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Did you do a chemical peel at-home?

By fayeon 27 Apr 2006

I’ve heard a lot about chemical peels like TCA peel and Glycolic Peel. Can I save money and do it at-home or not worth the risk and go to the derm? 

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Jessica McLean 18 Dec 2006

I just saw something on t.v about chemical peels removing acne scars. I would really love to get this procedure done because i have such bad scarring from previous acne that i had when i was about 16. This has been such a problem for me for years now. I'm so tired of wearing makeup and not being able to just wake up and leave the house without people looking at me and wondering why I have so many black spots on my face. It's so annoying worrying about my face 24/7. I've been wearing coverup for the longest time and I am so tired of looking in the mirror and having to apply more because of how much the makeup makes my face oily. If I didnt have the scars I wouldnt have to wear so much makeup to cover it all up. I just wish that I could be normal and have beautiful clear skin. Since I am a darker tone it makes it worse! Having a dark complexion makes it harder to find makeups that dont make me look like I have the wrong type of makeup on. My face is a totally different color than my body. The makeup gives me more of a reddish-brown bronze kind of color, a color that im not, and it's not like I buy cheap makeups. I buy the most expensive ones. So im hoping that joining this website I can get some advice on to what I should do. Thankyou for taking the time out to help me.

Sincerely,

Jessica McLean

G. Alicea 8 May 2008
Hi Jessica, I'm Hispanic and have medium olive skin. I've been doing glycolic peels for years, and they're great! I used to have them done with my facials in San Francisco, but was never able to find another place like it when I moved to Ventura. My skin started looking better after two treatments, and I always got compliments. Now that peels are available to the public, I won't buy pharmacy stuff. Plus, the dermatologists charge at least $100 for one treatment. You can get light strength glycolic peels that work slowly, but get results. You should test a hidden part of your skin, just to be sure, before you use it on your face, but you should always start with lighter strengths if your skin is dark. Don't be intimidated by the process; it's very easy to do. Besides testing, the key is to prep your skin before and after the peel. I'm not an ebay seller, just a buyer, but I get peels from "propeels." Look it up on ebay and send your post above to Shirley. She's very helpful and sells even sample kits that include all three steps. Tell her Gladys (a/k/a glory4all) referred you. I don't get anything out of it, but she's honest, helpful and answers all questions (very patient). Hope this helps.
herbal green peeler (unregistered guest) 29 Jun 2008
Hi Jessica, I have had acne since i was 15 now im 22...I have tryed everything. Such as chemical peels that didnt really work for me 3 days ago i have got the herbal green peel man thats one experience my face is so itchy and i cant even scratch it. I have been told to wear mineral make up works very well and very good for your skin two
Linda V. 23 Sep 2008
What's the name of the chemical peel and where did u get it? IF you don't mind me asking ^__^. I'm only 17 going on 18, but I really would like to do one I have discoloration on both my cheeks towards the hair line(sun spots >_<) and my cheeks are visibly red it annoys the heck out of me When I moved to florida I never wore sunscreen because I thought I would be fine ( I moved from a colder place up north) and thought I didn't need it also because I'm hispanic(even though I'm light colored) I still didn't think I needed it because the risk of sun burn is lower for me. How dumb was that >_< now my face has damage from it and I would really like to get it into better shape.
raiharshal 22 Sep 2011
Hii m also facing with same problem but i try chemicle peeling ane spa treatment at svastii spa http://svastii.com/ and my almost all problem are reduced so you also try it
tronda (unregistered guest) 22 Dec 2006
dermadoctor is about to launch a new combined chemcial peel plus microdermabrasion which I've heard will be better than other microderm kits and spa treatments...coming in early 2007 I think
MichelleD 28 Dec 2006
I've heard positive things about the home kits, maybe not for everyone though
Kumar (unregistered guest) 20 Feb 2007
Be very careful. I am olive skinned and got a 'Timeless peel' by cosmedix done 4 wks back. My skin is still burned and I have no hope left that it will ever improve.
wintermission (unregistered guest) 11 Jul 2007
How is your skin doing now? I also got a burn from the timeless peel by cosmedix. It is too soon to tell what the outcome of this will be, right now it is painful and raw. I will never have this done again.
guest (unregistered guest) 18 Jul 2007
Hi, I had a peel done at a clinci 3 weeks ago and my face is now messed up. I too have olive skin and would not recomend this to anyone. I have brown patches all over my face and am very distressed by it.
jameshobbs 29 Apr 2008
Hi, how are you guys doing who had the timeless peels? I was thinking of getting one done but I am fair skinned. Did you use the preparation kit? Ie. refine, defy and purity clean. Lady I spoke to said it is necessary or your skin will blister.
jameshobbs 4 May 2008
By the way you should follow up your comments, just dropping a comment when you're still in the healing phase that the peel is terrible and not following up really doesn't give people a clear idea of the end result they could expect.
littlemonkeys 16 Sep 2011
The thing with the Timeless peel- is that you HAVE to prep up with a vitamin A serum for a couple of months before hand. Otherwise you will get a severe reaction.
littlemonkeys 16 Sep 2011
I'm really fair-skinned too, and quite delicate, but if you use the vitamin A preparation serums, you will be fine. PLus, start with it on for a short amount of time, don't leave it on all night at first. AND if it is burning- for goodness sakes, take it off! :)
guest (unregistered guest) 17 Apr 2007
i have used skinculture peels, they are great!!!!
Aisha (unregistered guest) 30 May 2007
Hi, I have purchased skinculture peel 3000 is it really as good as the website says? What should i be aware of before using it? Will I still be able to go to work? Thanks,
Robin (unregistered guest) 22 Aug 2007
Aisha, While I can't answer your question, I hope everything went well. I am a golden toned 48-year old Afrian Amercian woman and plan on purchasing this product TODAY. I've been reading about it on line for the past week or so and even called and spoke to a couple of their representatives on the phone. I have dark acne scars on my back and one representative told me it is not safe to use on the body while another (who works at the spa and has personally performed this procedure on several other clients) told me that the product is safe to use on the back and has had much success. I assume that you have used the product by now and would like your opinion of your results. Thanks!
lina (unregistered guest) 4 Apr 2008
Hi Aisha, Are you talking about the "skin culture peel 3000"?. If it is the skin culture peels, have you used it on your back, and has it worked for you?. What about the legs can you use it in the legs?. Thankyou, Lina.
shawnie johnson (unregistered guest) 21 Apr 2007
hello- i just got my first tcapeel thurs. night, fri. was a nightmare so swollen. Sat a little better- it is getting very brown and crusted. also some has peeled away after my shower and is like new skin, very pink I am using ointment as directed. What shoul you do when it starts comimg off?? Thank you S.J.
KM (unregistered guest) 22 Aug 2007
Don't pull on the skin whatever you do after the chemical peel! Your doctor should have told you that your skin will scar if you do so. KM
DIPS (unregistered guest) 14 Sep 2007
hey, i just purchased a skin peel 3000... going to use it on the autumb holidays... i have bad acne scares for about a year now hoping this wil work from what ive read about it.. any1 tried it? x
lina (unregistered guest) 4 Apr 2008
Hi, I want to get the skin culture peel too. Let me know how it turns out for you?, and do you know if it can be used on the legs aswell to remove scars from scabs?. Thanks, Lina.
carmel (unregistered guest) 7 Apr 2008
hi just reading your comments as this was posted sep 07 did you use it can you please tell me the results, as i have purchased skinculture 3000,thanx
innocent 10 Mar 2008
well for at home use, i have used the mushroom-based peel by neutrogena, and i love it. i am using it down to the last drop. somehow it works for me without irritating my skin. its worth a try.
bami (unregistered guest) 14 Mar 2008
I just received a salicylic chemical peel at a clinic yesterday with good results and no irritation. A good one for acne, it dried it right up!

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