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Does a 12% TCA Peel Need to Frost in Order to Work?

marcosmommyFeb 27, 2010
I bought a tca peel on line and did a patch test on my leg. It did not frost after a couple of coats. I washed it off and nothing happened to my skin. I want to try it on my face but I'm wondering if 12% tca peels frost on your face? How do you know when you have applied enough solution?

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