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African American (Dark Skin) 15% TCA Peel at Home. My journey.

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Is this a normal amount of frosting? Too much? Or...

TexasGirlHookEm5
$22
Is this a normal amount of frosting? Too much? Or should I have applied a little more to the areas that weren't frosting? I used a 15% TCA from Skin Solutions. I did the test area, and had no reaction on Monday. I did full face yesterday (Tuesday) for a full 5 minutes, a little burning but no frosting (a couple of dots). I was very anxious so I just used a cold towel. Today (Wednesday) I applied again with brush. I felt like yesterday I just didn't let it sit on enough. I definitely saw more frosting today. I put on one layer, and started frosting at about 4 minutes after application. I applied another layer at the 5 minute mark only to the areas that weren't frosting. I didn't want to overdo it so I splashed with water at the 6:30 minute mark. I used my hair dryer to help with cooling during the process.

*I know you are not suppose to do TCA this often. I know.* I've had experience with AHA(glycolic) 30%/BHA10% peels at home; AND Jessner , lactic acid, and microdermabrasion at Esthetician

I'm hoping to get a nice peel. I felt my AHA/BHA wasn't doing it. Jessner was nice but I felt I needed more so that's why I'm at TCA. I bought from SkinObsession since there's are unbuffered and stronger compared to MUAC. I had a bad reaction to biotin in December where it literally made sores on my face that led to hyper pigmentation , and I've been using 4% hydroquinione by Obaji since then.

I will post more pictures of my progress and my before. Crossing my fingers that I get good results. As of right know I feel a very mild tingle on my face, no immediate black areas. No major redness. I will continue to update.

Please comment comments, tips, concerns.

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February 23, 2014
Thank you for starting your review.  Please continue to post updated pictures of the process.
February 27, 2014
just the review i was looking for
July 14, 2016
I'm struggling with hyperpigmentation, too. Did the hydroquinone by Obaji help?
UPDATED FROM TexasGirlHookEm5
8 days post

Peeling process

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UPDATED FROM TexasGirlHookEm5
8 days post

The day after - 1 day post feel

TexasGirlHookEm5
Here is the day after my feel, Thursday. All I feel is a little bit tight. No other side effects.

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