Glycolic acid peels are made from alpha-hydroxy acids (AHA),and are in the lightest category of chemical peels. These glycolic acid peals are known as a 'lunchtime procedure', due to their short duration and rapid recovery time. AHA peels can be used to remove superficial wrinkles and dry patches of skin, as well as to treat sun damage and acne scars. Recent research has also indicated that to help patients with acne and rosacea and in making the skin more responsive to other treatments and medications the best product to use is glycolic acid.
