BCN Peel №1 Chemical Peel

15% salicylic acid | 15% mandelic acid | 1.5 - 2.5 pH
BCN Peel #01 - Acne Prone is a chemical exfoliant that combines alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), mandelic acid and beta hydroxy acid (BHA), salicylic acid. It has keratolytic, astringent, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects. It is also known for its function of balancing the production of sebum by the sebaceous glands and neutralizing acne propionibacteria responsible for acne infection.

Salicylic acid has important comedolytic, astringent and antimicrobial effects. When applied in high concentration, it causes a frost or white epidermis on comedones and acne, which allows acid to penetrate from the follicular epithelium into the sebaceous glands. It is used with great efficiency in acne, oily skin and seborrhea. Acne blemishes can be safely removed as it prevents bacteria from spreading by manipulating them.

Mandelic acid has a larger molecular structure than other AHAs, so it penetrates the stratum corneum more slowly and requires a longer exposure time. For this reason, it does not cause irritation or itching on the skin. In addition, it increases the synthesis of collagen, elastin and glycosaminoglycans in the papillary dermis. It also has antimicrobial activity.