does lactic acid peel makes oily skin worse?
Hi Vanity One of the effects of using alpha glycolic peels is better hydrated skin. It is often claimed this is the effect of getting rid off dead skin cells that makes skin look and feel dryer; and when they are exfoliated clearer and better skin appears. There is the additional effect of regular peels; enhanced skin regeneration and optimal absorption of products that further improves the skin, also in regard to moisture. Alpha hyrdoxy peels have a short term drying effect on the skin, especially immediately after peels. A lot of this is caused by the thorough cleansing and pretreatment of the skin prior to the peel. A good moisturising and nourishing cream is a must after, but the over all effect often is better moisturised skin the rest of the week. Short answer; lactic acid peels does not make oily skin worse. However, oily skin often benefits from additional salicylic acid. This is because lactic acid or any other AHA peel doesn’t penetrate skin oils very well, and for the acid p
