What should you know about NeoStrata Smooth Surface Glycolic Peel?

Glycolic acid loosens connections between surface skin cells, allowing controlled exfoliation. This can make rough skin feel smoother and may improve the look of dullness, some uneven tone, sun spots, and selected acne-related texture. It does not erase scars or diagnose a pigmented lesion. Melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation can react unpredictably to irritation, particularly in deeper skin tones, so a clinician should plan treatment carefully. A peel is also different from a cleanser used at home.

Tell the practitioner about sensitive skin, eczema, rosacea, active acne, cold sores, recent tanning, wounds, and all exfoliating or retinoid products. Do not apply the peel to broken or irritated skin. After treatment, cleanse gently, moisturise, avoid picking or peeling flakes, and protect the area from sunlight. Follow the recommended interval before restarting acids, retinoids, waxing, or abrasive devices. More intense stinging does not mean a better result; treatment strength should match the skin’s tolerance and the concern being treated.

Contact the clinic for worsening redness, swelling, severe pain, blistering, open skin, pus, or a new dark or pale patch. Seek urgent help for facial swelling with breathing difficulty or eye symptoms. A persistent flare of acne, eczema, rosacea, melasma, or pigment change needs assessment rather than another peel.

Ask which concern the glycolic peel is targeting, what strength and contact time are suitable, and whether your history raises a pigment-change risk. Ask when to pause active products, how to protect your skin afterwards, and whether another treatment is more appropriate.