Glycolic Acid 30% ph 2.6 - Beauty & Cosmetics Message Board

Shimz · 07-07-2006, 09:50 AM

I bought 30% glycolic acid just the acid itself. i don't know if it is safe for me to do it myself at home from what I have read from the purchaser it is.Is this a high concentration ph is 2.6. Kind of hesistant to try it not sure. From what i have read its not that high who knows. Then again i have a tough face i believe

comments welcome

Shimz · 07-07-2006, 08:36 PM

ok my 10% cream isnt doing much it says "Only use if you have used our 5% first" I put it on my face no stinging or tingling or anything just normal. I guess its the cream I did buy that 30% pure glycolic solution so i really tempted to test it and not leave it on for long. What do you think a little test on zit on my chin or something?

mellowfish · 07-07-2006, 09:34 PM

The pH of your glycolic acid cream will have a lot to do with how effective it is, and also how likely you are to suffer from stinging/redness reactions afterwards. The lower the pH (more acidic) will allow more of the lotion to penetrare deeper into your skin. The drawback to high acidity is that it is very irritating to the skin.

Is this a type os a peel, or just a maintenance product? It sounds pretty harsh at 30% glycolic acid/2.6 pH. Even if a product contains 10% glycolic acid, it will not sting or penetrate very well unless the pH is low enough, which could be the case with your other cream.

Regardless of how tough your face is, I strongly urge you to exercise caution with this product. That being said, if you happen to try it, let us know the results, I would love to find a great AHA product.

peregrine · 07-08-2006, 09:20 AM

With glycolic acid products you should start low and build up. Start with a 10% or15% ingredient and use for 4 to 6 months. Then you can go to 20% and, eventually, 30%.

Shimz · 07-08-2006, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by mellowfish

The pH of your glycolic acid cream will have a lot to do with how effective it is, and also how likely you are to suffer from stinging/redness reactions afterwards. The lower the pH (more acidic) will allow more of the lotion to penetrare deeper into your skin. The drawback to high acidity is that it is very irritating to the skin.

Is this a type os a peel, or just a maintenance product? It sounds pretty harsh at 30% glycolic acid/2.6 pH. Even if a product contains 10% glycolic acid, it will not sting or penetrate very well unless the pH is low enough, which could be the case with your other cream.

Regardless of how tough your face is, I strongly urge you to exercise caution with this product. That being said, if you happen to try it, let us know the results, I would love to find a great AHA product.

I bought it on ****

I am kind of scared to try it but they had 50% one and 70% one to of course it said do not buy 70% unless you are a specialist etc. In any case i bought the 30% it is just liquid in a bottle you have to use backing soda after to neutralize it. I might wait until my friend looks at it and sees if it will be ok i dont know.