Using Mandelic Acid peel

AHAs works by loosening the bonds between damaged skin cells on the surface of your skin, and sloughing them off to reveal newer and healthier skin.

Mandelic acid is known to be an effective AHA (alpha hydroxy acid) which helps in exfoliating dead skin cells and revealing fresh smooth skin underneath. The acid works like a gentle peel because of its large molecules, It helps remove the top layer of your skin in a gentle way, and can be a great addition to your everyday routine.

This is an exfoliating peel which provides the following benefits:

- Skin brightening

-Acne control

-Cellular turn over boost

- Reduction hyperpigmentation & blemishes

-Collagen boost to reduce wrinkle and fine line formation.

HOW TO USE

Chemical exfoliants can make your skin sensitive to the sun which makes them best used at nighttime routine.

Start with a lower concentration of mandelic so your skin adjust gradually as you progress into a stronger concentration.

Mandelic acid peel can be used once weekly.

Before using the acid on your face, do a patch test in the inner arm or the back of the ear at least 24 hours before to see how your skin tolerates the product. (very important).

Step 1- If you are treating hyperpigmentation, step one is very important.

For about 2-3wks, skin should be prepped with a mild exfoliant and a Depigmenting product of choice.

Step 2- Check fir allergies and irritation by doing a patch test.

Step 3- Skin should be properly cleansed and degreased.

Step 4- Using applicator of your choice, apply the Mandelic acid on the face from up to down.

Step 4- Allow peel to stay on skin for within 2-5mins depending on your skin tolerance.

You can choose to apply more layers of the peel Solution depending on your skin’s tolerance.

watch out for redness snd and excessive stinging. Wash off product with water to neutralize.

Make your neutralizer by adding baking soda to your rinsing water before rinsing your face as this stops the whole process.

Pat skin dry and apply your moisturizer.

During this period, it is important to avoid sun exposure as AHA makes the skin photosensitive.

Just because you do not see any visible flaking does not mean the peel isn’t working. You will know the peel worked if your skin feels brighter and smoother as Mandelic acid’s job is to dissolve the bond that holds the outermost layers of dead skin. When the bond is dissolved, the dead cells falls off freely.

If you are looking for a peel with visible peel effect, you may want to try other kinds of chemical peel.