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A person usually need several light peels such as 10% TCA applied sparingly and done every 2-3 weeks for 5-6 times followed by a cortisone lotion twice a day for 2 weeks and a good daily sunscreen. Good Luck.
TCA can be wonderfull treatments to the skin and give a glow to the skin.However the skin must be prepared before you do any peel, otherwise you can get all sorts of complications, including HYPERPIGMENTATION and HYPOPIGMENTATION.TCA peels no matter what percentage should not be done except by an expert. You should not do it on your self.The strength of the acid depend on the PH, and the percentage and on how many layers you apply.
TCA peel will only cause hyperpigmentation if too strong of a peel is done for your specific skin type and color. The darker the skin, the lighter the peel. I would recommend that you leave this treatment up tp a trained professional. As far as the dark circles around your eyes, TCA can help if the dark circles are dark because of pigmentation. I would recommend that if you are concerned with pigmentation that you use a hyroquinone product, like the Obagi nu derm system and don't leave home without sunscreen.
It has only been 3 weeks, so you are still healing. Hispanic skin is prone to hyperpigmentation. You should have pre-treated with a retinol/hydroquinone blend for at least 2 weeks prior to the 40% TCA peel, which may have prevented it in the first place. Now that you have done the chemical peel...
A 10% TCA Peel, in and of itself, does very little to the skin. There may be a small amount of superficial flaking. There is essentially no downtime and there should be virtually no restrictions following a 10% TCA application. I feel very strongly and it has been my experience over the past 22...
You are asking for trouble. Asking us to help you do something dangerous is ridiculous on your part. You want to do A WHOLE BODY PEEL?! Be realistic, see a professional to help you achieve your goals, if they are REALISTIC.