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41 Year Who's Done Peels Before--TCA 25% Skin Obsession Peel--will Be Self Administered - Atlanta, GA

Name: 41 Year Who's Done Peels Before--TCA 25% Skin Obsession Peel--will Be Self Administered - Atlanta, GA
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Author: goldenquill

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I have used Skin Obsession's 40% glycolic peel a...

goldenquillDecember 19, 2014

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I have used Skin Obsession's 40% glycolic peel a couple of times and have had peels at the spa and am trying this TCA one soon (just ordered it). I work part time and am worried about when the worst day of peeling is so I can time the worst days for when I don't work. What would you folks recommend? I'm not doing this for acne scars (a lot of people seem to do that), but for fine lines, pores and overall skin look. I'm sort of fair (I'm Caucasian with blue/green eyes and brown hair naturally (I color it auburn though). Tempted to do a test on my knees before doing my face or doing my face in stages...forehead, then chin, etc. Just did the 40% glycolic peel today so will need to wait to do the TCA for about a month. Would love to hear from TCA peel vets.

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TexasGirlHookEm5

December 20, 2014

I did a review on their peel.. Look at my page... For timing.. Testing it on knee wouldn't be same.. Face peels faster than other body parts (ie neck and décolleté)

txlift

December 21, 2014

I use that peel and apply it until it frost. I don't really go anywhere for a week. Day 3-5 are the worst. Do it on the light side the first time, apply aquaphor liberally. I wait 2-3 minutes after the frost, but don't do that the first time until you know just how your skin will react. Last time I had an area on my check that stayed red for a month or so. Make up covered it and I used a little bleach cream on it, so don't worry if that happens. Wash your face really well first and use alcohol on a cotton ball to get off any trace of oil so that the peel will go on evenly. I also use retina A for a month prior as prep. Use lots of sunscreen post peel.

UPDATED FROM goldenquill

Did patch test today on knees

goldenquillDecember 30, 2014

Did a patch test today just above my kneecaps. I had to do two layers of it before it 'frosted.' After neutralizing with water and a neutralizer, I coated the area with Aquaphor http://www.amazon.com/Aquaphor-Healing-Ointment-Irritated-Protectant/dp/B006IB5T4W/ I figure with the knee area, I can see how it peels and such and will be able to hide it easily if it looks really bad. lol

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Aletobogan

March 12, 2015

How did it go?!?

lilblue

March 25, 2015

I would try back of arm. It seems a little close to the last peel for me. I have used TCA a few times. I use baking soda to stop the burn, however I have trouble with getting it even on my face. It will run down you chin. If it's to little chemical it doesn't peel and makes wrinkles look worse. It takes four days for me to start peeling and it's done in six to seven days.

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