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April 23, 2012
Cons:
burns, stings, can be irritating, not effective on current acne
I've been through everything...home treatments like tea/honey/lemon juice to expensive serums and even v-beam.
But nothing has been as effective on stubborn red marks than my 50% lactic acid peel.
It does take a while, but you'll notice a satisfying improvement after a month. Your skin even glows a little bit. They advise you to use this once a week....but I use it every other day :D It was working for me until i left it on for over 10 minutes (bad) and i burnt my skin off, leaving it red and flaky and scaly for over a week. I use this as a spot treatments on red marks that i've had for over 2 years. (sad sad life hahahahaha)
I don't recommend using it on open skin (it'll bleed instantly) or even on current acne. Just red marks/scars. Good luck on your journeys!
February 23, 2012
Pros:
Reduces hyper pigmentation/scars
Skin felt smoother
Cons:
Didn't do much for my acne
Skin becomes really sensitive to sun the day after
I choose lactic acid peels because my hyper pigmentation was pretty severe. Now after a month of using 50% concentration, my skin is noticeably clearer, the marks, I would say are much lighter in appearance. If your thinking about it, go get it. You definitely can't go wrong with this product. It's cheap and a high return for such a low-risk :P Just make sure you don't leave it on for more than 8 minutes and make sure you apply a good moisturizer/sunscreen. Cheers.
August 4, 2011
Pros:
Removes hyperpigmentation, acne and acne scars. Also leave face feeling smoother.
Cons:
Burns like hades!
I started using a 40% LA peel on my entire face, for about 5 mins and progressed to about 10 mins. By then it had stopped burning so badly and my skin was clearing up. I then jumped to 88% and started using it for spot treatments. I discovered that if a new pimple sprouted, I could put a dab of the LA 88% on it and it would completely remove the pimple. However, I once forgot I'd had it on and left it on for 15 mins, which was extremely bad because I got a chemical burn and was left with blackened areas where I'd applied it. So be extremely careful about that.
December 6, 2009
Pros:
cheap
prevents acne
makes skin smoother
Cons:
can cause undesirable reaction in people with sensitive skin or those who go in the sun a lot
my source for lactic acid is actually sour cream, which i mix with honey, both of which are readily available. i apply this mask once a week, and it has helped to reduce scarring, as well as breakouts themselves. so yeah, it worked for me :).
May 23, 2009
Pros:
little to no redness(what redness i had was gone in less than two hrs)
the peel was just a little uncomfortable on my skin
after one treatment i can already tell a difference
Cons:
i did the peel about six o clock last night, around eleven i already noticed the peeling, and when i woke up im not gonna lie it was pretty gross with all the dead skin, but i washed my face with a gentle cleanser and applied aloe vera and its better
My gramma did a 20% lactic acid peel for me, she said its not something i can just go out and buy so for what i had done you would need to go to someone who professionally does this stuff and since im her granddaughter shes not charging me for this so im not sure the cost, but i would think its pretty reasonable. we only left it on for about 5 or 6 min. This morning i think my face already looks better, the red scars i have i can tell faded a bit and the pimple i did have are less inflammed. Im a little scared that the peeling will keep up but so far i think this is amazing. ill keep posting updates, im going to keep doing a peel every ten days until my red scars are all gone and my skin is pretty again!
May 12, 2009
Pros:
I am using a cream with 10% lactic acid in conjuction with a tretinoin cream (0.05%) for two weeks and I have seen a great difference in my red marks and less acne forming!
Cons:
Sun sensitivity
Lactic acid is very effective at fading acne marks!
March 22, 2009
Pros:
Less acne, scars fading!
Cons:
stings just a little bit.
I have been using the 40% for 2 weeks now and i am having less breakouts and my scars are all fading!
February 7, 2009
Pros:
Doesnt dry ur skin out,no peelin,can be used with acne products "but not over doin it"
Cons:
Does Sting a little,it is Expensive for small bottles..
i've been using the 40% ,after 2 weeks i noticed my face brighter and not red at all.my acne did improve, i noticed a different so thats a good thing...make up artists choice dot com...there products are good and the have sum good things on there. if you have light acne these may be all you need right here "LACTIC ACID"..
December 2, 2008
Pros:
works right away. will not burn as badly as a higher % AHA or BHA. can be used more than once a week. Zaps zits fast.
Cons:
your skin will peel in some places and flake... so use jojoba oil and a gentle cleanser.
I've had adult acne since my middle 30's (i'm now in my 40's) and couldnt' afford spa treatments. did research, used according to directions (carefully) and not only does this help my acne, but also fine lines, sun discoloration and skin clarity.
I started with a 30% and now use a 55% peel.
March 10, 2008
Pros:
Cost Effective
Great for dry skin
Cons:
Takes a long time to see any real results
I have very fair skin, and started getting fine lines at 17! I have always had freckles, and as I approached 30, I didn't like the way they made my skin look. My skin is dry, so I went for a 55% Lactic Acid Peel. The first time I used it, it got rid of the top layer of gunk on my skin, and my skin glowed! I also found little blackheads and large pores that I had never seen before. But as I kept using the peel (once a week), my pores tightened, and I have not had ONE pimple. I have noticed a slight improvement in my fine lines, but a noticeable improvement in the texture and look of my skin, even without makeup.
Pros:
fades red marks