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2. Chemical peel - Wikipedia

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   The skin on the face is most commonly treated, but peels can also be performed on the body. Chemical peels are intended to remove the outermost layers of the skin. To accomplish this task, the chosen peel solution induces a controlled injury to the skin, which causes the skin to peel.

3. Everything You Need to Know About Acne, from Causes to ... - AOL

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   Its effects on hormones are so pronounced that it is not recommended for treating acne in men because of its potentially feminizing side effects. ... (lactic acid, glycolic acid, and azelaic acid ...

4. Alpha hydroxycarboxylic acid - Wikipedia

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   The most common side-effects are mild skin irritations, redness and flaking. [9] The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review expert panels both suggest that alpha hydroxy acids are safe to use as long as they are sold at low concentrations, pH levels greater than 3.5, and include thorough safety instructions.

5. Glycolic acid - Wikipedia

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   Glycolic acid (or hydroxyacetic acid; chemical formula HOCH 2 CO 2 H) is a colorless, odorless and hygroscopic crystalline solid, highly soluble in water. It is used in various skin-care products. Glycolic acid is widespread in nature. A glycolate (sometimes spelled "glycollate") is a salt or ester of glycolic acid.

6. Why you should be using glycolic acid on your skin

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   While glycolic acid has long been an essential part of the beauty industry-- it's commonly found in chemical peels -- it's most recently surged in popularity. More and more skincare brands are ...

7. The best skin care products to use if you’re on Accutane - AOL

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   To minimize skin sensitivity, you should avoid certain ingredients like benzoyl peroxide and chemical exfoliants like salicylic acid, glycolic acid and lactic acid, which can be extremely ...

8. Skin whitening - Wikipedia

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   Side effects may include sun sensitivity, skin redness, thickening, or itching. [6] Low concentrations may be used in cosmetics. [6] Kojic acid has been found to be an effective lightener in some studies and is also allowed to be used in cosmetics. [6] Side effects include redness and eczema. [6]

9. Are foot peels safe? Derms weigh in - AOL

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   The peel, which has a 4.4-star average rating from over 42,200 reviews on Amazon, also uses aloe vera and glycerin to moisturize and hydrate the skin as it peels — an essential component since ...