Jessner’s formula
All peelings within this family have their origin in the Jessner formula. They are characterized by their water based formula and contain a mixture of hydroxy acids (lactic acid, salicylic acid and citric acid) in their composition.
All the peelings in this line have a pH between 2.0 and 2.5.
Instructions for use Application by layers
The application of this line is made by peeling layers. After the application the first layer, it is necessary to wait about 3 minutes to let the solution soak into the skin and dry. Afterwards, successive layers can be applied, observing the skin between applications to evaluate the degree of erythema and the presence or absence of signs of whitening. Once the application is complete, it is necessary to finish the peeling with a slightly acidic light pH cream (Acglicolic Classic Forte Cream, or Retises CT Yellow Peel). Number of layers
It is recommended to start with 2 layers and increase the amount of layers in subsequent applications.
Applying pressure, or increasing the amount of solution applied will increase the depth of that the solution penetrates.
Because there is risk of inflammation, more than 2 layers of the solutions containing resorcinol should not be applied in patients with a dark complexion. Fitzpatrick skin types I and II can tolerate up to 5-6 layers of solution.
The application of the layers can be performed on an entire area or only on lesions. In this way, you can even combine different solutions, using the less potent ones on the entire face and then focusing on lesions with layers of a more powerful solution. Final point about peeling
The application of these peelings produces a range of visual changes in the skin that are related to the depth reached by the peeling:
Level 1
Very slight erythema
Light frosting
Minimal Scaling (1 or 2 days)
or lack of skin tightness
Level 2
Bright red erythema
Areas of focal frost
Moderate scaling (for 3-4 days)
Burning for 15-30 minutes
Level 3
Intense erythema
Significant areas of frost
Noticeable scaling(over 8-10 days)
Burning for 15-30 minutes (rarely for hours)
The level of penetration is related to the preparation of the skin, the thickness of the stratum corneum, the sensitivity of the skin, the number of layers applied and the application form. It is generally required to apply 1 or 2 layers of peeling for level 1, 2 to 4 layers for peeling for level 2, and 4 to 6 layers of peeling for a level 3.