now but still moderate if I leave it untreated. The new skin on my back is not dead so it does not peel when I use it. However the acid gets under and disolves the oil. I just see shriking and smoothing skin appearing slowly as the whiteheads go bye bye. I can finally take my shirt off without looking horrible. It has taken months, but it is worth every penny this acid is worth! Amazing product, best I have in my solution to fighting acne. The less dead skin you have on your face when you use it, the less pain you will feel. I do it every 3 days so I feel very little more like a itch for about 15 minutes then I wash it off and the pinkness of my face fades away by the 30 minute mark. You must get this, forget reading the people that tried it once and stopped. They didn’t give it time to work. It needs time to exfoliate all the garbage on your skin which is plugging your pores. That is why you break out. Don’t give up! Oh, and the shipper is awesome, super fast!

I am a 25 year old female with fair/oily skin. I had severe acne as a teenager, and did an antibiotic and Retin-A treatment with a dermatologist when I was 14-15. Since then, I still get the occasional pimple, but my problem now are my pores and scarring from the acne. I have tried almost every scrub at the drugstore, buff puff sponges, and a Clarisonic brush, but using them daily only seemed to keep my pore problem from getting worse. I also tried Mederma on my scars, but it did nothing. I haven’t seen anyone with pores as big as mine. Years ago, I accepted that I am going to have oily skin with huge pores for the rest of my life.

Last week I stumbled upon this product. I had tried 2% salicylic acid creams when I was younger, but benzoyl peroxide worked better for me. I thought I would give this product a try since it’s not very expensive. I did some online research of different acids and how to apply them, etc. before buying this. This one seemed to be the one for my skin type. It arrived very quickly and the first day I read the instructions over a few times, cleansed my skin, applied alcohol as a toner (recommended), and then the peel with a cotton ball. It started to sting and burn but I could tolerate it for about 2.5 minutes, and then washed it off with a lot of cold tap water. My skin was a little red and itchy. This was all normal since the instructions recommend you first apply it for only a minute, but I toughed it out a little longer. I applied Neutrogena Oil-Free Moisture Combination Skin – 4oz and the sensation and redness were all gone in less than 10 minutes. My skin was very shiny and smooth and my pores already looked smaller. I took two days off and pampered my skin with my moisturizer and Neutrogena Fragrance Free Liquid Neutrogena, Facial Cleansing Formula, 8-Ounce Pump Bottles (Pack of 4). When doing peels, I read that it is good to keep your other skin care products simple- no fragrances or active ingredients for acne or wrinkles except for your sunscreen which is essential. I do think my skin has been a little less oily since the peel.

Today I was out shopping, so I picked up some Neutrogena Spectrum+ Face Advanced Sunblock Lotion SPF 100+ – 2.5 oz., Olay Complete Night Fortifying Night Cream, 2 Ounce, and a e.l.f. Cosmetics Foundation Brush for future peels. Tonight I did another peel using the foundation brush for application, I preferred this to the cotton ball because the cotton ball soaked up and wasted more product. The brush worked great at spreading the product evenly, I think I’ll continue using it instead of a standard fan brush or cotton. I left the peel on longer this time, about 4 minutes, my skin frosted a little around my nose and chin, so that told me it was time to rinse it off. I was really red and still stinging so I mixed some baking soda with water and patted that on my face and rinsed it off. That was very soothing. I then applied the Olay cream liberally and my skin gulped it up. It has been a little over an hour and I am still a little red, but the irritation is gone. I found that putting a slightly damp washcloth in the freezer for about a minute and then laying it over your face helps with the discomfort and redness afterward (this is what I do for sunburns). Close up my skin is peeling a little, but my skin is even shinier and smoother than after the last peel. Even better, I would say my pores have shrunk by about 50% after these two peels. I might try using this for spot treatments too when I get that occasional pimple. My scars still look the same, I might try another type of acid in the future.

I think this is a great entry level peel for oily/acne/large pore skin because it is easy to use and fairly priced. Do your homework and find the right peel for your skin, and follow the directions carefully. My advice would be to be patient with your treatments, if you can only leave the peel on for a few seconds the first time, give your skin a break and some love, and try again in a few days. The results are supposed to be gradual. It is hard for me to wait until my next treatment because I’m already noticing positive results, but I have to remind myself that this is strong acid that I’m putting on my face and a lot of care should be taken with it. I am excited about how my skin will look once I’m done with this bottle.

Thank you for reading this really long review, I hope it helps!

This really works. I followed the directions the first few times, but I went to a salon and got a peel and they told me to leave the peel on overnight. I tried this last week and it’s even more effective. My cystic hormonal acne cleared up over a series of weeks. I never had acne as a teen or adult, but turned 30 and got the most unsightly, deep painful and scarring acne all of a sudden. This the only thing that has worked! I love it!

When I first started using the Professional gel peels my skin became dry and flaky, and would flake for days at times. It also brought out the pus deep in my skin, making me breakout more. I don’t think this step in the process can be avoided, with any brand!! BUT…

Better days DO come!! I promise. I feel that the way my skin reacted is a probably a pretty normal skin reaction. Best thing you can do, which will hopefully minimize the “”cleansing”" time your skin will take… acquaint your skin to their level 1 peels (salicylic acid, glycolic acid 35%, etc.) before moving to level 2. When I first started using their gel peels I was mixing in a level 2 peel while my skin was still adjusted to a level 1 peel. I feel that alone increased my duration for having “”scaly”" skin and breakouts. Also, I don’t think I could have exfoliated enough!! Exfoliation will be your best friend.

Now, I have reached the point where my skin no longer breaks out when I use the different level of peels. I do still notice some flaky skin, but nothing that is noticeable and a nice scrub can’t take care of. I am in my early-20s and never had a serious problem with my acne until the beginning of college (when I was 17). My breakouts kept getting worse and worse and nothing seemed to work. I tried the major infomercials cures for acne, went to a dermatologist, researched online, etc. Nothing seemed to permanently get rid of my acne and leave me with a clean-looking face! It became even more frustrating when I started using their gel peels, but I was determined to stick it out for 3-months after reading other reviewers with this same scaly problem. Clear days started coming after many frustrating days. My skin has stayed clear (of course with the occasional breakout/pimple every now and then) for about a year now. Even though I have had the occasional breakout they have not been as severe as they were, which alone has been life-changing. Just make sure to find a good moisturizer (or two… or three…) that you feel comfortable using daily… morning and night, and every time after you use their peel.

I have very mild breakouts during the time of the month and this product made my skin the worse it had ever been in years. I still have scars left from it, which are slowly fading away. I don’t know where it went wrong for me..maybe I have an allergic reaction to salicylic acid, but this did not work for me at all. It seems to work for others, just not for my extremely sensitive skin. 

This stuff works fast. I wish I had tried this a long time ago. I am African American and I have been struggling with a hypertrophic on my face for a couple years. After doing massive research, I decide to use a derma-roller, super cop 2x, and salicylic acid peels on the scar. I started out with a 5% salicylic acid cream, then I moved up to this 20% peel. Every few day, a layer would peel off, and the scar is almost totally flat now. Using the copper along with it (peel in the morning, copper 2x at night), the scar has become much more like the normal surrounding skin. I decided to leave this review for anyone out there who is struggling with a hypertrophic scar and doesn’t know what to do. I searched for the last two years and nobody had a real answer for what African Americans can do for this type of scar beside laser treatment, which is very expensive. 2-3 months of derma roller plus copper at night, and a gentle peel every other morning, can literally remodel the scar and allow you to rebuild more normal, healthy skin in place of it. Copper is crucial because it helps prevent the skin from re-forming the type of abnormal scar tissue that is typical in hypertrophic scars.

I thought that this product was amazing. I have had acne since my teenage years and as an adult it is now even more frustrating. This product was amazing! It cleared up my skin really quickly and made it nice and smooth.

Be careful, because it can be really drying so I highly recommend a good moisturizer or night cream. Also, I found that it was better to use it every other month or so, just so the skin wouldn’t get to used to the product and start breaking out again.

item was not what i wanted and it was burning the skin so it was not even worth $5, you can use aspirin with water, mix it up and you will get the same results! then they make you to pay twice for shipping and returning the item! 

I have never used a gel peel of this strength before – so when I first applied it – the burning sensation was a huge surprise. Afterwards, my skin started peeling slightly around the chin. I am pleased to say that after only one use, my acne is starting to fade. I wouldn’t use this product more that once a week since skin needs time for new skin cells. I am very pleased with the results! It is a very strong gel peel.

Been using it for about 3 weeks two times a week and has made my nose and the areas around my nose very clear. It’s made only a very small difference on my cheeks which is my biggest problem area but it has been doing something. 

Although this product scared me at first and can be quite drying, it still deserves all 5 stars. After my first time using it I noticed a much improved appearance (red acne marks faded, bumps diminished, etc.). My skin has quickly and drastically improved- existing bumps reduced, no new bumps to speak of, oiliness solved, etc. I even had a couple of pimples seem to, well… fall off. I already feel much more confident. I am so glad I found this stuff!!

Fabulous product. I am a professional Licensed Esthetician and am accustomed to using salicylic acid compounded by a pharmacy. This is a wonderful “substitute” for a professional chemical peel. Kudos, Skin Laboratories!!

So far so good with this product. I have noticed my skin is slowly clearing up over time with my redness fading. The peel does burn, but I haven’t experienced any dramatic peeling like I do with other products, so I am very happy. As long as you understand the risks, I would recommend this product. Came fast, and very securely packaged. 

5 stars for the Very FAST delivery service! Love that! Regarding the product, I’ve used Topix Salicyclic 2% pads in the past. It’s good for someone who’s starting out with peels. However, I can’t give it a rating since I just started using it. I’ll post again. 

This product has done EVERYTHING it claims. Absolutely less scars, my fine lines are GONE, FIRMER skin, evening out my skin tone. I am in LOVE with this product. YES it is harsh and YES it will make you peel. But it is somewhat controllable. If you want better results than last time (resulting in more peeling) you leave it one a little longer. If you peeled too much last time, then leave it on a little shorter (resulting in less peeling). Pretty basic. I use this product for 7 minutes. The peeling (in my case at least) happened two days after use, and lasted for two to three days. But i am always able to exfoliate it off easily and conceal it easily. The day after use, your skin feels like a sunburn, a little tight and red. Then the next night you will see flakes. But the flakes are very kind and easy to remove. Then a couple days later when you thought your face was finished shedding, it starts flaking again. And I’ll tell you why: BHAs are different in the fact that they go DEEPER into your pores than AHAs, because they dissolve oil (they LOVE that stuff). So because it is going deeper, it is going to shed the deeper layers of skin as well as the top layer. This is why you get better results with Salicylic Acid (BHA) than say Glycolic Acid (AHA). Definitely try this over ANY AHA. I’ve used Glycolic and Lactic Acid before and it was more irritating than effective.

I’m trying to get my mid life skin looking smooth and even so thought i’d try this. I’ve got oily skin and it is sensitive so I read the directions and started a time line to peel,
(ever so slowly) back the hands of time. I have sun damage on my chest and so when I apply this stuff I do the chest/neck and face. It does tingle a little bit but I followed the time for each peel and I’m up to the 4th peel now and my husband and friends remarked how smooth and pretty my skin looks. I’m going to keep with it and work up to the 8 min. max time allotment. I have a very oily t-zone and I highly recommend that you use a nice potent moisturizer (natural of course) to soothe & keep your skin from revolting. I allow at least 3 days between peels, use the highest SPF for the face you can get your hands on, (I use AVEENO for the face spf 70), be vigilant about wearing a hat. So far it’s been easy, subtle and gratifying.

I have been using this peel several times a week for 3 weeks. It has drastically improved my skin tone and texture. I was hoping to reduce some of my acne scarring, and this has definitely helped. I can’t wait to see how my skin looks in another month! It does burn a bit, and it is imperative to moisturize after. I hope it helps your skin, too!

This review is from: Salicylic Acid 20% Gel Peel, 30ml (Professional) (Health and Beauty)
I have somewhat sensitive skin anyway, so I wasn’t surprised that this burned rather ferociously the first time I used it. I’m not very bright, so against the instructions, I used it again the next night. If I thought the first time was bad, I then became acquainted with what I’m sure is similar to the sensation of 50 bees stinging your face over and over. It was brutal. I had to cold water it after a couple of minutes. I’ve since used it several times (every 2-3 days) over the last couple of weeks and it works. It peeled my skin, and as another reviewer mentioned, it made my skin a bit worse before it started to improve. The pores on my nose have all but disappeared. The sensation is still slightly uncomfortable but it’s obvious that the longer you use it, the less it stings. Currently it feels like I spread a thin layer of Icy Hot on my face. I also notice that when I sit and think about it, it’s worse, so I recommend doing something to take your mind off of it. Apply and play a few games of BubblePopp on Facebook or something less lame. Overall highly recommended and worth it. Also – you can’t beat this price!

I’ve been using this for about a month now. First of all, this is very painful to use on the entire face. It hurts like hell …Second, I would only recommend this for spot acne treatments. It works good on getting rid of acne and clogged pores. DO NOT use it on your entire face, you’ll be in sheit load of pain haha.

I had severe acne before I started using the Salicylic Acid 20% Gel Peel. Before I used this product, I tried everything! I had gone to many different dermatologists and have done everything from being on birth control, taking antibiotics (which killed all the “good bacteria” in my body and left me with severe yeast infections), and even having a laser peel on my face. I even used Accutane twice, and still I was left with severe cystic acne. I gave up on any kind of help from the medical professionals and started reading up on what alleviates acne. My acne before was so bad that I was breaking out even along my jawline. My acne was very persistent, I felt hopeless. I came across this gel peel and tried it out. At first it peeled and flaked my skin. The first application had a burning sensation on my face. However, I stuck to using the product faithfully and what a difference! My skin is so clear that I have gotten compliments from people at work. I have been using this product for almost a year. I also use the other acid peels on this website. The amount you get lasts a very long time. My husband also uses the peel for his face and it has done an amazing job on his skin. His skin looked rough before, but now it looks smooth. I have found that I do not have to use the peel as often anymore, but I do still need to use it for maintaining my clear skin. Another great thing about this product is that it evens out my skin tone. I had brown blotches on my face after having the laser treatment and being put on birth control. They have since faded into oblivion! I can’t say enough good things about this product. One last thing I have to say is that this product is cheaper and more effective than the $500 laser treatment I paid for and all those doctor visits and useless prescriptions I paid for! It has been a real life saver for me!

I ordered this product a few weeks ago from amazon. After 3-4 times of use (second week) I noticed the results. I had very oily skin and acne issues. this product has dried out all my acne, COMPLETELY with in such a short period! I notice spots on my face where my skin is peeling; bringing out new skin. I love it! I look forward to every use with excitement! I have never seen results that work so fast in treatments. For the first time in years, my face is clear and I am starting to enjoy not wearing make-up. This makes me Love Amazon!

I have very sensitive skin with moderate acne, this does help, but I can only keep it on for 4 min at a time because the burning is almost unbearable. It has not stopped the acne but it does clear up breakouts alot faster. I try to use it once a week all over or more for spot treatment. I have not noticed an excessive amount of drying or peeling 

I have been using this product for a week now. My first treatment I left on for a miniute as directed. With each treatment, I increased the leave on time by a miniute. By the third day of use, there were dark patches on my face….by day four, the dry dark patches started to peel….by day five, I used less makeup then usual. Love, love, love this product….I still have $100.00 worth of acne products waiting for me at my local Pharmacy…I will not be picking them up…Instead, I will try the Glycolic Peel……..

I bought this gel peel for a family member with acne. It was easy to apply with a gauze pad and caused minimal discomfort for the 8 minutes it processed. The results were immediate. Dead skin was beginning to shed and excess sebum had been pulled to the surface to be rinsed away. There was some flaking for the next 48 hours. We are very happy with the results after 3 applications.

Even the burn in this is great. Really, it’s not like it burns your face and you can’t stand it, it’s more like a “this is kicking the ass of all my pimples” burn. It’s magic, after just one use you will see it making the giocconda out of a pizza face in a matter of seconds!

I have used three applications so far and i am amazed at the results. Immediately after the first treatment my face got brighter and my pores had gotten less noticeable. So i am excited to see the results after 6 weeks. I would recommend this product, for sure.

Incredible Results!!! I’m buying one for each one of my close friends. Cheap,efficient, and just plain wonderful!! I recommend buying a ph skin neutralizer to kill the burn after the peel. The seller ships very fast. This is a must for people who want to diminish their acne, pore size, acne marks and oily skin. I’ll be using it for life and giving it as birthdays and christmas presents for a whiiiile…Great!

This is the best anti-acne product that I ever buy, it works just in 1 week, the only thing you have to do is use a cream fro hydration.

I have suffered a lot from acne and had some hyperpigmentation spot from that so I needed this peel to work. I used the 20% salycilic acid peel and I applied it once in two weeks,It was very hot after I feel the burn then I go rinse my face with cool water. You dont want to go to sleep after applying it, You will have a crack face. It dried my skin out then I notice that it starts to exfoliate the top layer of my skin very gently. But I expected a miracle result, It did not have a magical effect at all and I dont want to damaged my good cells so I used it once every 2 weeks for 10 mins. I spend about forty dollars for only a 3.4 OZ bottle. Other than gel peel being to expensive. I think it works good and I will give it 3 stars.

I’ve used this product for about 6 weeks, once a week, and without the slightest exaggeration, this product has CHANGED my skin.

I’m 17 years old and have very sensitive skin. When I was younger I suffered from SEVERE sun damage in Florida that has plagued my skin ever since. My biggest complaints about my skin (before this product) were : BLACKHEADS, enlarged pores, blotchiness (resembling rosacea, but not), lost elasticity, oily shine, and tons of underground bumps on my forehead. It’s not that I had a face full of acne, I just have never been happy with the quality of my skin. People told me that it was genetics, and nothing could ever change the way my skin was, and it really freaked me out because my skin was the source of a serious lack of confidence. But THEN, I read great reviews for this product, so I decided to try it out.

I didn’t really notice much change until maybe 2 weeks ago, and each day it keeps getting better. The first 3 times I used this product, I was in total shock because it took off dead skin that was still just sitting there in the crevices of my nose.

Now, my blackheads are virtually gone…..I thought I would never be able to say that. I don’t have to wear make up anymore to feel pretty, in fact, I feel better without it. I swear, I’m just an all around happier person because I’m not always feeling self conscious about my skin. People have come up to me and asked if I underwent some laser treatments or something because it looked like I had a different person’s skin.

I really hope you try this product! You will not regret the purchase. I cannot believe that it is only 18 dollars. EIGHTEEN dollars. Man, if only I found this product years ago so I could have saved hundreds.

Ive tried a lot of products and this one didnt really work for me… I read other peoples reviews and was excited but didn’t clear up much and I stop using it

I decided to try this salicylic acid gel peel because although I mostly have scarring from old pimples all over my forehead, I also have occasional breakouts of two or three in random places on my face. This stuff seems to be working, and I’ve only been using it for a little under 2 weeks. My old scars are lighter, and the pimples that occasionally pop up dry out pretty quickly. Also, my skin doesn’t feel super tight or dry after I use it as long as I apply a moisturizer. With Murad, no matter how much moisturizer I used, I still felt “creaky.” My only complaints are the peeling skin and the sting factor when applied (although based on other reviews, these were expected).

Also, please note that as other reviewers have said, you will SEEM to break out more when using this for the first few times. But it is simply “under-the-skin” pimples coming to the surface. For over three months I have had a small patch of bumps on the left side of my face that were definitely pimples but never came to a head. After using this peel 3 times (once every other day), I suddenly have white heads on that side! Sounds gross, but NOW they’ll dry up, pop, and go away, rather than sitting under my skin like glorified goosebumps. I couldn’t be happier.

Tips for this product:
1. Test out how often to use this for yourself (I use it every other day unless my skin gets too peely)
2. Moisturize! Moisturize! Moisturize! It would be good to get a face moisturizer with aloe, because it may irritate your skin at first.
3. Have patience. It may look bad at first, but keep going! “

This product is very tricky to use. It seriously depends on your skin type. I have sensitive & acne prone skin. It works to a certain degree, but it burns your skin sometimes, and drys your skin out bad. Please note that you can’t use this product often. So, the acne will return. Which, defeats the purpose. I recommend letting the professionals handle the facial peel only. If you don’t know what your doing your face will be so dry & peeling which will give u wrinkles fast, cracked skin & an uneven skin tone.

I’ve used this product 6 times now, and I’ve seen significant improvement of my overall complexion. My skin is smoother and clearer.
Like other reviewers have said, at first blemishes seemed to emerge immediately after doing a peel, but then also went away faster than usual. Now after several applications I have fewer blemishes than ever.

Pros- Fewer blackheads, pores appear smaller (actually just cleaner , skin is smoother, fewer blemishes after several uses.
Cons- Burned during the first few applications, can be drying (must moisturize!)

I will keep using this stuff, and definitely reorder again.

I started using lactic acid peels about two months ago. I saw really great results from those, then I added alternating weeks of the Salicylic acid.
my skin has never been so clear, so clean, or healthy. I feel like I have found a miracle cure.
VERY IMPORTANT
if you have very clogged pores and have acne, these products MAY make you break out like crazy at first. It is discouraging, and annoying, but just know that it is your skin healing and it will soon be over. DO NOT give up on these products.
I like to spot treat blemishes when i first notice them with the salicylic acid. The product is so mild, and self nutralizes that i just dab on with a q tip and leave it on overnight.
I am so impressed by the quality and cost of this product and urge anyone fighting acne, black heads and other skin issues to try this product!

I bought this product back in August of 2010 and used a few times. I started having fairly bad acne and needed something to help it out. I bought this along with Dudu Osun black soap. I used the peel a couple days a week for about a month then just once a month. I haven’t needed to use it for the last 2 months. Since then I gave it to my friend, who has the worst acne I have ever witnessed (cystic, infected, blackheads, you name it), in hopes it will do a little something for him. (I’ll see how it works for him and update in a couple months)
I don’t know if it was the reduction in stress in my life, getting more adequate sleep, not being a teenager anymore, eating more fruit, or just the soap and always using clean cloths to wash, but I only get spot breakouts that are small and go away quickly, which I can live with. My skin seems to always be improving with just using the soap, literally only the soap. I don’t moisturize, use the salicylic peel, face masks, nose strips, or any acne wash or cream at all anymore. Just the soap everyday in the shower. I do think the salicylic acid helped give my skin a jump-start though.

I’m 34 years old and I have really sensitive, semi-dry skin. I have some hyperpigmentation from sun damage and monthly blemishes. I have maybe had 2 facials in my life so my skin was not used to such a high concentration of salicylic acid, or any other kind of acid for that matter. I have used the product about 4 times now. The first time I used it I literally felt like the skin was burning off my face. After the fourth use it’s at the point where it still burns but it’s not unbearable and I can last the whole 10 minutes.

Although the peel is painful it has definitely been worth it. I was afraid I would have a lot of dry skin on my face which would show through my makeup since I have semi-dry skin already but it honestly wasn’t that bad. There were probably 3 small dry patches but you couldn’t see them through my makeup and after the second day I used a dry washcloth and wiped the dry skin off. My skin is very smooth now and the hyperpigmentation is almost gone. Before I would never go out in public without makeup on because I felt like people could see my age in the condition of my skin but now I have no problem going out with a clean face. I have used a number of products of all price ranges in the past to minimize the hyperpigmentation and nothing ever worked. This is the first product I have ever used with success.

If you can’t stand the pain and can only tolerate a minute or two the first couple times you use this product you will still see outstanding results. Also, it says to use lotion after using the peel but I have been putting on toner and that has really been a more effective way of moisturizing my skin immediately after using the peel.

I gave this product 4 starts out of 5 due to the pain. As far as effectiveness is concerned it deserves 5 stars but the stinging is really unpleasant.

My Problem: I am 28 years old and from south exposed to a lot of UV rays from Sun. The back of my neck, just below the hair, I had signs of aging (wrinkles, big ones) and the whole area was BLACK. I am light brown by complexion. I had a little bit of itching in that area (probably, skin irritation). All of a sudden, one day I noticed that it was black. Then in a couple of days, it got worse, the skin got thicker. I have done a lot of research and found out that the skin was asking me to take care of it since it was black and thickening due to sun damage and improper care.

Ideas: After a lot of research, I bought a sunscreen with SPF of 50. Applied for 3-4 days, no change, the skin was still thick and black. Then, I ordered Palmer’s Skin Lightening cream, it seemed like my skin was getting better at one time but would return to black when I looked in the mirror other times. Basically, it did not solve the problem.

My Solution: I do NOT have sensitive skin because I have used almost a lot of stuff on my face in the past but Chemical peel is not something I had ever used. Instead of spending 100s of dollars just to get the diagnosis, I thought I would give this a shot. If I do not see a difference, I might be visiting a dermatologist anyway. Ordered from Amazon, came on time. Applied once, no change. Applied twice, no change. Applied thrice, no change but skin thickening seemed to be becoming normal. Applied the fourth time, I saw the WHITE FROSTING on my skin, Viola. In the next two days, my skin is medium brown and the thickening that shows the sign of aging is TOTALLY GONE. I am going to stick with this therapy for few more days till my skin becomes in tone with my neck.

Procedure: If you are going to try this, PLEASE HAVE PATIENCE. THERE IS NO MIRACLE DRUG OUT THERE. PLEASE TEST IT ON YOUR ARMS BEFORE YOU USE THIS ON ANY PART OF YOUR BODY TO SEE IF YOU ARE ALLERGIC TO ANY CONTENTS.
DO NOT SHAVE OR EXFOLIATE THE AREA 24 HOURS BEFORE OR AFTER APPLYING THIS ACID.
DAY 1: Clean you area where you are going to apply this using an unscented body wash. Gently clean off the water using a cotton cloth (DO NOT RUB). Use a Gauze pad or cotton ball to apply this onto your skin. Use only one coating, don’t apply over and over on the same area. Wait for 2 minutes. Wash if off with cold water (DO NOT RUB). Clean with a cotton cloth (DO NOT RUB). Apply a moisturizer with sunscreen SPF 30 or higher.
DAY 3: Repeat the same process but leave it on for 4 minutes.
DAY 5: Repeat the same process but leave it on for 8 minutes.
DAY 7 and On: Repeat the same process and leave it on for 8 minutes.

DIFFERENCE: Some people might see the frosting right at the first time while others like me will see in few applications, that is because it is doing its job from top to bottom. So be patient. I am not a nurse, but frosting is what seems to clear up the skin, so if it does not frost, chances are you are not getting rid of your problems. You just need patience till it does.

RATING: I give it a 5 star because this has saved me ton of money. I am going to order few more for my friends too. If you need more education, research on youtube for a channel called “DermTV”. This doctor gives great tips on skin.

THANKS FOR READING.

Backgroung: Age 19, Male
I just got this product yesterday and just had to try it out! it works just like the peels i get at my dermatologist but with out the heavy price tag. because my skin is use to peels i left this on for the whole time and you can feel it tingling as it penetrates through the oil and the top layer of my skin. This really helps with my small acne breakouts i get when i am under the daily stresses of college. Work amazing on my skin i would recommend this to any one that need to manage their skins oil along with improving overall skin condition.

THANKS SKIN LABORATORY!

i have very mild acne and clogged pores throughout my face for the last couple of years and have tried sooo many things and wasted so much money. i found this and decided to give it a shot. according to directions keep using continually for six weeks then stop for a month. its gonna be about the fourth week ive been using it and so far i have had some peeling and it seems more pimples surfacing than usual. i read a small amount of reviews say that their acne got worse at first, so im not sure if its a good thing or a bad thin and if this is supposed to happen :/ but im waiting for the results.

I don’t have acne, I have a different skin condition, Keratosis pilaris, so I decided to give this a try, because as many have mentioned, for the price you really have nothing to lose. It has definitely decreased the redness that comes with this, which is awesome because I’m not particularly fond of looking like I’m blushing all the time. It is also reducing the bumps on my face which is also fantastic. I have noticed a slight increase in zits (and I mean slight as in one or two zits every two or three weeks), but many reviews say this will subside, and I believe them. Plus, since this dries out skin, the zits are gone in about four days so it certainly doesn’t bother me. I’ve been using this for about a month and definitely would recommend it.

I saw results right away with this product, its amazing. my skin looks awesome, the only bad thing is they sent me an old batch expires in 4 months.

I will tell you the truth about this solution it really works wonderfully trust me no more.

I was really excited to use this product due to the high reviews. So far so good but to be honest ive used it maybe 4-5 times and I cant see a big difference. I have mild papular acne and I think this product would benefit those who have pustule acne alot better since that lays on the surface as opposed to underneath the skin like mine. I am taking Minocycline and just started so hopefully this peel will help with the red marks left behind.
As far as the peel on your face, yes it does sting but its manageable! I leave it on for 2 mins max. then add cold water for a mintue. I have a combo skin type but more on the dry side so I do experience flaking of the skin. Use an spf most definitely!
Overall: I would say to give it a try and see for yourself since its much more cost efficient then going to spas as I have in the past!It does make ur skin feel nice and smooth but the peeling part sucks. Hope I can see some results soon!

I’ve been using this product for about two weeks now, though not on a regular schedule. The first day I got it, I used it for two consecutive days. I try to use it about every three days depending on the dryness of my skin. When I first used it, it burned very badly and I left it on for a minute. Initially, I saw no changes in the clearness of my skin and it actually made my skin very dry at first, then very oily even when using a good moisturizer. There was quite a bit of peeling on my nose after the first couple uses and I wouldn’t recommend wearing makeup after using this unless you want to look cakey and flaky. I typically use it on Fridays and leave it on for the maximum 8 minutes then let my skin recover over the weekend. My skin looks quite a bit clearer with a few minor cystic blemishes here and there. Overall, I would recommend this product. It works better than most other acne products I’ve tried. Just be patient and persistent.

My daughter and I have both been using this product. For me, I wanted to even out skin tone, and it has done that. My daughter had moderate to severe acne and we are trying this to see if we can avoid antibiotics. WOW! She has had a dramatic clearing of her skin. Most of the blemishes on her face now are old ones that are slowly healing and fading. I have a helpful hint for those of you wanting to use this product more frequently but can’t stand the drying effect. We found that if you moisturize right after the Sal Acid with Lactic Acid 12% cream, the skin stays hydrated and lovely. The sloughing of skin will take place in the shower with a light rubbing of your fingertips. Lactic Acid 12% cream is available OTC under the brand name AmLactin. Although it is OTC, most pharmacies keep it behind the counter. It costs about $12 a tube – get the cream, not the lotion. It doesn’t smell real nice but when my daughter uses this she can use the sal acid peel nearly every day, thus the dramatic improvement in her skin in just 3 weeks. Mind you, you may not be able to use it as often as she has, but if you moisturize with AmLactin right after using the sal acid, you will be able to use the sal acid more often than if you don’t use it, and get faster results, but do be careful and listen to your own skin. This product is changing my daughter’s life. She feels and knows that she looks much better and is therefore more confident and less self-conscious of her broken out skin. And we are going to be able to avoid antibiotics and the funky sunburns they cause. Anytime you can manage something topically, I think that is far better than having to take antibiotics. This product makes that possible. Do your child a favor – save time and money and the hassle of keeping appointments with dermatologists – try this product first.

I am a black male with a light/medium complexion. Unlike many of the people who have reviewed this product, I do not have problems with acne. In fact at 35, I am often still mistaken for being in college. Despite the compliments, however, I felt that my skin was quite dry and lacked the vibrancy of the past, especially after a summer where I spent a great deal of time out in the sun.

I decided to give this product of try. The product stung my face, particularly around the cheeks and nose (the instructions that come with the product warn that these are sensitive areas and should be done last). The product also dried out my skin. I used extra virgin olive oil after the peel to combat the dryness. Lastly, the product SEEMED to burn my skin. This was the most alarming part.

For several days I was extremely worried that the apparent damage may take quite a while to correct. Ultimately, there was little need to worry. Beginning on about the third day, my skin began to peel (a lot). It was admittedly quite unattractive while it was happening. After just about my entire face peeled off, I was left with an amazing result.

The fine lines that had begun to form around my mouth and on my forehead were greatly or almost totally diminished. Also, my skin was SOO much softer and moist. I think in my case, I had so much of a build up of dead skin that the use of this product was very dramatic (apparent burning and pronounced peeling). Now that I have taken away so much dead skin, I plan to use the lactic acid (50%) that I bought at the same time (after doing the recommended testing).

In summary, this is a wonderful product overall. With only once use so far, it delivered significant results. I wanted to add to the comments, however, so if another person tries this, gets the APPARENT burning and significant peeling that I did, they will not worry too much. Also, should you get a great deal of peeling, be sure to follow the instructions that come with the product and DO NOT pick at your skin while it peels. Removing the dead skin before it sloughs off naturally can cause a bit of discomfort as it damages the new skin beneath.

Firstly, I’d like to make it clear that while I have a few small zits consistently, my acne is not that bad compared to some of the other reviews. This may be why the acid hasn’t worked well on my skin yet. I want to use it because i have random blotchy darker spots all over my face and a lot of acne scarring and blackheads and whiteheads galore. I’ve used this peel four times over the course of a month. All that’s happened is that my nose has gotten flaky and i got two random dry patches on my cheeks. My blackheads seem to be more pronounced but i think it’s because they’re closer to the surface due to the peeling of my nose. Hopefully with continued use, I will see better results. I shall update when i do!

I got this stuff for my feet. Long-story-short, I have plantar warts on my soles because of an HPV infection I picked up from a locker room (wear flip-flops everyone). The warts are very itchy, and they spread into patches. After researching, I found that an effective treatment for plantar warts is to use a Salicylic Acid peel. I didn’t want to spend $10 a bottle for the acne stuff you can get in the store. I needed something stronger, so I ordered this stuff and it works great. It doesn’t feel like 20% though, but it’s stronger than the 2% stuff you buy off-the-shelf for acne.

If there was such a thing as a “magic” acne solution, this would be it. I’m a 26 y/o male and I’ve been having these outbreaks for awhile now. I’ve tried Proactive, Natures Cure, everything in the face washing section and nothing has worked until this peel. This product has dramatically decreased breakouts, cleaned and shrunk my pores, and helped my overall skin tone.

If you are a beginner, start off with the 20% solution and buy a skin Neutralized/pH balance. I use cotton balls to apply both the Peel and the Neutralizer.

First week: I applied twice that week giving a few days in between applications. Because I didn’t know how my skin would react, I left the Peel on for only 2 minutes (this is plenty for the first few times).

Second week and On: I began increasing the time by 2 minutes every so often. Now I’m at 8 minutes per peel and still only using it twice per week.

This chemical peel is a remarkable product that is worth the time, money and a little pain.

I recieved my shipment very quickly with just standard shipping. Was a bit cautious about putting it on my face so I put a test swab on my wrist. No sensation no burning just a white haze of dried up dead skin once the application dried. So I thought to myself COOL no problem. Within seconds of just dabbing with a cotton ball my forehead it starts to burn. A fan will not help it makes it burn more. The sensation is similar to Hot Sauce on your tounge. A burn that you can’t just rinse away although once I started to dab it away with water over and over it slowly stopped. My hope in result is to achieve a more even skin tone.

I am African American female dark skin on day 3 One application so far and WOW it really does tighten your pores and evens your tone. It can be stronger if you apply fade cream twice a day. This stuff is nothing to play around with. I can only imagine the agony of getting this stuff on your lips or eyelids so be careful. I always had this dark spot under my eye and upon applying the acid it brought this dark mark to the surface and now it is slowly peeling away and looks like dried blood (Gross I know….Sorry) And now it looks like I got socked in the eye. Walking around the grocery store and running errands I forgot this under the eye mark LOL. It really brings out your imperfections. Not all of your skin will peel just areas of your face with dead skin. People can be cruel especially where I live so make sure you have no place to go while your face is under construction ENJOY.

This peel works great! I used it on my clients and myself and have seen great results. For those who know what they’re doing and have used active treatments before, this is a great weekly peel to keep major acne outbreaks at bay and smooth out the skin’s surface.

If you’re thinking about using this peel and you’ve never used anything but hand soap on your skin, I would say put the credit card down and do some research before you buy. The treatments really work, but if you haven’t built up your skin’s “readiness” with some home treatments, even over-the-counter acne washes with 2% salicylic, the burning this peel will produce will be too much for you.

Great stuff, as described. Can’t believe I can get this stuff

I ordered this product almost two weeks ago and have used the peel several times since then. While it stings a bit, it gets better as I keep using it. I notice a huge difference in skin clarity and my blackheads have been greatly reduced. I got a little peel happy when I first got it and did it three days in a row. That caused a lot of dryness and redness in the folds between my nose and lips and my chin. I have also used it on some areas of my back where I had some acne and it seems to work well there too. It might be tempting to leave it on this area since the skin is so much thicker and it does not burn but after a couple of times, I have some brown patches that indicate it burned my skin. It also made the skin there really dry so rinse it off there too.

My background: I am very light skinned and in my early thirties. I have oily and sensitive skin with facial acne since high school (many blackheads due to oil & large pores, random small bumps all over my face and infrequent cysts). I have tried countless over the counter and infomercial salicylic acid products for years with ho hum results. (I’ve always liked how salicylic acid makes the overall appearance of my skin look better. However, in the past I’ve found that a strong benzoyl peroxide, even though it burns, was better at treating my skin problems.) Also, I have never been to a dermatologist for prescription treatment and have never had a chemical peel mainly due to the costs involved.

That being said, I tried this product for the first time today and already love it! After years of dealing with scrubs and acne products I already know where my sensitive spots are, so I kept the acid away from the area surrounding my mouth. By doing that I was able to keep the product on the rest of my face for a couple minutes with minimal discomfort. (I used a paper towel folded into a triangle to apply and my favorite healing lotion since I couldn’t wait to buy gauze and the recommended non-comedonic moisturizer.) I was amazed to watch my blackheads start to “melt” away and my pores shrink. (This instant gratification alone makes it worth the price!) I am sure with repeated use (it says 6 treatments for best results) the product will continue to dissolve the small bumps as well and keep away any nasty cysts. This peel impressed me so much it prompted my first ever review. Thank you for making such a strong and effective salicylic acid available!

I have been using this product for over a year and a half, off and on. I have South Asian brown skin that is very acne prone and I have alot of dark acne scars that make my skin look uneven. Every time I use this product, I notice some tightening and of the skin with a natural glow as soon as I wash it off. After a couple of days, I can see my darker, scarry skin peeling with fresh, glowy skin underneath. If I’m expecting to go to a party or an event, I make sure I use this a week and a half prior to the event because that is usually how long it takes for me to get the ultimate results. It is a great little bottle of magic that works wonders for my scars, although I wish it would permanently remove my acne which is the only reason I rate it 4 stars. Granted, I don’t use this product as often as I should (usually 2-3 weeks between application). I’ve recommended this product for all my friends with acne scars and I’ve even gifted my mom and my aunt a bottle.

I am a lovely Latina. I have had hyper-pigmentation around my mouth. I was embarrassed at times to be seen. I bought many products cover up, concealers, foundation. Nothing worked as well as this product. I have used this product each time my skin improved. I am a work in progress. I see this beautiful skin appearing. It has also erased fine lines, extra plus. I wish I would of found this product a year ago. It would of saved me heart ache and lots of money. This product is worth the money. It was a miracle I had prayed for.

i love this product its a great spot treatment has soon has you feel a blemish coming on if you put the product on there it pretty much never fully shows! love this.

This stuff is amazing. I am 32 and have had consistent mild acne since I was 11 – nothing could control it! Laser treatments, antibiotics, proactiv – you name it I tried it. I was hesitatant to try something else since nothing ever worked – but for less than $20 it was worth a shot. I added this to my regime of items that had seemed to help a little in the past and saw some results after every treatment. It was not immediate but my face got a little better after each treatment – Then after the first complete round of treatment (6 weeks) the results were amazing. My face is 99% clear and I can get rid of/prevent more acne with the solution if I feel a problem area starting. For the first time I am in control of my face – my skin tone looks much better too. It is amazing and the price is even more amazing.
So no pain no gain right – so it stings/burns like crazy and I had to slowly increase the time to the full amount -(careful around the nose and mouth) stand with your face in front of a fan that helps, wash really well with water and then immediately use moisturizer and the burn goes away. After the first few treatments I felt a little sensitive to the sun so I tried to stay in the shade the day following but that went away with use. My skin tolerates spot treatments as needed but be careful and make sure your skin can tolerate the extra treatments. I wish I had found this years ago I will never go without it again. “

This product did exactly what it advertised to do…made my skin soft and took off the dead skin layer. I use it once a week with the same results I get from my dermatologist at $100 per session. Highly recommended product and seller.

The item was carefully packed and got here before the scheduled arrival date. Kudos to the seller! Anyway, I never had problems with acne when I was a teenager; however, I turned about 25 and bam, I suddenly have blackheads and pimples. The blackheads are most bothersome because they’re exceptionally noticeable on my nose and chin. I have tried every scrub out there to no avail.

Then I purchased this peel. I’ve never tried one before in my life so it was a novel experience. I will say that the first time I used it, there was significant discomfort. IE, it felt like someone was holding a blow torch to my face. The mask stayed on for only a minute. I got a little bit of redness, a little puffiness, but no peeling. I followed up with an oil free moisturizer. When I woke up in the morning, many of the blackheads had decreased in size or disappeared. Per the instructions, I waited 7 days and went back at it. This time, I was able to leave it on for about 3 minutes. My face is seriously peeling and now, there’s not a blemish on my face. I’ve been cleansing, toning, and moisturizing the same as I always do.

I would say that this product has been miraculous for me. I know the results aren’t permanent; nothing is. But this is something I’m willing to add to my weekly skin care regimen because the results have been so dramatic. Even the women I work with have been complimenting me on my skin. “

i love love love this stuff. i have very sensitive acne prone skin and this stuff is amazing. if you have any kind of skin irritation, do not get this stuff on it, ooooow! but so far, my skin looks much much younger, all nice and soft and dewy-hate the word but it’s true.

A great, great product for acne. I have really sensitive skin so I only used it once or twice a week for a minute of two but I really see a big difference.

Excellent peel for the price. A little goes a long way.

This I use every day mixed with something. I sometimes add vitamin E. My skin looks great. I will purchase the 100 size next time. This is the second time I have received the sample and I am impress with my skin. I have one spot to go appose to 10-12 spots in the beginning!

I bought this salicylic acid peel primarily for the resistant blackheads I have. Nothing I have tried can get rid of them. I thought this would finally do the trick since the description said that this peel is one of the best for blackhead control. It also supposedly helps with large pores, acne, and acne scars (all of which I have).

First of all, this company (Skin Laboratory) shipped the product impressively. It was double packaged with bubble wrap inside of a cardboard box. Shipping was SLOW. I assume that is because I ordered it with the available Super Saver shipping, though.

I don’t have sensitive skin at all and it really burns putting it on. In fact, I get extremely uncomfortable with this product on but after about 11 minutes, it starts phasing out. Washing it off is a pain, too. The first time I used it, I could only tolerate it for about five minutes. When I went to wash it off, I could still feel the stinging making me believe it wasn’t coming off or my face had been severely burned. It eventually came off, but it took a couple of minutes of intense washing. I personally didn’t need the moisturizer afterwards as I have a very oily face (hence the blackheads).

I didn’t see results for the first week. I used this every other day (even though the instructions advise against that) and my acne scars started peeling. At the end of a month, they were almost unnoticeable. I also had a lot less new acne marks forming.

One question I had before buying this product was “”how much will your face peel”"? In my experience, it peeled a lot. You could notice it standing about three feet away. Any farther back and it wasn’t noticeable. I had large flakes of skin coming off all over my face, especially my nose. In fact, if I pinched my nose, it would separate the dead layer of skin and make it fall off. It was pretty awesome.

I was excited that the top layer of skin on my nose was peeling off. I have had my blackheads for so long, I was worried that new skin growing over them was making it impossible to get rid of them. Unfortunately, this product did absolutely nothing on my blackheads. They are still in full force.

I used this product for two months and finally gave up with it. I did see improvement but this product is so high-maintenanced. What I mean by that is the fact it takes several minutes to use and you CANNOT go outside without expensive, specialized sunscreen because you’re at a higher risk for skin cancer using this product. It’s just too much work and worry.

This product is good to get your acne under control but after you’ve done that, I would use a different, less time consuming product to keep up with your acne. “

I’m 37 and have had acne since age 9 and still do. I have been a smoker for 18 years (quit 3 months ago-wish me luck), so obviously this has taken a toll on my skin. I have been using Retin-A since I was 16 years old. I have dark marks where previous acne has been. I have a few tiny dent-type scars that blend into my smile lines mostly. I also developed “”melasma”" 3 years ago…SUDDENLY when I was on a Caribbean cruise (obviously in the sun). Even though I had been using VERY high SPF and very water/sweat proof, on my face for many years…and was wearing it FULL TIME on this trip…it still appeared and never went away. It is less noticeable when I haven’t been in the sun for a very long time (winter time), but even with high SPF it still appears MUCH DARKER as soon as the sun hits my face and doesn’t go away at all during summer months. I also have had very dark circles under my eyes for many years due to my olive skin complexion. I also have had redness around my nostrils and on my chin for the past 7 years. 7 years ago a derm told me that the red stuff was also sun damage (I was expecting a rosacia diagnosis). I have also had large pores for a long time especially on my nose and chin…but they all look big to me. I also still have an oily T-zone.

Ever since I developed the melasma 3 years ago I have been searching for a cure that I could afford but I never found anything. My wrinkles and acne I have learned to live with…not happily but as a matter of nature. After researching I knew that the only fixes would be expensive salon or derm procedures. So I gave up and tried to embrace my new marks all over my face…(ARE YOU KIDDING?). I have not been able to do this so THANK GOD I RAN INTO THE REVIEWS OF THESE PRODUCTS!!! I’m SOOOOO EXCITED!!!

I purchased THIS peel, the Lactic 35% & Glycolic 25% Combo Gel Peel, the HQ+ (to use in the future – once I have a tolerance to peels), and the pH balancer. The balancer is worth the [...] bucks!!! I did buy all but the ph balancer @ [...] because it was a tiny bit cheaper and I like the applicator gauze that they sell. It is only [...] bucks for 200 and they are perfect for this use! More sanitary than using a brush over and over also. They are not very absorbent so you don’t feel like the gauze is sucking up/wasting the product.

5 days ago I got the purchase in the mail. I used the Salicylic first because it was a Saturday and I therefore knew I would have a little healing time, if needed. This Salicylic 20% was stronger than the Lactic 35% & Glycolic 25% Combo Peel. Today is Sunday (a week later) and I just used the combo peel.

So, I put this mask on and could only leave it on for 20 seconds. The feeling I had around my nostrils (the most sensitive part of my face) caused me to remove it. I KNOW that the peel was effective even in that short of a dose. Both masks make pores smaller IMMEDIATELY! Especially the biggest ones so THAT IS AWESOME!!! My skin felt/feels and looks very smooth, clean, brighter and tighter than prior to using (experience after using both peels). I can’t wait to work my way up to the HQ+ since that is the one that is for “”dark marks”". This Salicylic peel did make my darker areas of my face look a tiny bit brighter (including the redness, scaring, under eye circles and the melasma). This shocked me in a wonderful way, because this peel isn’t supposed to improve these things specifically. I had a mild breakout on my chin and forehead after this peel in areas I always have acne (about 3 days after using the peel) therefore I’m assuming that it was acne already underlying my skin that the peel “”brought out”". I’m used to this when ever I restart Retin-A so I’m not worried about it continuing. I had some redness and peeling only on my most sensitive areas of my face about 36-48 hours after using the peel. This only lasted for a day and was very mild. There was one tiny place that a thick piece of skin came off but I didn’t know it was there until it peeled off (happened to the area that “”stung”" most when peel was on). Today when I applied the combo peel I applied all over my face without putting it around my nostrils and left the peel on for 3 times longer than I was able to leave it on around my nose. From now on I will apply this way: face first, then sensitive areas for reduced time. I wouldn’t have guessed properly exactly where my sensitive areas were before using the peel all over so just try it out the first time and wash it all off as soon as one area has been stinging for a couple of seconds. This way you will have a gauge for what areas to be most careful with. I am looking forward to using this peel again and leaving it on full face for longer. I am guessing that I’m going to like the results of this peel better than the combo peel because it is stronger and my face can handle it…but only time will tell. I was able to leave the combo peel on for 5 minutes on non-sensitive areas. I was shocked after starting with this peel. I would have even left the combo peel on longer had it not been my first use of it. I DO SUGGEST THE PH BALANCER ALSO!!! I have been using Cetaphil moisturizer since it is so benign.

I’ll post an update in a month or so. Happy peeling!!!! Read the directions and don’t worry!!! Just make sure you have a very warm and wet washcloth waiting for you in the sink before you start and you won’t have a problem.

I have tried this product three times now. I see a little diiference in my pores but I have not had the results I expected after reading the reviews it got.

I’ve used everything to get rid of my adult acne. My skin is combination so I have dry spots and oily spots and frequent breakouts. I’m also getting fine lines. Every anti aging cream has made me break out and every acne medication has made my wrinkles worse. I thought I was a lost cause…until i stumbled on this! Wonderful stuff. I applied the first treatment for 2 minutes, it had started to sting a bit at about the 2 minute mark so I rinsed well with cool water and the stinging stopped. Immediately my pores were tightened, NO redness what so ever. Skin looked slightly firmer after one treatment, and every single one of my blemishes had shrank. The redness on my zits was reduced also. By day two, my skin had broke out slightly again but I reapplied the peel on day 3 for another 2 minutes and the results were even better! skin is so baby smooth! acne was “zapped” immediately and fine lines were less. Didnt have another post treatment breakout after that. Every single day my skin looks better. I cant even imagine what it will do for me after the recommended 6 treatments for full results!! I’m so excited about this! After 2 treatments my old acne scars are even fading, and old blackheads that have been embedded forever suddenly “popped” out!! I cant find a single blackhead on my face. amazing! I’m recommending to all my friends. My neighbor commented on how great my face looked on day 3. I told her my secret! after 3 days I look like I did 3-5 years ago (wrinkle wise) i cant wait for the full results finally something for aging skin that has teenage acne! It is drying, so put on lots of a non clogging cream. I’m using a vit e cream that has no pore clogging mineral oil in it. seems to work well with the peel.

I’m a licensed esthetician and have studied about many different peels and treatments for the skin. Salicylic Acid is one of the only chemical peels that can dissolve oil and is the best treatments for breakout. I recommend using it a few minutes every 5 – 10 days for mild to moderate acne. If you have severe (cystic) acne see a dermatologist before treating your skin with anything. I use Salicylic Acid 20% to keep my breakout under control and have had wonderful results.

I bought this peel for my son who has moderate acne and also for myself because I have bothersome blackheads I can’t seem to get rid of no matter what. I did the peel a couple of days ago and I can already tell a difference. I don’t believe I put enough solution on my face though or on my son’s face for fear that I would over do it so I believe next time we do this I will be sure to put plenty on. It does burn quite a bit but I believe it’s worth it for the end result. My face is just starting to peel and I’m excited to see how it will be after a few more treatments, especially for my son.

I just received this yesterday and tried it right away. At first it made my skin feel very warm, then the sting and burn kicked it. I could tolerate the sting but not everyone else can. My skin is combination, it’s oil at the t-zone and especially my nose is oily. So i put the salicylic acid on my forehead then nose then my chin. I put a little on my cheek because i could see my pores getting bigger there, but i must say my cheeks were the part that burned the most because it is dry there. So after i washed it off with lots of cold water and i could see my whiteheads around my nose pop up, i tried plucking them out but they were still half inside my nose. Also, i felt my skin was dryer which is a good thing for me because i have oily skin, the next morning my skin produced less oil and i’m very happy about that. I actually don’t get a lot of acne, but for the one pimple that i had it’s flat and almost gone. i’m trying to get rid of my blackheads mainly. So i’ll see how this works and update my review after a month.

From Vancouver, B.C Canada.

I just got this product in and tried it yesterday and after just one use, I can see such a difference. My face feels smooth and looks more even. I am so happy about this purchase!

If you suffer from acne (like I do ) you will love this product. The company who makes it is, imho, the best. I had tried one from another company (my review of it is on here somewhere) but this particular company is 100%. Beware, though, if you’re not used to using this, it’s seriously powerful stuff. You’ll feel tingles and slight burning, so read the directions first. It’s the best product I’ve ever used.

I’ve had acne since age of 13. Now 44. Recently it has become worse. First time using this product my acne became worse then improved. I use this on Monday and use the TCA peel on Wednesday. My acne has improved alot, my skin is getting better every week I use this. I have been using the TCA peel 4 months before. TCA peel seems to work better with the Salicylic acid peel. I wished that I have known this along time ago.

My middle-age skin was in need of a wake-up. I hadn’t had a professional facial in about 4 months, and I really didn’t want to drop $100 on another, so I tried this. Good choice for immediate results.

My main issues — congested skin, big pores. I saw immediate improvement after only two applications for a minute or so. I was definitely in need of help, and this product helped. It also is helped to heal a cystic pustule. The only time I saw such immediate improvement on one of these was when I resorted to steroidal shots to heal a nagging one.

Money well spent in my opinion.

I’ve been using this product for 5-weeks. Honestly, my skin looks the same. The only time I had any peeling was when I got a little peel happy and applied Alpha Hydroxy on off days. YES! I know. Not everyone will experience peeling all the time, and not that I really wanted that. I just wanted…something. Granted, I only spent $18.95. I should have known better. Bah.

After reading so many positive reviews i was very excited to purchase this peel and have it sent to a place where i reside, to the Middle East. My skin is not sensitive, not sun damaged, ocasional acne and i have no problem tolerating the stinging. I am 38 y.o.and have some uneven skin texture, some pores and slight rinkle around the nose and mouth. these are 3 reasons i wanted to improve with my skin.

Day 1. Applied for 2 min. Slightly red skin all over the face, the lines ( rinkles)skin around the mouth became very red and very pronounced. Next day no reddnes,no peeling at all, just dry skin and very pronounced rinkles around the mouth.
Day 2. 4-5 min. Same results.
Day 3. 10 min. The skin next day around mouth rinkles peeled leaving smooth texture and very red patches and lines. The rest of the face did not peel. Just dry.
Day 4. 10 min. No peeling on the forehead, cheeks, nose. Some peeling on the chin leaving again patches of smooth but red skin. The skin under the chin and neck is very dry- no peeling at all.
Day 5. 10 min avoiding the peeled skin. Nothing on the forehead, cheeks, nose! Just a little dry. The skin under the chin is very dry- no peeling, and the peeled patches around the mouth and some on the chin are soft but red, which i hope will heal.
The instructions says ” individual treatment regimens can vary from a daily use to weekly
use, depending on skin tolerance”.

Just wonder, if anybody else experienced the same results ( or no results ). I don’t want to beleive that all those great reviews were written by people who work for the company.
Any comments or suggestions?

I have been using this peel for a few weeks now hoping for great results like I read in the reviews. I’m not sure why, but this peel REALLY dries out my skin – just on the bottom have (jaw, lower cheek). I have very oily skin, so this was unexpected. I followed the directions and left it on for less than a minute each time, but still ended up w/ several brown patches of very dry, scabby skin. Then two days later I start to peel severely and this lasts a few days. I’m sure it’s a great product, I just haven’t had good results. It did, however, reduce oil and blackheads. I’m going to try it in combination w/ the Lactic Acid 50% peel as recommended and see how that goes.

I started using this product after spending over $900 (and nothing happened) for microdermabrasion plus acid peel and laser therapy (4x) for my acne prone sensitive skin. At first, I could only tolerate 1 minute. Now I am up to 10 minutes/ 1-2x per week. One thing I learned from the dermatologist is to use a small fan during the peel. It cools the burn so I can tolerate it longer. If it burns unbearably with the fan, I suggest that you remove the product with a washcloth and water (mine is the upper lip area). So far, I do see some smoothness in my forward, but my chin still has breakouts. I don’t “frost” like I did with the other acid peel. I’ve noticed that my skin is less oily. I’ve read somewhere that it takes skin 4 weeks to heal a pimple and I don’t know if I have the patience for that! I will keep trying this product in hopes that my skin will improve.

So, I applied the peel yesterday and already this morning I’ve noticed that the redness around my blemishes has cleared up. I’m peeling only where there was a pimple, so that’s good, right? The skin that didn’t have acne feels super smooth and looks awesome. I rated it four stars, because I’m waiting to completely clear my skin before I grant this product five of them.

Good deal, excellent product, will definitely buy again!

The first week I LOVED the peel. It burned but I used a fan which helped ALOT. My skin was flaking and underneath my new skin looked great. A week later I tried doing it right after a shower and i also put on alot more than i usually put on. My cheek now has a brown patch on it thats very dry. Im hoping it will fade away and its not a chemical burn. I would recommend to use only twice a week and don’t try to put it on for longer just to get faster results.

If anyone has experienced the same patches please comment and let me know what happened I am scared!

Also it’s cool how your existing pimples just peel off. This is great and hopefully the patch on my cheek will peel and new skin will show!!

I reviewed this back in the summer. Loved it then, love it now. I’m African American with a Medium to Dark Brown complexion. I’ve had cystic acne along my jaw line since having a baby (about four years). It does burn the first few times but you tolerate it more and more. It worked within 2-3 months. My patience has built up after using sooo many products and waiting for results. This is it. Within 3 months the scars had faded. The “Cyscic” acne was gone AND not coming back. I wanted to give face a break and just purchased the “lactic” peel. BIG MISTAKE! No real results from that in the last 2 months and it caused hyperpigmentation so its back to the Salicylic. If you really have an acne problem give this time be patient it works!

Ancient blackheads have just been up and pushing themselves out on their own since I started using this stuff. This after years and years of mediocre results with Retin-A and loads of OTC whatnot. I can’t say enough good things about this. Used straight on a cotton ball, it sends pore junk fleeing in terror, and mixing a dash in with my moisturizer daily = no re-clogging.

This was my second purchase from skinlaboratory.com; A+ on shipping to Canada quickly and for a reasonable price.

I have suffered from acne scarring for years and this really works. My skin is so much brighter and beautiful now that I can actually see it without the acne scars and its also easy to use

I saw results just using this product twice!! my pores were shrunken and my skin less oily. It burns a little so get used to that. It cleared up all of my pimples and most of my blackheads. I wish I found this in highschool when my acne was worse but im soo happy with this product. Defintaly works.

Works as described, although some areas of my face feel a burning sensation sooner than others, so I can only keep it on for about a minute. Still, my skin is clean and soft after each use, with no redness.

I have used this peel about 5 or 6 times and use about tiwce a week. So far i can say that this really leaves your skin smooth and REALLY does shrink pores. This is the only thing i have used that has had a major effect on the large pore festival i used to have on my face. It also did fade dark spot just a little bit the only thing it didn’t do for me is to prevent new acne from forming. Not sure if that is bcos i am still in the “it would get worse before it gets better stage” but i have seen more breakouts lately with the use of this peel. I also alternate with TCA 10% peel so not sure if that could be it as well. Anyway overall this is a good product. And i do hope to see some improvement with preventing new acne or might have try a higher strength. I am also africam american and will recommend this for dark skin.

I am in school for esthetics and have the good fortune of having teenagers to practice on. I bought the 20% Salicylic to try on my son who had grade 3 acne. He isn’t great about taking care of his skin, so this was going to be a challenge. We started with one layer, once a week for about 6 weeks. It seemed that his skin would flare up for a day or two and then calm back down and as the weeks went by, his skin really changed. I noticed that the flare ups would not be so intense if we only left it on for five minutes. It appears that we really only need him on a maintenance once or twice a month now- if that. Now if only he would exfoliate!
Using this product has been a great experience and I have just ordered two other types of peels. Thanks Skin Lab!

I have only used this 2 times but can already see an improvement. It does burn and the 1st time I could only keep it on my face 2 minutes before I had to start rinsing. The 2nd try I could leave it on 4 minutes. I will continue to use this product.

I have used this product several times already and I really notice a difference in the texture of my skin. My breakouts are fewer and Scars are less noticeable. I would highly recommend this product.

I have been fighting blackheads ever since my teens. Even with washing my face twice a day, proper toning and moisturizing, they never seemed to disappear. Beyond the blackheads that plague my t-zone, my skin is in good shape.

I researched online for tricks to remove blackheads and was advised to try a salicylic acid mask on my problem areas to clean out the pores. The first time I used it, I followed the directions of keeping it on for only one minute (and building it a minute at a time each use) and I used it on my whole face. After rinsing with cold water and moisturizing my face well, my skin was ridiculously soft. The next day my skin looked glowing but there were still blackheads. As I used it every 3 days since then, the appearance of the blackheads on my t-zone has diminished. I know they are there because I analyze my skin too much but overall the quantity and size of them have been reduced. I have been using a pore minimizing toner with it as well to help tighten up my pores too.

I am really happy with the results but definitely test this product first to make sure it is safe for your skin and only use it on problem areas at the recommended every 3 days because I was using it over my entire face and noted some spots were getting dry. I figured leave good enough alone. Also it does tingle, a lot. At the point I was using it for 4 minutes, it got unbearable at the 3 minute mark but I sucked it up.

Hi, I’ll keep this short in order to avoid being redundant since a lot of people on here have already given in-depth reviews.
But, I too had a positive experience with this product. Shipping was fast–two days, and I saw immediate results after the first (1 minute!) peel: my pores were smaller, and it had already started to fade scars from post-acne. In my opinion, this is one of those products that give you piece of mind because you know you’re getting MORE for your money.
Great product from an excellent company. I look forward to buying their glycolic peels in the future as well. 5/5

I have ordered from the 2 times and both times were very fast delivery and everything came packages well so no breakages!
Very pleased.

I felt and seen a change the 1st time I used the product, it’s awesome

I purchased the Salicylic/20 and Lactic/70 peels. The Salicylic peel works wonders on my tough heel calluses. The Lactic gel make my face feel very soft. These items are now a staple in my skin care routine.

I’m very happy about this product and pleased with the company as well. I’ve now ordered twice from them, and both times my order came within two days! I wanna add, I also like that they are not wasteful with the packaging. I’ve been upset about that with some other cosmetic companies (cough… Sephora… cough). So they would definitely be my first choice when I decide to order another peel. The card they included had clear instructions, which was nice too.

Now for the peel… I’ve only been using for two weeks, but my skin is really looking nice already. I do find that it stings a little, usually while I’m washing it off. Do be careful and only leave on for a minute the first time! It’s better to be safe with your skin. Still, this is not a really harsh peel that will burn your face off if you leave it too long. I’ve tried some spot treatments that I left on overnight, and this didn’t seem to be a problem.

I’ve now ordered another peel from them that I’m going to rotate with, since my reading on the internet seems to indicate that different peels will address different problems. But for clearing up acne, this is great! I’m really happy with my skin, and I will definitely order again… probably the bigger bottle next time!

Excellent products. Love the peels and great service. Came with explicit instructions how to use and not mess up. Ater reading several reviews decided to order and try myself. Now I have a peel regimine and can perform my own facials without spending $100 at the spa or esthetician. I recommend these peels to anyone that has had previous peels and cant afford to spend the money.

After years of sun damage and wrinkles forming on my skin, I never thought I could finally find something to help my complexion. Not only did it clear up my acne, but it made my skin feel soft and new. My wrinkles are much less noticeable and my skin looks a lot healthier. Not many products actually work but I’m glad to say that this one did. I’m very happy that I decided to use this product and I recommend it to everyone that wants better skin.

At first i was skeptical of this acid peel, but changed my mind soon after.
I took before photos to see the change the peel would have on my face, and its only been about 4 weeks, but i will take pics soon of the after results after 6 weeks.

Im 20, male, white, with slightly oily skin, and acne that sometimes turns horrible on me and makes cysts only on cheeks though. One cyst next to my eye and eyebrow left a bad scar.

This stuff does tingle a bit, but very bearable. Used first for 2 mins, and had no effect, upped it to 4, same result. Used the full 8 mins the next day, started to see improvements. I modified the instructions a bit because my skin is used to exfoliations by 10% benzoil peroxide which only made pimples smaller and face a bit dry.

I used every other day for the full 8 mins every time. But i suggest follow their instructions first before adjusting it. No down time here, and no redness like some people mentioned, and i dont apply moisturizer. The skin feels same before and after application, but results can been seen a few hours after the application as well as increased results over 24-48 hours. The company suggests using a moisturizer, so dont take my word for it that you may not need it, so start with that. I started first using this product with a moisturizer but i think it clogged my pores and cause mild acne.

The results i got were:
-Pores got smaller noticeably on the nose, but not as much on the cheeks.
-Face became much more smoother, the scars got blended in(not the major ones thought)
-Face is less oily after application as well as for the next 24 hours or so. No moisturizer was needed for me, as the amount of oil on my skin after use of the peel stayed at a perfect level.
-Face got lighter (can be seen in my pictures), and red spots from old acne lightened up slightly.
-Acne breakout decreased alot. I no longer get acne on my cheeks and forehead. My problem is the nose and chin, mainly the bottom portion of the nose.

Final Comment: I would recommend this product to first time chem peel users. My sister is trying it right now. My skin is not sensitive, so i will be looking for a stronger solution, maybe 30% salicylic, or 35% glycolic. May buy this (in the 100 mL bottle) after i get rid of my red spots to maintain an acne free face.

Ill keep you guys updated with what happens in the next 2 months or whatever because its only been 1 month, and full results may take much longer. btw, i still have half the bottle left after 1 month use.

I love this stuff, I’m actually about to place another order right now. I’ve been using this product for about 2-3 weeks now, and I haven’t had a single breakout. And the scars a slowly fading out.

So, i just purchased this product and arrived yesterday. I NEVER had a chemical peel in my life, so i was really careful with the product. I didn’t put the peel on my cheek, i wanted to try the acne prone area: Forehead & Chin first before i proceed. Well, i put it on for 1 min and washed it off with cold water. it feels really cool and refreshing when the product is on my face. No pain or sting at all. After that I rinse it out really well with cold water. Amazingly, the product doesn’t try up your skin right away. It just creates like a real thin layer, then i applied moisturizer and went to bed! This morning i woke up, no peel… feels the same. thats why i don’t know if this product is really working yet. I need more time to tell. But it does feel really good when its placed on your skin. Think about it! Most acne clearing gels have 2 % salicylic acid ingredients, this has 20% … so, it has to work in the long run. i’m really optimistic! Will update soon!
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After 5 uses, no significant sign of improvment. I love the refreshing feeling of the peel after its washed off. Should i be using this product every 2-3 days ? I’m also using the Glycolic Acid Peel 35% which i feel does create an overnight smoother skin texture.

After wasting 15+ years of my life and tons of money at the Derm I have the clearest skin EVER! I love this product. I peel at night and follow with with cetaphil lotion & cleanser when I get too dry, use Panoxyl bar soap and cheap 10% benzoyl peroxide cream from w@lm@rt in the a.m. and face and backne haver never been better. I just bought the lactic and glycolic and hope to add them to my routine for scarring. My only complaint is that they don’t have an even bigger bottle, I love this stuff!

I’m happy with the 20% salicylic. I seem to have quite tough skin though so I’m looking forward to trying the 30% soon.

Seems to be eliminating dark spots

The product is authentic and it works great. It was not watered down and I received it promptly. I will use them again & again & again!

Wow, this stuff is great. I had no idea a treatment so simple could be so effective (for periodic cystic acne on cheeks). Skin less oily too. Once a week, and skin is so much better. (I wouldn’t use more than once a week though). Wish I had heard about this years ago.

My skin looks a lot better already. I started with the Salicylic Acid and used the Glycolic Acid a week later. My skin is smoother and more even toned already. A great choice of products with very thorough instructions.

Works great! The instructions say to use a mild soap like Cetaphil; however, I decided to use Dove face wash (much cheaper)! I washed my face twice and pat dry it; apply Skin Laboratory with my finger tips onto the affected area. The first time all I could take was a minute and I had to rinse it off. You get use to it with time. The pimples on my forehead are much smaller and disappearing.

I bought this item to use as a mild chemical peel, but happily discovered that it works well in controlling new acne breakout.

My face is clearer and healthier looking

I have been using this product for about a month now and I must say I have seen positive changes! I still have persistent acne on my right cheek but once I apply the peel it starts to dissapear fast. This product has shown positive signs clearing the dark spots on my face too. I have spent so much money on many products including proactive but this works far much better! I hope I continue to see positive results so I can have a spotless and healthy skin once again. I would reccommend this product no doubt. Also, I have dark skin and I sometimes use it more often than advised(don’t do it because I do). Goodluck!

March 25th- Still have acne but they have decreased in severity. I Still have dark spots but since using this peel, they have continue to lighten. I am still breaking out and changes right now seems slow so I’m thinking of buying Lactic acid peel. I’ll give y’all an update later. I would still recommend this product, I just thought by now, I’d have a flawless face.

I just began using it this week and I already notice a difference in my skin. It does cause some discomfort, but I would DEFINITELY suggest this product to someone else

First off, Skin Laboratory is a wonderful company to work with….very quick shipment, packaged well, love the detailed instructions that come along. The results…..Whoa! My nose has been bothering me a great deal….those darn blackheads…..my pores have been enlarging…….I’ve tried other products to fight these symptoms, Dr. Perricone and Dr. Denese….both have good products but This Peel is solving the problem and fast too. Loving it! I have dry skin so I ordered and just received Skin Lab’s lactic acid which is recommended for dryer skin. But glad I started with this formula for a boost and the lactic will hopefully maintain. Go for it ladies. FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS! This is potent stuff if you haven’t used anything like it before. Go slow. I had a peel done in my dr’s office a few years back and knew what to expect…..by the way, that simple peel was $125.00.

I received the peel very quickly. I’ve used it about three times now and it seems to be an excellent product! The price is great and I expect my bottle to last a long time. I hope to continue seeing great results!!! good luck fellow peelers hoping to combat acne, whiteheads, and blackheads. I highly recommend it!

Ok…never tried an at-home salicylic peel but this was pretty good. The directions said to use to before the acid peel (and Acid/Beta peel) but I wasn’t sure about the pH or the sensitivity of my skin to this stuff.

Although–I plan to try a salicylic/glycolic peel back to back I feel as if I may have to use a weaker salicylic. My glycolic peel is strong (40-50%) and I’m scared that it may overwhelm my skin.

Anyway–I’ve never done a full-face salicylic peel.
I peel section of my face but I mainly use the salicylic for spot treatments once a week (i apply with a q-tip). You have to assess your own skin sensitivity to see what you can/can’t handle but salicylic can be left on the skin as a spot treatment.
***Just don’t try this with Lactic or Glycolic acid.***

I bought this product about 2 weeks to ago and already I see and difference in my over skin appearance. I have suffered from acne since the age of 11 and have done all the usual to help clear up my skin condition with little result. However, after two or three peels using this product I see a difference. My skin is smoother. I have minimal underthe surface pimples. Unfortnately, I am a squeezer so i do have some acne scars especiall around my jaw line. However, I see these are lighter. I am so pleased. I also use the lactic peel.

My items arrived ahead of schedule and were excellent quality. I will be ordering more soon. I am very pleased!

This product is unbelievable, it really works!!!! I’ll be back to buy more!!!!!

Very helpful for my teenage sons acne

This peel is just perfect. It not only works on the scars but also helps control acne. I’ve used it for 4 weeks now (applying it once a week ), and haven’t had a single new breakout. The peeling is subtle, but none of my blemishes are visible anymore.

Although the instructions say not to keep it on for more than 5-7 mins, I keep it on for 2 hours. I’m not saying everyone should do that. (I did try keeping it on for 10mins for the first time and nothing happened). Maybe it’s because my skin is used to salicylic acid.

I have been using the Neutrogena 2% salicylic products for three years with no great results. And this peel worked wonders in a month. Needless to say, I’ve discontinued using them.

Also, the processing was pretty fast. Got it in four days flat.
All in all, a wonderful product.

I have had a few professional salicylic peels done previously, and although this is not as strong, it does a good job of smoothing my skin and shrinking pimples. I like to rotate this with a lactic glycolic peel, leaving a day or two in between for recovery.

I have only been using this peel for a couple of weeks, and already I notice a distinct difference in the appearance of pores on my cheeks and overall breakout. I’d recommend this to anyone with skin breakouts.

I received the product as it was advertised but so far have seen very little results. Judging from the reviews for this product, everyone needs to find the right way to use it for themselves. Instructions it comes with vary from what many out here have said they do with the same product. Try it at a couple minutes to be safe and go up from there. I’m up to using it for 10 minutes every few days.

I have to preface this review with the fact that I use other skin care and health products namely Retin-A Micro, b-control, and a good moisturization regime. Also, I have sensitive and oily skin. Moreover, I have medium-dark brown skin (for a color reference it would be Bare Escentual’s golden dark), so for those with skin like mine I know how important it is to hear from someone like me.

For those who have not ever had a peel I would not recommend starting out with this. The skin needs time to acclimate to salicylic acid like any strong acid. However, for those who have been getting peels of %10 or more I would recommend using this peel. Follow the directions precisely. This skin laboratory peel does not self neutralize (like perfect peel, which is much like the professional peels), so you can time it to where your skin has more absorption. Basically, the longer you keep it on the more concentrated the peel gets (if you will). It is good to use when you have a large (cystic) pimple. It is also good for exfoliating the skin after using retin-a. The best advice I can give for this product and any peel is moisturize, moisturize, moisturize. Do not peel the dead skin because this can cause more scarring: put simply apply a good moisturizer. This product of course will not give you dramatic results immediately. It is an overtime product. I highly recommend stepping up to 30% and then higher (for African descendant skin please do within reason). I also recommend still using this once you have stepped up to help refresh the skin.

This product is good for smoothing and tightening of the skin within three days, but again couple this with a good skin care regime. This peel alone will not help, but with other hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic products your skin will look nice! Good luck and God Bless.

I just tried out the Salicylic20% peel and I’m surprised that it worked out good for the first try. People must of been expecting too much from it on its first try. My skin has never felt that smooth and refreshed in a long time. I was able to leave it on for 10min(could of gone longer) and didnt experience any irriation. I also have sensitive skin! Got my item on time and in good packaging.

Works like a charm. Thanks.

I started having problems with adult onset acne at about age 25 – am now 40. Have tried everything – oral antibiotics, topical antibiotics, retin-a, etc. etc. Despite trying numerous dermatologists, I never got what I considered good results – just a three minute visit and a couple of scripts. Decided to try this – at the price, nothing to lose. Man am I pleased. For the first time, acne is resolved (I have used the peel once a week for about six weeks). My scarring is improved and my skin tone is becoming much more even. Even improving my melasma. I would highly recommend this product. Word of caution. Acne will worsen after the first treatment – wait it out – it will improve Dramatically..

This 20% salicylic acid peel works far better than any of its weaker friends could. It burns like crazy when you have it on, but as soon as you rinse it off you notice you skin looks fantastic and glowing.
You will notice it continuing to work all week as your pores become unclogged.
You only have to use it once a weak, which is great, and you use so little that this bottle will last forever.
Next to daily use of prescription strength retinol, this is the best thing i’ve ever tried for clearing up skin, and it doesn’t make your skin flake off in a noticeable and unwanted way.
I highly recommend it (but only if you can stand the discomfort of application for a few minutes a week)

I think I probably should have gotten the 30% salicylic acid. I’ve used it 3 times (once per week as the instructions recommend), but I haven’t seen any results. Some websites suggest using it twice a week, so maybe I will try that.

This is my first week and I have a lot less oil and pimples. I was even complimented on how bright and clear my complexion looked.

I started getting acne young, when i was about 10 and i didnt know how to look after my skin then. No cleansing, toning or even moisturizing because i thought that would give me more spots, what a fool i was.
The problem with black skin is that it hyperpigments easy and by the time i was 21 i couldnt bare to look at myself in the mirror, i had so many acne scars i couldnt stand it. Dermatologists were no help, the pills and creams are useless if you dont have a good skin care regimen which is something the doctors dont usually tell you.
In 2001 called around and was told by everyone on Harley Street that dermabrasion and skin peels were not for black skin tones so i paid £1800
for laser treatment. It worked to some extent, the spots went and my skin looked clearer but if i had known about this product i wouldnt have bothered.
The truth is that these skin acids can and are used safely on ebony skin tones and have been for years. I am a caramel complexion (like Tyra Banks), my first peel ever was the Skin laboratoty 70% lactic acid peel and i experienced no problems at all, just be sure to follow the instructions. My second peel was the salicylic 20% peel by Skin Laboratory and my skin looks great. My skin is visibly clearer, lighter due to the fact that the hyperpigmentation is fading, i just look great and i’m so happy. And for the price, its a bargain compared to £200 per month on microdermabrasion or £1800+ for a course of laser treatments. I would highly recommend both the product and the company. I honestly cant imagine my life without these peels now, i’m totally smitten.

For me there never has been any product which, all by itself, has totally prevented break-outs. But this salicylic acid peel definitely does help: skin is somewhat smoother. I use several products so it is admittedly difficult to determine how much of the benefits are attributable to this product versus the others. I started using this peel once a week for five minutes per the instructions but can see after a couple of sessions that I can leave it on longer (15+ minutes) and use it more frequently (my skin is not especially sensitive– I have been using products like Tretinoin and Glycolic Acid lotion for years). This peel also improves the skin on the backs of my hands! I will definitely purchase again when I use up my first bottle.

I didn’t quite know what to expect when I bought this. After reading instructions I gave it a shot, it burns somewhat but no worse then putting a liquid bandaid on. After three days or so I noticed the top layer of my skin was starting to peel. Week and a half of using it every other day and my skin has peeled twice and returned to normal.

I can tell the difference, like one reviewer noted yes it doesn’t completely get rid of a scar but it did what it was supposed to, blend it in a lot better. Newer scars are completely gone, older one faded just a bit. I would buy this again.

It works to shrink existing zits and I think it softens the scars as well. I haven’t used it long enough to know for sure. But for the price, it’s definitely worth the try. Go easy on the first few applications.

I’ve had a pimple problem for years. After years of trying different brands of items, going to doctors, nothing really works for me. I accepted the fact that I couldn’t “stop” pimples.

The truth is pimples stay present for a small period of time on a person’s face. What stays for a longer time are the scars left after pimples.

This product is said to remove the scars after a pimple has come and gone. Honestly, it does peel some skin off the scar, but the scar never really goes away. I followed specific instructions that came with the product and I wasn’t able to get the results promised. My pimple scar seems like it looks a bit better, but that’s it. I can still see it clearly.

I wouldn’t recommend this product. Do some of your own research and try to find some competitive products that work better.

Great product, i am very pleased and I’ve only used it once.