The way that you feel about yourself is often related to the way your skin looks and feels. A key factor that can affect the appearance of your skin is over exposure to the sun. In recent years, physicians world-wide have found that the use of alpha hydroxy acids (AHA) can result in significant improvement in the appearance of the skin, and a multitude of products containing these acids has been developed with increasing refinement over the last twenty years. When used under the care of your doctor, these products will leave your skin smoothly textured, healthier looking, and more radiant. The improvement in the appearance of fine lines is one of many skin improvements to be expected.

The newest among the AHA containing cosmetics is a system for glycolic acid peeling. This process begins with the removal of the damaged layer of skin which lies over the undamaged skin. The end result is skin which appears healthier, plumper, and tighter.

The glycolic acid peeling system includes not only the peeling sessions, but also home care products for preparing the skin for the peel and for ongoing maintenance. This system will allow you to achieve improvement in the look and texture of your skin. It is especially important to work with your doctor on this, so he or she can design a peeling program to meet your expectations and to achieve the results you both want. Your doctor has the training and experience to perform both superficial and deep skin peels, depending on your individual needs.

Glycolic acid is one of the alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), a group of naturally occuring substances often referred to as fruit acids, because they are found naturally in various fruits and other foods. In its natural state, glycolic acid is found in sugar cane juice. Leading dermatologists and plastic surgeons world-wide have long appreciated the positive results of AHA treatments. Numerous clinical publications have shown the benefits of AHAs in improving skin appearance. Improvement in the appearance of dry skin, oily skin, problem skin and surface pigmentation has been seen, as well as softening of lines and wrinkles, and levelling of acne scarring. [Continued]