Glycolic Gel Peel - Enhanced with Retinol and Green Tea Extract (10% Strength)

This is my first review ever. I never take the time to write them, however I always read them before a purchase. I trust you guys to lead me to my final choice often. This is the first product I've ever bought for my skin that has surpassed any of my expectations.A little about me: mid 20's, male, constant acne and cystic acne (aprox. 5-10 zits/cysts on face at any given time), oily skin (beyond oily...), active, fit, healthy, dairy free 99% of the time, have tried all OTC acne/oil control, bought everything they could sell me at Neimans/Saks/Sephora, Clarasonic, tried light therapy, dedicated the "needed time" to perscriptons and creams from numerous dermatologists, diet change, candita test, allergy tests, get regular sleep, take twice daily a perscripton antibiotic (Bactrim)....I could go on and on.I was blessed with perfect skin my entire life until I moved for college. I will also, as humbly as possible say, I am aesthetically pleasing, well built, smart, successful, personable, etc... Since moving, the past seven years have been hell for me emotionally. My acne has controlled my life causing constant anxiety, fear of looking people in the face, and fear of walking through a room. I position myself in a chair where the lighting will not enhance my condition at a restaurant (if I even decided to go). It has cost me opportunities at school, work, and in relationships...if you can relate, you have my sympathy. I understand. I'm a 28 guy, and would be on the verge of tears because I couldn't even look in the mirror. I'm describing this not for pity, but only for those of you who read this who are suffering at my level (because some may be worse, some may be better).I purchased this product because my friend recommended me to this "miracle skin doctor" in Miami. I checked her out, saw her procedures, set an appointment, paid the $250 consultation, and took home a piece of paper telling me my treatment plan for the next six months (to the tune of over $2,800). Desperate, and fortunate enough to afford, I booked my first appointment. I checked out what was being done, googled it, saw a similar product to this come up on Amazon, researched countless products for two days, purchased this and the brush. It arrived two days later.Hesitant to apply, due to the fact I had no clue what the FU&K I was doing, and from reading the reviews about the burning and other side effects, I applied my first treatment.Started on my forehead, down my face, cheeks, nose, jawline, chin. It stung and burned a bit, but nothing as close to some others have experienced. It was tolerable enough; I applied a second layer. Waited the for about 20 seconds, then it was burning. I washed off with cold water.My skin felt a little "raw," I had to pat my face dry lightly. It felt a bit tingly. Right away applied an oil free green tea moisturizer (the freebie from my proactiv plus kit). Then I took a nap.I woke up, looked in the mirror, and was shocked. Instant difference in my tone and texture. Yes. Acne still there, but my face looked much "clearer." It's hard to describe. I Woke up the next morning and almost screamed. My active acne had shrunk considerably, with some completely gone. I went about my routine...Proactic plus face wash, pore minimizing toner (with alcohol and it did not burn my face to my surprise), proactiv plus pore minimizing serum, proactiv plus moisturizer. I did that for five days with my regular routine at night. Night: same face wash, 10% BP "spot treatment" on almost my entire face, sulfur mask as spot treatment on active acne.Every day got better and better. I usually have to use 5-10 oil blotting sheets a day. On day four, I went to blot out of habit before getting out of my car and the sheet had minimal oil spots. Blotted again at work. Same thing. Blotted again later at work. Same thing. Minimal oil. I was shocked. Day five came, did another peel, same feeling during the first trearment and about the same time. When drying my face, my face just felt clean. Not raw. I applied my moisturizer, and went about my day at home cleaning.Canceled my appts with the "miracle skin doctor."It's been three days since my second treatment. My EXCESSIVLY oily skin I used to suffer from is like gone! No BS. I do not have to blot nearly as often, only about twice a day. My skin tone is more even. My scars are already more faint. I even "picked" a scar off while shaving the other morning to discover even toned skin underneath. My face is clear except for a few spots. I have three small nodules; two that would have been cysts on my jaw line and one on my temple that would have been one of those deep soar under the skin mountains. They are currently small, I mean small, small little bumps. All other acne...gone. I use my skin routine described above still, I use a BP spot treatment on the three bumps also in the day. I used a mud mask (the origins black one) once since my first treatment. Some helpful tips, keep away from your eyes and the soft skin underneath. Close them really tight when rinsing off so the water with the product doesn't get into your eyes. Splash rinse cool water fast and constant so nothing is on your eyelids too long during the rinse period. Same goes for lips. Use a calming moisturizer after. Peeling has not been an issue for me. Did have some mild happen, my moisturizer took care of it.I have not noticed a dramatic difference in my pore size. I have not noticed a difference in wrinkles (not really suffering from this).Whatever you feel, I'm telling you, GIVE THIS SH*T A SHOT!! It's like $25bucks. If it doesn't work, throw it away!! Hand to God, this has been my experience and am astonished by early on results. I hope you have similar results, I will post a follow up, if I can figure out how to, in some weeks to come. I hope I have not written this in vein, especially since I'm on my iPhone and trying to type this. I hope you were able to take something from my truth.

The Gel Peel 50% Glycolic Acid is an intense and professional gel peel that is meant for users who are serious about skin care. At first glance, it feels like a much medicated item based on the packaging. The box encloses some instructions, so application is uncomplicated for users, even those that are using chemical peels for the very first time.Two of the most outstanding features of the product include the transparent gel formulation where it comes blended with the other solutions and, its descendible features through the healthy dispenser. Retinol and green tea extracts also supplement the overall effectiveness by offering more nourishment to the skin during and after the peel, which is why combining them is more effective than using just one component.Application procedures are not that elaborate but some degree of carefulness is paramount; an appropriate amount of the gel should be placed on an area of cleaned, dried skin such that it is slightly even and left for an appropriate time, which should not go beyond 1 minute before cleansing, in this case with cold water. This time period is proportional to sudden changes in temperature, which helps in eliminating the pain which a larger skin patch is expected to withstand during the exposure.Post application, my skin is always smoother and more lovely. It’s a brilliant means of reviving my skin; however, it’s very important to do a skin prep before using the peel and finish up with a good moisturizer or some sunscreen afterwards. Chemical exfoliation should not be new to regular users of this product, it’s effective.

I am a 30 year old female, Caucasian, I have VERY fair skin and it's sensitive to some products. Not many but some. I have mild adult acne and the post acne marks and red spots from pimples stay with me a long time and are very noticeable on my light skin. Anyway I decided to give this peel a try after watching videos/reading reviews about it. I was terrified of course and shaking when I started my first application. I purchased a fan brush, and a professional neutraliser for post peel ph balancing. The first time I applied this I washed my face with a gentle cleanser, and afterward used witch hazel toner. I applied some aquaphor to my lips and all around the sensitive eye area; lids all the way up to my eyebrows and under eye. I applied the peel with my fan brush and left it on for about 2 minutes. I brushed my face the entire time so as not to focus too much on the stinging sensation. It did tingle and then start to burn. I rinsed with cold water and I noticed my skin had a rough feel. I then applied my neutraliser and rinsed again, and followed that with my witch hazel toner. I used EGF wonder serum as per my usual beauty regime, acne free moisturising lotion, and a little Rose Hip Seed oil around areas that were redder such as around my mouth and chin. At night after washing my face I apply Vernal Hyaluronic acid serum and moisturiser along with my EGF wonder serum and Rose Hip Seed oil again. The oil helps to rejuvenate and replenish your skin and you can add a few drops of this to any of your nightly or daily moisturiser or just apply a few drops to your fingers and massage into the skin. My face was red for about 2 days after and started to peel on day 2 and 3. By day 4 my face was normal again and I used the peel exactly 7 days later. I left it on about 30 seconds longer because that's all I could stand and it still scares me doing this to myself. However after the first use a brown mark from a pimple that had been gone a few weeks just peeled right off! It has also helped minimise some of the large pores on my cheeks and nose. I was amazed and I have high hopes that this will help with the lines I'm starting to get around my mouth. It has helped lighten some sun spots I have as well. I always apply sunscreen in the morning and I do this treatment on Friday night so I can stay indoors all weekend and let my skin heal properly. I hope this helps some of you who have concerns about trying this on your fair or sensitive skin. Thanks!