NeoStrata High Potency Cream

Is NeoStrata High Potency Cream right for you?

• You've tried "gentle" AHA products and they haven't moved the needle — your skin is resilient, or your concerns are deeper, and moderate concentrations just haven't delivered. This is the clinical-strength version.
• You have significant texture irregularities, rough patches, or keratosis — the maximum AHA concentration in this formula is designed for exactly these conditions where standard products fall short.
• You want clinic-grade results at home — this cream bridges the gap between retail skincare and professional treatments. It is not a gentle introduction to acids. It is the serious option.
• Your skin has built tolerance to lower AHA concentrations — if you've been using glycolic acid for 3+ months and want to progress, this is the next step.
• You're maintaining results between in-clinic peels — Dr. Bangalee recommends this to patients who've had chemical peels and want to preserve and extend their results at home.

How NeoStrata High Potency Cream works — the science

This cream delivers a maximum-strength AHA concentration — among the highest available in a non-prescription retail product. Glycolic acid at this potency doesn't just exfoliate the surface: it penetrates into the deeper layers of the epidermis, accelerating cell renewal throughout the entire skin thickness rather than just the outermost layer.

At higher concentrations, glycolic acid also stimulates fibroblast activity — the cells responsible for producing collagen and elastin. This is where clinical resurfacing products begin to blur the line with professional treatments. The cream essentially triggers a mild controlled injury response that prompts the skin to repair and regenerate, building new, healthier tissue over time.

The formulation is carefully pH-buffered to deliver this potency safely in a home-use context, but this is not a product to use carelessly. It rewards patients who respect the protocol — starting slowly, protecting with SPF, and building use gradually.

What you will notice — and when

Immediately — More noticeable tingling than lower-concentration products. This is normal and expected. Skin may look slightly flushed for 15–20 minutes after application.

Week 1–2 — Begin with 2–3 nights per week. Texture improvement is faster and more dramatic than with standard-strength products. Some initial flaking or peeling is normal and a sign the acid is working.

Month 1+ — The skin that emerges is different in quality. Smoother, tighter, more even. Patients who've struggled for years with rough, congested, or deeply uneven skin often describe this as the first time something has actually worked at the level they needed.

How to use NeoStrata High Potency Cream

1. Cleanse thoroughly and pat completely dry — residual water dilutes the acid and reduces efficacy.
2. Apply a thin, even layer to the face, avoiding eyes, nostrils, and lips.
3. Start with 2 nights per week; increase to 3–4 nights as tolerance builds over 4–6 weeks.
4. Do not layer with other active ingredients (retinol, other acids) on the same evening.
5. Apply SPF 30+ every morning without exception while using this product.

Key ingredients & what they do

Dr. Bangalee's clinical perspective

What our patients say

Frequently asked questions