This is very strong ! I use it to get callouses of my feet not my face. It will leave scabs on face.

I started with 30% glycolic acid pads. Then moved to this brand at 30%. It's much stronger than the pads. Now I use the 50% a couple of times a week. I set a timer because you will burn your skin. I have slowly worked my way up to the 50%. I don't peel that much but I feel like it has cleared up my skin.

After going to salons and hearing about facial peels I decided to try it myself. I am in my early twenties and I have a problem with big pores and fine lines, so I decided to try this peel. These are my experiences with the product:

For my first time I started with my chin and my nose, as those areas on my face aren't as sensitive as my cheeks. I continued onto my cheeks, forehead, and upper lip and I started to feel a tingling within seconds. I only left it on for 5 mins as I wasn't used to the burning sensation. After rinsing with cold water my face was red and blotchy, as if my impurities were dramatized and swelling. I just left it alone and decided not to use any toner or facial moisturizer, as I used it before bed. The next few days my skin started peeling and I had red scar marks in some areas. Those went away eventually.

The second, third, and fourth time I did the same process, except I left it on for 10 minutes. My skin peeled, I got red marks, and I even burned the side of my mouth which left a scar. No big. I am sure it will fade away.

Some things I don't like are the red marks that look like something scratched my face, the scars it left, and the fact that the days following the peel my skin is so rough and dry. I have to apply moisturizer constantly throughout the day because my skin peels so bad.

HOWEVER! After seeing the results I believe that constant use of this product will outweigh the petty problems. I've only used this a handful of times but I have seen dramatic change in the size of pores on my nose - they seem to be less noticeable and smaller. Not entirely closed, just smaller. I have also fine lines on my cheeks that are noticeable when I smile. Some areas seem to be more smoothed out.

All in all it's a good product. I will have to use it longer to comment on how it affects my skin.

I'm in my early 30's and a compulsive "picker"- I pick at my face all the time. I was recently having some bouts with breakouts and was looking for a solution. I had gotten a free sample of Glytone (a glycolic-based moisturizer) in the mail and it seemed to help a little bit. I researched the glycolic peels, and they're supposedly safer than others- so I decided to give it a whirl. The first photos (wearing the blue shirt) are a maybe a day after I applied my first treatment... I looked like I got into a scrappy fight with someone... The second ones (with the headband on) are immediately after my treatment a week later. There's a vast improvement in the softness and tone of my skin. What I found is that this stuff re-visits and re-surfaces old "skin traumas" from the past. I got a bit more acne in the beginning, and old spots that I had torn my face up like 10 years ago re-appeared (like the spot on my chin). My skin seems to heal quicker and cycle faster than it ever has, which is pretty cool. I found that using the Cetafil lotion is gentle and fulfills the sunscreen requirement.. Although IT IS NOT AN OVERNIGHT FIX, it is worth it...

I've only used this once so far. The shipping was super fast! I followed the directions that came with it. I made my baking soda solution & had it ready, cleaned my face & applied as directed. I was probably only able to leave it on for 2 1/2-3 min. I was starting to itch. I then applied the soda & it sizzled which was fascinating, rinsed & applied aloe vera for cooling then a moisturizer.

I did have a few spots that seemed to scab. It did say that it could make acne worse but then get better. I've noticed mine got a little bit worse but not too bad. I did this on Thursday and it is now Monday, my skin is still a little sensitive.

Overall I'd say it's working just fine. Can't wait to do the 2nd application.

12/10/2014 UPDATE

So I have been using this for about 6 months. Technically I should be out but I don't use it as often as I should, I'm lazy. I really like it though. When I do use it consistently, 3/4 times a month, I notice a huge difference! I have "anger" lines, the elevens between my eyebrows (I didn't have them until I became a mother) and they fade so much. Love that! My skin is even in tone, I have less acne and its smooth.

This last application, I like to shower after I use it so my skin is super wet, I took my zit popping tool and literally pressed it against my whole face. I pressed out any black head, or potential white head I could. It was awesome. Since my skin was so wet and fresh, the peel had "eaten" the top layers, everything was so easy to press out. It sounds like I have a ton of acne, but really I don't. haha Mainly this was my T zone. But because of the product I could actually remove the junk without much effort. This morning, my skin looks good. I can see in my chin, especially, that I have fewer black heads.

I have also purchased the 70% from this company, but I wanted to use all the 50% and work up to it. I can handle the 50% for a little longer, about 5 minutes. It stings but mainly its itchy. I still scab but usually only on the tip of my nose. Its usually gone in a couple days and it doesn't bother me since I'm not a working mom. I always plan my peels around my schedule. I don't do them if I have something in the next couple days. I try to not wear makeup for those 2 days so I can peel and heal. This is way more affective than any exfoliater I've ever used. It removes a ton more layers which is what I was looking for. I still use an exfoliater but well after I've used the peel. Like at least 5 days or more later.