Exposed daily to the elements and household chemicals, skin can be more susceptible to the aging process than other organs. As the body ages, skin becomes less resilient to infection and disease because it is unable to replace damaged cells as quickly and thoroughly as it once was able. Collagen-inhibiting enzymes greatly increase in number and break down the skin's inter-cellular structure. Over time, skin can lose its even pigmentation and balanced texture. Skin that heals from minor blemishes may never again look the same.

Over the last 30 years, Alpha Hydroxy's like Glycolic Acid have been used successfully to induce the regeneration of new skin which would have otherwise not been produced by the body. Derived from sugarcane, Glycolic Acid's small molecular size allows it to penetrate cell walls where it can interact with cellular processes, stimulate collagen production, and accelerate cell division.

On the skin's surface, Glycolic Acid's keratolytic properties weaken the bonds that hold together dead skin cells, advancing their natural exfoliation from the surface and leaving behind new layers of clearer, smoother skin.

KAVI Glycolic Acid products are derived from a very fine extraction process where trace organic and inorganic impurities have been removed. Our solutions are prepared with Witch Hazel instead of SD alcohol to reduce inflammation and soothe the skin.

To help reduce the risk of burns, all of our Glycolic Acid concentrations are buffered and carry a pH of 2.1. For more information on choosing the right peel for your skin, please click here.

For a comparison between KAVI Alpha Hydroxy and Beta Hydroxy peels, please click here.

A note to those with chronic acne: If you are seeking to reduce the effects of acne scarring, we recommend that you consider our Salicylic Acid masks. In addition to exfoliating damaged skin, KAVI Salicylic Acid's comedolytic properties complement our anti-acne cleansing bars to neutralize existing acne infections, clear clogged pores, and reduce pore diameter (to help keep the size of future bacterial infections small).

AHA Reference Table: (Click on %)
20%	Best for sensitive skin. Expect a more gradual regeneration process with this concentration.
30%	Use on dry, normal, oily, or combination skin. Will help to lift mild acne scarring and wrinkles.
40%	Use on dry, normal, oily, or combination skin. Can serve as the next stage after 8-12 weeks of 30% AHA exfoliation. Will help to lift hyperpigmentation (age spots), moderate acne scarring, and wrinkles. Also improves the texture and condition of skin with enlarged pores.
50%	Recommended for use by professionals. Will help to lift hyperpigmentation (age spots), acne scarring, actinic keratosis, hyperkeratosis, seborrheic keratosis, keratosis pilaris, and wrinkles, while improving the texture and condition of skin with enlarged pores.
60%	Intended for use by professionals. Will lift deeper instances of hyperpigmentation (age spots), acne scarring, actinic keratosis, hyperkeratosis, seborrheic keratosis, keratosis pilaris, and wrinkles, while improving the texture and condition of skin with enlarged pores. This solution should be used only after a successful 12 week treatment cycle of Glycolic Acid 40 or 50.
70%	Restricted to use by physicians. For the treatment of acute acne scarring, dyspigmentation, postinflammatory hyperpigmentation, lentigines, melasma, seborrheic keratosis, actinic keratosis, keratosis pilaris. Please refer to the Physician Portal for more details.

Directions for Use:
1. Cleanse area to be exfoliated.
2. Using a sterile gauze, apply a thin layer of glycolic acid to the skin.
3. Wait for 8-12 minutes (4-8 minutes on sensitive skin, 1-2 minutes on first use).
4. Rinse off with cool water.
5. Apply KAVI SPF 30 on any exfoliated skin that will come into direct contact with the sun.
6. Repeat weekly until desired results are achieved.

Please review the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for more detailed application instructions and for information on how to check your skin's sensitivity to glycolic acid.

Note: After about six applications, results will begin to diminish. At this time, it is best to allow the skin to return to its natural regenerative pace. Following a one month interval, the surface of the skin will again comprise a connected layer of dead skin cells.


Caution: For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. In case of eye contact, flush with water. Some people may experience mild skin irritation. If irritation or redness lingers after rinsing, discontinue use and seek medical attention. Use caution when applying a solution stronger than 30% above the neckline. Keep out of reach of children.