Skin & Nail ServicesQuestion 390 of 484
Which superficial chemical peel is generally considered the most appropriate first choice for a client with active, oily, acne-prone skin?
a.Glycolic-acid peel (AHA)
b.Salicylic-acid peel (BHA)
c.Mandelic-acid peel only on dry skin
d.Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) medium-depth peel
Explanation
Salicylic acid is a BHA that is oil-soluble, so it penetrates into the sebum inside pores, making it the preferred superficial peel for oily, acneic skin. Glycolic acid is a smaller AHA but water-soluble; TCA medium peels are a medical procedure outside esthetic scope.
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