Category Glycolic acid

Explore glycolic acid skincare, exfoliation, and product guidance from Skin Care By Suzie.

Glycolic acid and mandelic acid skincare comparison
Mar 23 2023

Glycolic Acid vs. Mandelic Acid: Choosing an AHA for Your Routine

Glycolic acid and mandelic acid are both alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) used in exfoliating skincare. Choosing between them involves more than the ingredient name: the finished formula and your skin’s tolerance matter.

What do AHAs do?

AHA products encourage shedding of surface skin. They are used in skincare intended to improve the appearance of rough texture, uneven tone, and fine surface lines. The amount of exfoliation depends on the acid, its concentration, the product’s pH, and the other ingredients.

How do glycolic and mandelic acid compare?

Glycolic acid is a widely used exfoliating ingredient. Mandelic acid is another option that may be worth discussing if you are seeking a more gradual approach.

In one comparative study, the tested glycolic acid preparation exfoliated faster but produced more redness and increased UV sensitivity than the tested mandelic acid preparation. That finding does not mean every mandelic product is gentler than every glycolic product, or that either ingredient is right for all sensitive skin.

Why percentage and pH matter

A product’s percentage alone cannot tell you how it will feel or perform. Its pH and overall formulation also affect exfoliation. Avoid assuming glycolic products always have a lower pH than mandelic products; compare the actual finished products and their directions.

A practical way to choose

Read the label, check the intended skin types, and choose a product with directions you can follow consistently. Introduce one exfoliating product at a time and do not exceed its recommended frequency. Persistent stinging, burning, or peeling is a reason to stop and seek advice.

If your skin is currently irritated, or you use prescription treatments, ask your dermatologist before adding an acid. Strong peels and everyday serums are different products; results from professional peel research should not be treated as promises for a retail serum.

Sun protection belongs in the plan

AHAs may increase sun sensitivity. The FDA advises sunscreen, protective clothing, and limited sun exposure while using an AHA and for a week afterward. See our daily sunscreen guide for application and reapplication advice.

Explore products at Skin Care By Suzie

Browse our glycolic acid collection or explore Almond Serum with mandelic acid. The Almond Serum page identifies normal, combination, and oily non-sensitive skin as its recommended skin types—so do not assume it suits sensitive skin simply because it contains mandelic acid. Follow the current product label.

Sources

FDA: Alpha Hydroxy Acids; Comparative in vivo study of exfoliating agents.

General education. Individual suitability and results vary.

Aug 8 2019

The Best Way To Use Glycolic Acid

Some people buy the highest percentage of glycolic acid they can find and use it, assuming a higher concentration means better results, faster …

This is not true, and skin that is not accustomed to glycolic acid or who is already sensitive can react badly. Continue reading for detailed information on how to use glycolic acid to ensure clear, healthy and amazing skin!

How To Use Glycolic Acid

Start with products that contain between 5 – 8%

  • Daily exfoliator is one of the best choices, because it provides consistent use that is easy and the right way to build tolerance of your skin.
  • Monitor how your skin reacts – if the skin becomes red or irritated, reduce its use every 2 or 3 days for several weeks
  • Increase the frequency of application or the time remaining on the skin if your skin no longer reacts as it did in the beginning (eg less tingling sensation, no redness)
  • Monitor your skin! You might not need to add anything – many people find using a good product with a concentration of 5 – 10% every day is enough to keep the skin healthy and clean from blackheads and fine lines

Make sure you use good sunscreen every day!

Recommended Products:
Glycolic Cleansers 1%-3% Glycolic

Glycolic Multi-Fruit Cleansing Milk

Glycolic Mud Cleanser

BiON Glycolic Cleanser

Glycolic Products up to 10%

Alpha + MSM face & throat Cream 8%

10% Glycolic Cream

The above products are suitable for daily use, but again monitor your skin.

The Importance of Concentration (%) and Building

Retail products contain glycolic acid levels in concentrations from 1% to 50%.
Understand these product Contain glycolic acid levels in concentrations from 1% to 50%, The are not pure glycolic acid like a weekly peel would be, They do not require any prep or neutralizer like a peel would.

Chemical peels performed by Estheticians or available for home use range from 30% to 70%
These are pure glycolic acid and require prepping solution and neutralizing solution
WE NEVER RECOMMEND ANYTHING STRONGER THE 50% FOR HOME USE.
We & Doctors treat a lot of people who think the can use a 70% on themselves, If not done properly it van cause burns, hyper-pigmentation and even scars
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To get the benefits of using glycolic acid at home, it is recommended to use a low percentage consistently as part of your skin care routine and get amazing results:

  • Evaluate how your skin feels when you use it – mild tingling is normal the first few times, and is an indication that the skin is functioning. It should not be painful or cause peeling after use
  • If this is too much, you can reduce its use to every second day – or you might need to start on frequency every few days. It’s alright, just like you listen to your skin.
  • After 3 or 4 weeks you can increase the frequency or time of application. Now your skin will get used to acids and will be able to handle higher concentrations. It’s optional – regular use of your 5-8% favorite products is just fine!
  • Some people claim that concentrations lower than 20% are not feasible – but this is dangerous because it can cause long-term damage to the skin if not used properly.
  • The low dose used consistently works best to help restore normal health, keep it clear, and provide fresh bright skin.

Recommended products with increased Glycolic percentage that do not need any prep or neutralizer

15% Glycolic Cream

Vegan Alpha Hydroxy Night Crème 15%

Treatment Products:

Treatment products are designed to use once or twice a week. Although the maybe the same (or even lower) percentage of glycolic as the above products they are actually stronger because the do not have the same buffering products in them. They do not require any prepping or neautralizing

Glycolic Exfoliating Masque

15% Glycolic Treatment Gel

Glycolic Peels

Again work your way in to the peel starting at a lower percentage,  THESE DO REQUIRE PREPPING AND NEUTRALIZING

GLYCOLIC ACID PEEL PADS Complete Set

GLYCOLIC ACID PEEL PAD SAMPLER KITS

Make sure you use good sunscreen every day!  It is best not to go out into the san the same day you use a peel.

Who Should not Use Glycolic Acid?

Do not use if you:

  • Do or have recently stopped using prescription drugs for acne
  • Recently underwent microdermabrasion treatment
  • Use a sunbed or often sunbathe without adequate protection
  • Having thin or sensitive skin

Using glycolic acid in your normal skin care routine is easy once you know how – and remember the importance of building your skin’s tolerance.

Nothing beats consistency in skin care, and this is especially true when using this AHA.

This can greatly improve the condition of the skin by balancing the acid mantle, providing even and deep exfoliation, and increasing cell turnover which results in a healthy, fresh face.

Natural/ Vegan Anti-Aging Travel/Trial kit
Oct 4 2018

Natural/ Vegan Anti-Aging Skincare Regime

Always Fresh * Vegan * Cruelty Free

We do not like loading our clients down with a lot of product so the following regime consist of only 5 products for day and night for anti-aging with our Vegan Natural Products   We will recommend a few other for those of you that fill you may need other products for areas the need special attention.

Day Time:

Step 1 :
Hemp n’ Jojoba Milk Wash (Vegan)
 A natural and gentle moisturizing Hemp and Jojoba Oil milk wash.
Apply to hands, sponge, or cloth, moisten with water and wash.  Rinse off

Step 2:
MSM Moisturizing Serum (Vegan)
made without emulsifiers or nut oils. Zero on Comedogenic Scale. It is an excellent, daily facial neck and chest moisturizer
Apply and let it absorb into skin. Our Vegan

Replacement/Addon Suggestion :
Our Vegan Peptide Collagen Building Serum (Coming Soon)
Vegan Day Time Eye Serum with Peptides, Silk Amino Acid Complex, and Matrixol 300 (coming Soon)

Step 3
Oxygen Rich Silk Gel (Natural)
Silk is a pure and simple gel, abundantly rich in molecular oxygen and nitrous oxide.Molecular oxygen is known to improve skin health, promote healing, and beautify skin.
Apply and let it absorb into skin.

Step 4
Moisturizing Titanium Sunscreen (Vegan)
create the ultimate sun protective, anti-aging, non-comedogenic daily facial, neck & chest moisturizer. This formulation offers approximately 15 SPF
Apply as Needed

 

Night Time

Step 1 :
Hemp n’ Jojoba Milk Wash (Vegan)
Apply to hands, sponge, or cloth, moisten with water and wash.  Rinse off

Step 2
Alpha Hydroxy Night Crème (Vegan)
If there is one “turn back the clock” product that every person over 25 with “NORMAL “ skin should have, this is it. Restore firmness, erase wrinkles, smooth texture, increase skin brightness and even out skin tone.
Use 1 pump at night  NOT FOR SENSITIVE SKIN

Replacement/Addon Suggestion :
VEGAN Retinol + Samphira PM Serum
Vegan PM  Eye Serum

Step 3
Oxygen Rich Silk Gel (Natural)
Silk is a pure and simple gel, abundantly rich in molecular oxygen and nitrous oxide.Molecular oxygen is known to improve skin health, promote healing, and beautify skin.
Apply and let it absorb into skin.

Our Travel kit is an excellent way to try our all natural vegan products. We have hand selected 5 great products for your daytime & nighttime regimes . Each product is 1/2oz

Apr 24 2018

Almond Serum with Mandelic Acid For Beautiful Skin

Skin Care By Suzie Almond Serum beside almonds and a woman

Almond Serum with Mandelic Acid For Beautiful Skin

 

Mandelic Acid comes from a very natural source. Believe it or not, this acid is actually extracted from bitter almonds. And as we all know, almonds provide many wonderful health benefits, but you may not have realized that they were also going to help improve your skin. Typically, when people talk about almonds, they talk about how good they are for your overall health, but they never really mention the skin. Well, with this ingredient, we now have a reason to love almonds even more!

 

Mandelic Acid is different from lactic and glycolic acids in one very important way. It has larger molecules when compared to the two, and this is a huge benefit  due to the fact is has larger molecules. This prevent deep penetration into the skin. The result is that our clients experience less irritation when they use this formula as a skin peel as opposed to other AHAs. A huge benefit for people who have sensitive skin. If you have sensitive skin, then you are typically prone to more inflammation than others. By using mandelic acid as your chemical peel of choice, you do not have to worry about irritating your skin to the point that you break out in rashes.

 

Benefits of Using Almond Serum

  • Helps to fade dark spots – if you have dark spots on your skin, especially on your face, and you feel they are ruining your complexion, one of the best things that you could ever do is use mandelic acid. This acid has the ability to fade dark spots when you use it regularly. You only need to use it a couple of times before you start seeing excellent results, and the more you use it, the better off you are going to be. It will help to fade those dark spots relatively quickly, but remember patience is always the key to success when it comes to skin care.
  • Helps to reduce inflammation typically caused by acne – as we all know, when we suffer from acne breakouts we are suffering because our skin has become inflamed. A fantastic way to help put an end to this inflammation is to use substances that contain mandelic acid.
  • Helps to promote new skin cell growth – when used as a chemical peel, mandelic acid is wonderful because it promotes the growth of new skin cells. Once it removes the dead and dying layers of skin from your face, the new skin cells below the surface have a chance to come to the surface and breathe new life into your complexion.

 

How to Use Almond Serum

Apply after cleansing and toning. Start by using once a day at night, after a one week acclamation period, the product can be used twice daily or as needed. Recommended for normal, combination and oily non-sensitive skin types. May be beneficial for people suffering from Rosacea. Recommended time 5 – 15 Min.

 

Do not hesitate to try this ingredient today. It is a phenomenal chemical that gets the job done.

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Apr 13 2018

Why Your Skin Needs Glycolic Acid

The top layer of your skin holds the key to how dull or dewy your skin will look, When you’re young, it turns over in around 28 days, However beginning in your early to mid twenties, the rate of turnover slows down. Skin is supposed to grow up and fluff off, and when that doesn’t happen you get dead skin cell build up and a dull, lackluster appearance. If you moisturize all you are doing is adding moisture to dead skin, it is not penetrating the skin that needs it. Glycolic acid helps to smooth out the top layer of skin so you products will work for the skin that needs it.  You can find it in the a host of products including creams, serums, and cleansers.

Our Skin Care By Suzie products that contain Glycolic Acid.

Glycolic Mud Cleanser
This wonderful Glycolic Mud Cleanser is a gentle pH balanced facial cleanser recommended for non-sensitive, normal to dry and dry skin. It is highly effective thanks to the exfoliative properties of glycolic acid, volcanic mud, and the blend of natural active botanical extracts.

15% Glycolic Treatment Gel
an oil-free aloe vera gel with Glycolic_Acid (15%) and Sodium_Glycolate is very beneficial for non-sensitive, normal to oily, and blemished skin types. It effectively helps to fight bacteria and increases the rate of natural dead skin exfoliation, while helping to promote moisturization by renewal of native skin collagen.1oz

10% Glycolic Cream
This 10% Glycolic cream is a medium strength (pH 4.5) restorative and rectifying treatment cream with Glycolic-Acid and Sodium Glycolate (10%), and Retinyl-Palmitate. Recommended for all types of non-sensitive skin beginning to show signs of aging. 2oz

10% Glycolic Hand and Body Lotion
An effective soothing, moisturizing, and conditioning cream-lotion for the hands, arms, legs and all over the body. Applied daily it effectively helps to accelerate the exfoliation of the skin’s dead cells, and diminish superficial sun damage. Contains Glycolic-Acid (10%) to accelerate dead skin exfoliation. Coconut-pineapple fragrant oils

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Jan 30 2018

kNutek Skin Care Regimen

kNutek morning and nighttime skincare regimen banner

 

kNutek Skin Care Morning Regimen

Step #1

  • kNutek Cleanser
     – work up with water – rinse – dry off. (Non-comedogenic and oil-free)

Step #2

Step #3

Advanced Toner
– lightly spray on the face or apply with cotton balls.

Step #4

Step #5

  • Oxygen Spritz
    —lightly spray every three hours or as needed to protect the skin from the UVA sun rays, to freshen and nourish the skin throughout the day

kNutek Skin Care Nighttime  Regimen

Step #1

  • kNutek Cleanser
     – work up with water – rinse – dry off. (Non-comedogenic and oil-free)

Step #2

Step #3

Advanced Toner
– lightly spray on the face or apply with cotton balls.

Facique 9 pc Facial Mask
Jan 27 2018

New Item! Facique 9 pc Facial Mask

Facique 9 pc Facial MaskFacique 9 pc Anti-Aging Pore Refining Brightening Spa Treatment Mask Pack Contents: 9 Facial Treatments (3 Each) Facique ANTI-AGING Spa Treatment Mask is a powerful facial treatment designed to improve the health and appearance of your skin. Our moisture-rich formula contains Collagen proteins and essential fatty acids. These ingredients help revive skin elasticity and minimize the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and crow’s feet. They help to lift, firm and tone your skin. Grapefruit helps to fade age spots and increase skin luminosity. Facique BRIGHTENING Spa Treatment Mask is a powerful facial treatment designed to improve the health and appearance of your skin. Our unique blend of ingredients contains Vitamin C which is a strong antioxidant with light whitening effect. Vitamin C stimulates collagen synthesis and activates skin cell regeneration. Glycolic Acid helps transform dull lifeless complexions into youthful skin that radiates! Facique PORE REFINING Spa Treatment Mask is a powerful facial treatment designed to improve the health and appearance of your skin. Aloe helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Its anti-aging properties help maintain and stimulate collagen formation to restore skin suppleness. Tea Tree leaves your skin feeling deeply cleansed and refreshed while it soothes and calms blemish-prone skin. 15 minute facial therapyFor all skin types

To read more visit SkinCareBySuzie.com

May 3 2012

The Benefits of Using Glycolic Acid Peel Kit

Skin Care By Suzie Glycolic Peel KitThe Glycolic Acid is possibly the best skin cure which includes a collection of chemicals named as AHA or Alpha Hydroxy Acids, citric acids or fruit acids. These acids can be considered as a total family of acids which can be derived from milk, sugar and fruit. They are most usually used in the skin care products because this acid plays a major role as an agent of anti-aging.  In the glycolic acid which made from sugar and lactic acid which made from milk, we can find many chemical elements used for skin cures. So this glycolic acid is a natural product and you can have the benefit of it as it never comes with harmful effects to your body.


This acid works effectively as an exfoliating agent because it has easy solubility with a high acidity. Glycolic acid simply moves under the upper layers of skin which have been damaged and the wipe out the ‘glue’ that embraces the dead skin to its surface. When the dead skin is burned off by the chemical acids, all the other ingredients transmit away the solitary peels while the neutralizing process of the remaining acid done through the water rinse. Then you’ll have more youthful appearance plus much smoother skin surface as a result of using this product. This is the basic and main benefit of the glycolic acid and there are numerous benefits of this product as well.


The Glycolic Acid Peel Kit which is offered by Skin Care by Suzie including the application fan brush, vinyl zipper case, glycolic renewing cleanser and toner, gauze pads, glycolic acid peel, glycolic therapy moisturizer and detailed directions. All these extras are provided to ensure the effective and efficient use of this product and so you will be able to enjoy the marvelous advantages of using this Peel Kit. Earlier you have identified one benefit of using glycolic acid and so let’s go through the other benefits which can be experienced by you.


As the second main benefit, we can identify the glycolic acid’s capability of drawing the moisturizers into the skin surface which has been newly-exfoliated. According to a latest research result, it has proven that another benefit of using Glycolic Acid Peel Kit is that it dissolves the acne plugs and removes all the superficial acne scars and cysts with the use of natural acidic reactions. This product is highly recommended as an excellent and most convenient solution for the acne treatments on account of its effective and efficient effects in the treatments. Also you can use this peel kit for the curing processes of dry skin, sun damaged skin and any other general skin irregularities.

As this removes all the blackheads or comedones, black or white heads, fine wrinkles, freckles and large pores plus age spots, the glycolic acid kit is very popular among the ladies and as well as the celebrities all over the world. Another most important thing what you should know is that this product is equally used for dull complexion, uneven skin tone and especially for the treatments of evens hyper-pigmentation. So you can use this glycolic acid product effectively because it always facilitates you in the skin curing strategies. So for sure you will be able to get an outstanding skin by using this and don’t miss the chance to make your skin looks like very younger. Remember that healthy skin will help you to be confident and as well as make you healthier.


Healthiness is the most precious gift which anyone can have and so this natural product is gifted by our Mother Nature to keep us all pretty and healthy. If you want to enjoy a healthy life, just go ahead and experience the difference of this most excellent product Glycolic Acid Peel Kit and for sure, your money will never be a waste. Beware of the fake products and sellers who sell the low quality fake products in the market and so make sure that you purchase this through only a trusted seller.

Apr 8 2012

Treatment of dry cracked heels and elbows


BiON 20% Glycolic Foot & Skin Cream
     Cracked and dry skin around the heels and elbows is a common and sometimes painful problem. The skin dries out and hardens, which can cause it to crack and leave tender flesh exposed. This not only causes great discomfort to people afflicted with the skin ailment, but puts the damaged area at risk of infection. It is advisable to try and treat the cracked heels and elbows as soon as you can. This will it will stop the problem from getting worse and harder to treat.

As with most skin and medical issues, the faster something is seen to the less harm it will cause in the long term. The problem if left alone, will definitely only get worse, which is not what anyone wants. Unfortunately dry and cracked heels or elbows if left will end up with deeper cracks which can cause open wounds and eventually scarring.

Dry and cracked skin can occur for a number of different reasons. Some of them are natural and some are caused by specific lifestyle choices or habits. For example it can occur naturally from having a natural dry skin complexion, or from aging of the skin. However it can also be caused by things we do which do not help the skin. These include using ill fitting footwear, prolonged standing, being overweight and not drinking enough water. So in addition to treating the cracked or dry skin, people should look to prevent it happening as well through leading a certain lifestyle.

The good news is however that there are simple and easy treatments for dry heels and cracked skin. Most cases can be solved with the use of a good moisturiser with active ingredients that target dry and cracked skin. One such moisturiser is the BiON 20% Glycoic skin cream. It contains active ingredients to fight the core causes of dry and cracked skin. Unlike other moisturisers it does not just put moisture back into the skin it actively helps to repair it. This is through a mix of the glycolic acid and many softening agents that help restore the skin to normality. The cream is produced by a nice little independent company called BiON Skin Care and is sold by “Skin Care By Suzie” and it really does work a great. It can be found for purchase at the following web address: http://skincarebysuzie.com/collections/bion-skin-care/products/bion-20-glycolic-skin-cream

The cream gives much needed stimulation to the skin areas and targets a number of different skin conditions. The specifics are listed under the product description on the web link above. Furthermore unlike a lot of other skin related treatment creams this is pleasant both visually and in its odor. The cream has a nice creamy texture to it and it is scented with an endearing peppermint aroma.

Overall it is just a great product for skin care and repair. It does exactly what it is meant to and this is backed up by the customer reviews it receives. There is no better feedback than that of a satisfied customer, and this cream certainly delivers there.

Apr 3 2012

The Benefits of Using Glycolic Acid Peel Kit

The Glycolic Acid is possibly the best skin cure which includes a collection of chemicals named as AHA or Alpha Hydroxy Acids, citric acids or fruit acids. These acids can be considered as a total family of acids which can be derived from milk, sugar and fruit. They are most usually

used in the skin care products because this acid plays a major role as an agent of anti-aging.  In

Skin Care By Suzie Glycolic Acid Peel Kit with cleanser, toner, moisturizer, peel, and application tools

the glycolic acid which made from sugar and lactic acid which made from milk, we can find many chemical elements used for skin cures. So this glycolic acid is a natural product and you can have the benefit of it as it never comes with harmful effects to your body.

This acid works effectively as an exfoliating agent because it has easy solubility with a high acidity. Glycolic acid simply moves under the upper layers of skin which have been damaged and the wipe out the ‘glue’ that embraces the dead skin to its surface. When the dead skin is burned off by the chemical acids, all the other ingredients transmit away the solitary peels while the neutralizing process of the remaining acid done through the water rinse. Then you’ll have more youthful appearance plus much smoother skin surface as a result of using this product. This is the basic and main benefit of the glycolic acid and there are numerous benefits of this product as well.

The Glycolic Acid Peel Kit which is offered by Skin Care by Suzie including the application fan brush, vinyl zipper case, glycolic rene

wing cleanser and toner, gauze pads, glycolic acid peel, glycolic therapy moisturizer and detailed directions. All these extras are provided to ensure the effective and efficient use of this product and so you will be able to enjoy the marvelous advantages of using this Peel Kit. Earlier you have identified one benefit of using glycolic acid and so let’s go through the other benefits which can be experienced by you.

As the second main benefit, we can identify the glycolic acid‘s capability of drawing the moisturizers into the skin surface which has been newly-exfoliated. According to a latest research result, it has proven that another benefit of using Glycolic Acid Peel Kit is that it dissolves the acne plugs and removes all the superficial acne scars and cysts with the use of natural acidic reactions. This product is highly recommended as an excellent and most convenient solution for the acne treatments on account of its effective and efficient effects in the treatments. Also you can use this peel kit for the curing processes of dry skin, sun damaged skin and any other general skin irregularities.

As this removes all the blackheads or comedones, black or white heads, fine wrinkles, freckles and large pores plus age spots, the glycolic acid kit is very popular among the ladies and as well as the celebrities all over the world. Another most important thing what you should know is that this product is equally used for dull complexion, uneven skin tone and especially for the treatments of evens hyper-pigmentation. So you can use this glycolic acid product effectively because it always facilitates you in the skin curing strategies. So for sure you will be able to get an outstanding skin by using this and don’t miss the chance to make your skin looks like very younger. Remember that healthy skin will help you to be confident and as well as make you healthier.
Healthiness is the most precious gift which anyone can have and so this natural product is gifted by our Mother Nature to keep us all pretty and healthy. If you want to enjoy a healthy life, just go ahead and experience the difference of this excellent  Glycolic Acid Peel Kit and for sure, your money will never be a waste. Beware of the fake products and sellers who sell the low quality fake products in the market and so make sure that you purchase this through only a trusted seller

Suzie Burnham, Licensed Esthetician, Member CCA.  www.SkinCareBySuzie.com
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