Glycolic Acid

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Originally posted by Piglet

Someone suggested using 50% glycolic acid. That sounds so strong. I used a 5% before but didn't see much results? Anyone have experience with the higher concentrations? Any results? They are quite expensive.

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Originally posted by dana

that must have been a goof and they meant 5% (not 50%) - 50% would probably give you a good burn!

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Originally posted by piglet

oh no, they mean 50% alright. check out this website. www.aquaglycholic.com. The intensity runs from 20% to 50% acid level.

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Originally posted by dana

i saw the website. the highest level of glycolic acid was 14% (in the body cleanser & body shampoos), but nothing near 50% glycolic acid was included in any product.

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Originally posted by Tracey

I used this product called Glytone for a while. It contained 18% glycolic acid. It came in a wash & lotion combo. I ordered it from dermadoctor.com for about $30. I had minimal results. My bumps did get less bumpy, but the redness stayed. I have never heard of a 50% concentration. That sounds too high to be safe for your skin.

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Originally posted by Denise

The 50 % glycolic acid does exist. I ordered a bottle from
Larachem, a canadian company. It's a glycolic peel that's meant
for professional use only, but they sell it on the net.
(I think it's www.larachem.com if not, just look up Larachem in google or altavista
and you will find it). I can't tell you the results because I haven't tried it. Shortly after I received it,
I've read over and over again to avoid high concentration peels at
all costs on black skin because of hyperpigmentation and a dermatologist
told me the same thing recently (Again, money wasted for me...)
It might help some of you. It's supposed to be helpful for severe cases.

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Originally posted by piglet

oops, i meant www.larachem.com
...but sure doesn't sound safe to try!