“Broke out in cysts from 30% at-home chemical peel”
Glycolic peel: NOT worth it
Pain: Uncomfortable
about a month ago, i decided to give myself an at home glycolic peel 30%. i thought it would be a good idea to do, (and yes i researched) to remove the top dead layer of my skin (to "brighten" it up).
omg!!! that was the worst mistake i ever did to myself! apparently, i got some type of an allergic reaction from it. i started breaking out in huge, painful bumps the first few days (i'm assuming they were CYSTS). after that, i would break out in pimples and whiteheads. i get a new pimple almost every single day, whiteheads just stay there (a lot on my jaw line). haven't really gotten a cyst after that first week. i've been like this for about a month now. i can't believe i gave myself acne!
i've been researching and no one else has had these kind of reactions from a glycolic peel. i mean yes, it is normal to break out the first few weeks after a peel but not like this. will this go away on its own or is it going to get worse? has this ever happened to anyone else? i'm so frustrated.
Oct 4, 2009Comments and replies (3)
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6 Oct 2009
This related thread might help: Breakouts normal after Chemical peel
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15 Oct 2009
Hi, im a paramedical esthetician.Its best to not use anything such as a peel so strong on your face without a professional.Always its best to start with 5% at home to 10% but never stronger.The bumps you got after were burns commonly known as blisters.Your skin became too sensitive because it was not use to such a high percentage of peel and you broke out afterwards.Please dont pick at acne and see a professional that can bring your skin back to normal.good luck
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17 Oct 2009
hi sharen, these bumps weren't blisters, they were welts! i ended up going to my dermatologist and she told me i must have gotten an allergic reaction from the peel. anyway, she prescribed me medicine and said hopefully it should go away soon. i went from having 1 blemish to 30 blemishes. i'm also noticing my skin is taking a long time to heal.