Obagi Clinical Blue Brilliance Triple Acid Peel
The Obagi Clinical Blue Brilliance Triple Acid Peel ($145) contains a potent mix of salicylic acid, lactic acid, and glycolic acid that will exfoliate, smooth out the texture, and brighten the skin. One box contains four vials, and each vial is one treatment. You can space them however you like, but you can use one vial every two weeks.
The box contains specific guidelines and directions for what to do, so I highly suggest reading it thoroughly. After opening the vial, I noticed a strong alcohol scent, that alone told me that this is no joke. The directions say to pour this treatment in a small glass bowl and use a cotton pad or gauze to apply the peel onto your face. Making sure your skin is thoroughly cleansed and dry, dip a cotton pad into the peel and apply the first layer onto your skin. After waiting 30 to 60 seconds, you can apply a second layer if you think you can handle it. After ten minutes, you can gently rinse it off.
I recommend putting a thin layer of Vaseline or Aquaphor under your eyes or near any sensitive areas you don't want the peel to touch. Once I applied my first layer of the Obagi Clinical Blue Brilliance Triple Acid Peel, I immediately experienced mild tingling, but it was tolerable. I went in with a thin second layer, and my skin tingled even more. This peel is quite potent for my skin. In fact, I could only use half of a vial for my treatment.