A glycolic acid peel will give you distinctly different results when compared to using a salycilic acid peel due to the way the active ingredients contained within each interact with the dead skin cells on your body.Glycolic acid tends to emphasize skin rejuvenation while salycilic acid is more beneficial to acne prone and break out skin conditions.
As such one common question we get asked a lot is – can I alternate between a glycolic peel and a salycilic peel?
The answer is a simple yes, you definitely can alternate between these two types of cosmetic acids. And doing so will often help you achieve a wider range of goals in your skincare regime. At first you will be able to get away with regular switching between these two products, however after time and as you begin to strip away more and more layers of dead skin, you will need to reduce the amount of alternating between these products that you do. After all you do not want to remove your skin faster than the new skin can regenerate.
The combination of a glycolic and salycilic acid is very beneficial for people with faded skin pigmentation, uneven skin texture and oily / acne prone skin.
As with the introduction of all new skin care products, especially ones in which the active ingredient is an acid – it is highly recommended that you talk to a qualified dermatologist before implementing them on your skin. These dermatologists will recommend products that will perfectly suit your own requirements and lessen the chance of any adverse effects from these products.