Nuva Botanicals 20% Glycolic Acid Pads - Exfoliating for Face at Home, 50 Count

This is my second time buying these pads! They have a bit of a smell of something similar to rubbing alcohol, which is expected. The pads are very durable and thick, with a nice texture for a gentle abrasion. You simple rub the pad all over your face, wait the allotted time, then rinse with water. I use the pads a few minutes before I shower, so I can just rinse my face in the shower like normal. These pads make my skin tighten up within a few minutes after I use them, and I get a very light peeling of the top layer of my skin about a day later. My skin is soooo smooth and even-textured ever since I started using these. Recommend!

I am used to getting peels, but always at my dermatologist’s office, and it has gotten to a point where these in-office treatments are cost prohibitive, for only about six months worth of results. I started with another product that had only 10 percent glycolic acid, and I was able to use that every night. So I decided I was ready for something stronger. I had to be very careful about using this product. I used it only once a week for a month. It gave me a deeper stinging sensation than the previous 10 percent product. Now I’m up to using it every fifth day, so if I use it on Monday, my next application is Friday, and so on. I always make sure to use the timer on my phone so I don’t go beyond the two minute usage limit. After I rinse it off (as per instructions), I dry my face and put on my serums. Most times, my partly oily skin is just fine with the serums, but if my face feels dry after all this, I top with moisturizer. I got this product for my hyperpigmentation brought about by aging and hormonal imbalances after menopause. I can’t say that this product alone helped lighten my dark spots and patches because I use other actives strategically planned over the course of a week. However, I can say that this product delivers the exfoliation it promises without making my skin dry and flaky. I found it beneficial to start slow and follow the instructions on the package. I am appreciative of the reasonable price, when everything else like it costs twice more. I will buy again.

I was cautious about this item because it could be a very bad product or it could be good but strong for my skin but I have been using it daily. The first 2 weeks day and night before putting my creams. After that only at night and I have notced that a very old brown mark I had on my check has been getting lighter and lighter. And the rest of the face has an even color now in the morning my skin looks much lighter. I am very satisfied and happy with the quaity of the product and will definitely but it again. All the products I have bought from this brand are very good and very very accesible in price. Top product.

I really like the glycolic acid pads. The main reason is that I can grab them with my bare fingers. I don’t like the pads that are so strong that the skin on my hands turn white. At first I wondered if these would be strong enough and they are. I particularly like glycolic acid for removing skin tags. I had some small ones on my neck and I was able to see them dry up in a couple of days. Be careful to make sure to avoid your eyes and any sensitive area’s. Also wash your hands after handling.

These work well, have to use consistently to see results. make sure to follow the directions because it can burn your skin if you leave it on too long