I am a black woman with medium brown skin, and am six days into a 12.5% TCA peel. This is my first attempt at a chemical peel. I did a home peel. I have a lot of light peeling, however, I am frustrated about assisting the peeling process without scarring my skin. What can I do to assist in the process?
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If you are interested in significant improvement in fine lines and wrinkles, a TCA peel 20% or greater would be a good way to go.
Levulan and IPL will both address superficial sun-damaged skin, but you would not notice any appreciable difference in wrinkles.
I suggest you visit a board...
Consider the following options:
1. Jergens Natural Glow - inexpensive, works slowly (over several days), but well. You need to match your skin color though to the three available shades - if you go too light, you will not notice the tan and if you go too dark, it will look orange.
2. Clarins...
I have used TCA for the lower eyelids with excellent results but it sounds as if this may be too aggressive for you given the thin skin you describe.
Retin-A may actually thicken the skin. I think your problem is twofold.
Gel is absorbed but it is incredibly drying. You may want to consider a...