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UPDATE:  This product has now been discontinued and re-released under Olay's Pro X skincare line as ProX Anti Ageing Nightly Purifying Micro Peel.  I do not know why this change occured.  When I finish my last bottle of the original I will be seeking the ProX product out ASAP.  

I have been waiting for this product to be available in the supermarket and Coles is where I found my bottle. It is around $50 but online you can definitely get it cheaper. 


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I have used it nigh on a week faithfully every night, and I must say my skin does look brighter which is after all the purpose of AHA's, this formula contains the correct percent of active glycolic acids which is between 8 - 10% range.  Great product especially with price as their is definitely more pricier options available which have questionable amounts of glycolic acid.

The purpose of AHAs or Alpha Hydroxy Acids originate from fruit (glycolic) and milk (lactic) and their purpose is to perform exfoliation of the dead skin cells on the surface of your skin thus giving the skin a fresher more youthful appearance as those old dead skin cells have been removed, paving the way for younger skin to shine through.  The stimulation provided by these acids is also said to encourage collagen and elastin fibers to grow.  As we age, collagen and elastin fibers in our skin slow their growth which in turn leads to the skin losing its youthful look, as these fibers are part of your skin's physiological makeup.

Luckily, I am not sensitive to AHAs or Beta Hydroxy Acids but if you are, you can still use them regularly once you find what your personal threshold is for your skin to be able to tolerate it. however most cosmetic skincare products on the market will only contain 5 to 7% acids and the FDA has recommendations that these products not exceed the 10% range.  Another important point is the ph Level in the product to enable exfoliation to occur.  Check out this excellent article on ph levels and AHAs

There is one very important stipulation in regards to using these acids regularly and hopefully is something you are already doing to protect your skin and health, and that is you MUST wear a sunscreen any time or period when you are using these acids.  Your skin will burn 50% faster than normal incorporating these acids and I know from experience from an instance in when I was in a rush and did not apply sunscreen before leaving the house.  I don't remember the season exactly but it was not summer and I did not get away with it.  So keep that in the forefront of your mind not only for your skincare regime but for your health also.

For effective sun protection you should apply liberally at least 20 minutes prior to leaving the house.  Most ageing from the sun occurs incidentally, when you hang clothes outside, washing the car, going to the letterbox these small tasks that occur outside is when skin cells receive unprotected doses of UV rays.

There are many AHA products available but to ensure your are buying a quality product look out for these product features:

• Stable packaging methods with opaque packaging/darkly tinted plastic/packaging
• Glycolic acid listed high up in the ingredients list
• No fragrance is best
• No jar packaging

Recommended products under $50 USD

Alpha Skin Care Revitalising Body Lotion $16.99 USD
Alpha Skin Care Intensive Rejuvenating Serum $18.99 USD
Olay Pro X Anti-Ageing Nightly Purifying Micro Peel $39.99 USD
Acne Org AHA+ $18.53 USD
Peter Thomas Roth Glycolic Acid 10% Moisturiser $45.00 USD
Peter Thomas Roth Glycolic Acid 10% Hydrating Gel $48.00 USD
Dermadoctor KP Duty Dermatologist Moisturising Therapy for Dry Skin $38.00 USD
Derma E Overnight Peel with AHAs $18.75 USD
DHC Renewing AHA Cream $42.50 USD
DerMend Moisturising Bruise Formula $30.00 USD
Dermadoctor Picture Porefect Pore Minimising Solution $42.00 USD
Exuviance by Neostrata Night Renewal Hydragel $45.00 USD
Paula's Choice Resist Weekly Resurfacing Treatment with 10% AHAs $35.00 USD
Paula's Choice Resist Daily Smoothing Treatment with 5% AHAs $32.00 USD
Paula's Choice Resist Skin Revealing Body Lotion with 10% AHA $27.00 USD

Recommended products under $100 USD

Kate Somerville RetAsphere Micro Peel Retinol Glycolic Treatment $90 USD
Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum $90 USD
Sunday Riley Disrobe Body Lotion $65.00 USD
Dr Dennis Gross Skincare Clinical Concentrate Radiance Booster $68.00 USD
Lancer Skincare Retexturising Treatment Cream Glycolic Acid 10x $75.00 USD
Derm Exclusive Micro Peel Resurfacing Pads $55.00 USD
Derm Exclusive Intensive Repair Serum $59.50 USD
Dermadoctor Litmus Test ph Correcting & Renewing Glycolic Acid Facial Moistruriser $52.00 USD
Paula's Choice Resist Skin Resurfacing & Smoothing System $60.00 USD
Skinceuticals Retexturing Activator Bi-Functional Resurfacing and Replenishing Serum $73.00 USD
Perricone MD Cosmeceuticals Advanced Face Firming Activator $120.00 USD
MD Formulations Vit-A-Plus Illuminating Serum $65.00 USD
Exuviance by Neostrata Brightening Bionic Eye Cream $60.00 USD
MD Formulations Moisture Defense Antioxidant Lotion $50.00 USD
Vivite Daily Firming Lotion $67.00 USD


Do not be fooled by marketing - do your research so you get the best product for your budget.

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