Guest Marla Posted July 20, 2005 Report Share Posted July 20, 2005 Hello, Need help in figuring out which peel to choose. Have been using M.D. Forte glycolic fash wash/cream at 20% for about a year. I have Asian skin and want to target hyperpigmentation. Would I start with 30% or 40%? I don't mind doing the process a few times versus being down for 2 weeks with raw skin. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAVI Support Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 We would recommend you start with KAVI Glycolic 30. Please keep in mind that KAVI Glycolic 30 is a peel and should be used no more frequently than once per week and will feel a lot stronger than a wash. As our retail peels have been designed for home use, we buffer the pH to 2.1 to reduce the risk of burns. Following exfoliation at a pH of 2.1, skin will safely slough off in flakes over a 24-72 hour period. The skin should never peel in sheaths following use of any of our retail glycolic acid products. Dermatologists may opt to use KAVI Non-Buffered Glycolic Acid, which is formulated at glycolic acid's naturally-occurring pH of 0.6. Non-buffered glycolic acid peels require professional administration, are more painful, and require a longer recovery period. KAVI Non-Buffered Glycolic Acid is not available for sale to the public. You can read more about concentrations, pH, and buffers at http://www.kaviskin.com/pages.php?pageid=8. Our KAVI Glycolic Cleanser, similar to the Forte facial wash, is designed for daily use. Its glycolic acid concentration is at 10% and buffered to a pH of 4.0. It will also exfoliate dead skin cells and promote new skin generation, albeit at a slower rate than KAVI Glycolic 30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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