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25% TCA Peel - Age 27, Black Female - London, UK
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I tried a really low percent TCA acid peel and it...
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I tried a really low percent TCA acid peel and it did nothing to my face, a few days later i done a 25% acid peel. It began to frost instantly and the burning was horrific. I left to acid on my face for 2 mins but i couldnt handle the pain so i ran up and down my house screaming. I splashed cold water over my face. I then was able to neturalise the acid. My face stayed white for a few mins then it went really dark and discoloured.
Ive just completed day 1 and my skin feels really dry and tight no matter how much mosterizer i use. I am so scared because ive never been through this type of thing before.
Replies (18)
March 5, 2011
Hey, that 25 percent is way to high...omg you should have done a 18%... I scared for you, because your skin tone will be messed up, and now your going to have to maybe find something to fix the problem you might get...But to avoid this, i really think you should put on loads of neosporin pls! thats the only way u wont get f'd up after this peel goes away.
March 17, 2011
I think I read that people with darker skin tones should not use this product...because it's purpose is to lighten the skin (age spots, acne spots, etc), but could end up causing uneven skin tone in those who are naturally darker.
May 9, 2011
Hi,
I am sure that by now, you would have found out that the dryness and tightness is a normal step of the peel.
I have been doing some extensive research on at home peels and started with lower strengths of salicylic and glycolic peels and had no problems with them, although I find them to be too low and after 5 treatments, no greatly visible change except for tightened pores and no actual peeling.
I would like to try the TCA 15 or 25% next and still doing some research so would like to get your feedback on it as well as details or where you purchased yours.
I am sure that by now, you would have found out that the dryness and tightness is a normal step of the peel.
I have been doing some extensive research on at home peels and started with lower strengths of salicylic and glycolic peels and had no problems with them, although I find them to be too low and after 5 treatments, no greatly visible change except for tightened pores and no actual peeling.
I would like to try the TCA 15 or 25% next and still doing some research so would like to get your feedback on it as well as details or where you purchased yours.
November 16, 2011
WHOOOOA, HONEY! You went TOO HIGH, TOO FAST!
I hope your skin is okay. Because using a low percentage at first and then shooting up to 25% just seems to be asking for trouble.. :\
I wouldn't be surprised if you get post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
TCA CAN be used on darker skin tones. We just have to prepare for the peel better and be more cautious to make the peel successful.
Ouch! That looks really painful. :( How are you doing now?