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Oh my god, those are some results! These peels never worked well for me /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
Or maybe im too old for them
Or maybe im too old for them
Originally Posted by Chirpyalice /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Oh my god, those are some results! These peels never worked well for me /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
Or maybe im too old for them
My forehead peeled rather quickly, the peeling started at day 4 I think. My cheeks were always the last to peel, sometimes not until day 6. I know you get really impatient cause you want the dead skin to come off and see the results, but this process just varies (depending on your skin, on the prep regimen etc). If your skin is so tight that eating or moving your mouth is hard then the skin is probably going to crack soon since anything around your mouth is under constant movement which the tight skin can't handle for too long. That's what happened to me when I took a big bite out of this large apple, the tight skin on my chin just cracked open which was a very strange feelingOriginally Posted by orchid2684 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Andi - I must say, you have beautiful skin to begin with.
With that said, I too have just done a TCA peel, but I did a 12.5%, just one layer.
It was my first on and I did it on Saturday night. Tomorrow will be day 4 and I have yet to peel. My forehead and cheek skin looks the exact same though, very tight and wrinkly and shiny.
How long did it take before your forehead and cheeks peeled?? I'm hoping mine does soon because it's hard to even eat or move my mouth still.
Originally Posted by Andi /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Quote: Originally Posted by orchid2684 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Andi - I must say, you have beautiful skin to begin with.
With that said, I too have just done a TCA peel, but I did a 12.5%, just one layer.
It was my first on and I did it on Saturday night. Tomorrow will be day 4 and I have yet to peel. My forehead and cheek skin looks the exact same though, very tight and wrinkly and shiny.
How long did it take before your forehead and cheeks peeled?? I'm hoping mine does soon because it's hard to even eat or move my mouth still.
My forehead peeled rather quickly, the peeling started at day 4 I think. My cheeks were always the last to peel, sometimes not until day 6. I know you get really impatient cause you want the dead skin to come off and see the results, but this process just varies (depending on your skin, on the prep regimen etc). If your skin is so tight that eating or moving your mouth is hard then the skin is probably going to crack soon since anything around your mouth is under constant movement which the tight skin can't handle for too long. That's what happened to me when I took a big bite out of this large apple, the tight skin on my chin just cracked open which was a very strange feeling
yes I am getting very impatient, but my chin has started to peel, just like a sunburn does. I have been applying aloe vera along with Argan Oil when needed. I can tell my forehead and cheeks are just dying to peel, but they are being stubborn. LOL
Tomorrow is day 4, let's hope the cheeks peel faster. I see my boyfriend on Friday, I don't want him thinking my skin is falling off.
Originally Posted by LisaF1163 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Andi, your skin is gorgeous! Thank you for explaining your process to us and posting the pictures (however painful they look, LOL!). I have super sensitive skin, so I probably wouldn't try them (I get by with mild retinols each night, and a light scrub in the morning), but it's so awesome to see your results.
I would start with something gentle like lactic or glycolic acid. Depending on how dark & stubborn your spots are, you should need at least 2 peels to see results. With these peels, you wouldn't/shouldn't get actual visible peeling! Peeling/flaking isn't absolutely necessary for the effect that will take place. TCA peels sometimes don't make you peel if the % is low.Originally Posted by Nicole86 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Hi Andi!
Your skin looks so clear! I love it. My face was really clear but recently for the past couple months, ive been breaking out and i have very fare skin so when i break out its noticable and i end up getting those dark spots. Now they're starting to fade away, but i still have a pink pigmentation i would like to get rid of. I actually got a peel a couple years ago, but since i dont use it often they used the lowest % on me. My question is how many peels would i need to get to see results and after your skin starts flaking, what type of lotion should i use?
Thanks!
-Nicole
Originally Posted by Nicole86 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Thanks! & Where can i purchase this stuff. I know a lot of over the counter stuff does not work for me.
I have heard of those wart removal creams (they don´t sell them here in Europe though I think?) but I wouldn´t use anything like that on my face. I wonder what´s actually in these creamsOriginally Posted by coryswife89 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Above my upper lip I had discoloration making it look like I had a mustache. I'm sure from licking my lips. Anyway I did a little research (very scared I'm black) to do a at home chemical peel. We had some wart removal cream at home that I used. I did go over board and used it 3x on the first, second and third day. Lucky me no adverse results! The only area that peel was the discolored part. I have been using 2x a week now since I'm no longer in a rush. It's almost completely gone.
I put just enough on the discolored part let it sit for up to 5 minutes (when I was strong enough but I read you to let it sit for one minute at least)
I mixed warm water with baking soda. I wipe the gel off with the mixture.
I personally kept Vaseline on it. I hate the flakes
Only that are peeled. My husband doesn't notice it but I still do and I'm not stopping until it's completely gone.
I forgot the brand. If I find it I will let you know. People have used this to treat acne scars and age spots.
I took pictures of myself and my son but I hated the look so much I deleted. I possibly have a picture near the end stage. If I find it (I have tons of unlabeled pics on my cpu) I will upload it to show you last week vs this week
yes, I did leave the 2nd layer on for about 5 additional minutes (it can be washed off earlier if an even coat of frosting appears sooner). I´m honestly still not sure if frosting is always necessary to get good results (I´ve heard yes and no from people on forums that have done TCA peels. A professional´s opinion would be nice of course). I know that frosting should be the end point of a TCA peel (meaning no additional layers after you get a decent amount of frosting), but I think you can still get results even if you get no or just little frosting.Originally Posted by 1hourcommute /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I probably missed it, so if i did, sorry in advance. When you do a second application of the acid, how long do you leave that on for? I assume another five minutes on top of the five that have already gone by, right? and frosting is wanted? I'm new to these things, I just did a low acid peel a few weeks ago, i think 12%, I'm going up to the 18 soon. The 12 didn't do much of anything for me, just some light flaking after lots of tightening. Sort of was a bummer, I thought, "What, am i all leather?"
sounds like you´re doing the right things to make your complexion look better-good for you! It´s great that chemical peels not only improve skin texture, but also increase collagen production. I use a 65% lactic acid peel myself, maybe once a month for maintenance. I don´t get any flaking (my skin is tough), but I hear that other people do get it with this concentrations-other than that, lactic acid is pretty gentle.Originally Posted by irisp3335 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I am also glad your pics were posted.
I use 60% lactic acid peel with lighteners added to the solution (Infinite Skin Care). It is true that the skin won't "peel" like a TCA peel; but that is ok for my needs.
I am going to be 65 and am an avid believer in Lactic Acid. I use a cleanser and toner with Lactic acid. My skin is so hydrated that I cannot use anything else to give me the same result. I mainly use the Peels for age spots and it works. I do, however apply two layers to the areas I want to lighten the most. No frosting, but intense itching for about 6 minutes. Four days after peel my face does an intense flaking, but no sheets of skin coming off. My skin does not turn red after-wards, but does crinkle up quite a bit during the healing process. I use copper peptide serum from skin biology after cleaning off peel. This also keeps my skin hydrated and boots the peel results. I do have some lines and wrinkles but they are ok by me; just not ok for age spots.
Bottom line is that I look healthy and for over 60 that is a good thing.
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