As you should be well aware glycolic acid products come in a wide range of concentrates and potencies. From the mild 2% creams to the medical strength 50+% acids there is a product on the market that can be used to provide treatment to your skins conditions.
However because of the wide range of concentrates available within the glycolic acid range it can be very confusing as to which level of concentrate you need and how often you should be using these products.
This post is designed to answer the question ‘how often can you use a 35% glycolic acid product’?
Who Should Be Using a 35% Glycolic Acid Product?
The only people who should even think about using a 35% concentrate glycolic acid product are those who have slowly built there way up from the milder through the more moderate potency glycolic acid products. And even then this product should be used with extreme care. Due to the high concentrate of acid within these products it is very likely that if they are used by inexperienced practitioners that skin damage can result.
If you are considering the use of such a high potency beauty product it is also advised that you consult either your local physician or beauty therapist. These people will be experienced in the application of such a glycolic product and will be able to guide you in the safest and most effective use of these products.
To specifically answer the question ‘how often can you use a 35% glycolic acid product’ – it will really depend on your current skin condition, your past product usage history and the goals you wish to achieve for yourself.
Most professionals don’t recommend using such a high strength product more than once every couple of months – while others seem to think the once per month should be OK. We recommend that you make sure you speak to your local skin care professional prior to the home application of such a strong glycolic acid, only then can you rest assured that you will not cause your skin any permanent damage.