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DIY Jessner Peel

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I am confident I can do this. I follow...

CarrieLJuly 17, 2012
$67

I am confident I can do this. I follow instructions well and understand that good results are achieved with multiple, lesser peels. So, I'll take it easy.

My target is brown spots on my arm. Two IPL treatments haven't taken care of them and peels seem more economical.

Jessner's Peel has been around for what? A hundred years? Everything generally knowable about this peel is already known, so I have been reading everything I can find about it.

My shipment came from Skin-Peel.com today, Tues., 7/17 thru UPS. I ordered last Tues, it shipped last Tues.

They only tell you that you're getting the 2oz of Jessner Solution, but they also sent Peel Prep and Neutralizer Solution Spray. These 3 items are in their website photo, they're just don't say so with words that they're sending them. They also sent 4 surprise gauze sponge pads.

The bottle has a list of ingredients that are the ingredients of a Jessner, they just don't give you the proportions anywhere. Which makes the scientist in me very uneasy. But I know FDA does nil to regulate over the counter stuff. So, I will have to trust that they wouldn't put Jessner's name on it if it wasn't really an accurate formula.

So far, I think this is an ok company that mostly needs some work on their website and needs to improve communication.

The shipping function is clunky. It looked like it would ship for free, but then they charged $2.99 for it. No big deal. But it would be better if they had their stuff together.

Also, they offer Chat with a real "sales expert"! But their chat utility does not load! They have a toll free number to call, but after you listen to muzak for 10 minutes, you're just transferred to voicemail!

So what do I think? The 4 reviews on their own website looked pretty good. But what does that mean, really. It's why I'm posting here on Real Self.

The label on their box is encouraging. It says: Good Manufacturing Practices (G. M. P.) certified; and Cruelty Free.

All right, sounds good. I don't think I'm going to burn my arm off.

Next steps, gather up all my supplies and do a patch test.

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I found Skin-Peel.com during an internet search to find out more about Jessner's Peels. It was one of those stores that pops up at the top of the list. Several stores were reviewed. They were all spotty with the info they provided, but SkinPeel.com seemed to be the best at the time I ordered. Other sites were NaturalSkinShop.com, SkinRxClinic.com. These were not as clear IMO in what exactly they were offering. Skin-Peel.com states explicitly: " Jessner 14% solution Peel (pH 1.9) Net Fl. 2 oz, 60ml." It's hard to compare apples to apples, because no one lists all ingredients or proportion of ingredients. From what I've read, there are 3 ingredients that matter in a Jessner's peel After I ordered for SkinPeel.com, I found SkinObsession.com which has marginally better info.

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Megan P
July 18, 2012

Please be very, very careful. Just because the company has put the name Jessner Peel on it doesn't mean it is the same product.

If you decide to do it please let us know how you are doing.

UPDATED FROM CarrieL

I did a patch test, which included waiting some...

CarrieLAugust 5, 2012
I did a patch test, which included waiting some time and all was ok. I did my first Jessner's peel on Fri 7/20.

I followed instructions for a first time peel because I'd never done one on my arms before.

I applied 3 layers and left them on 5 minutes. It barely stung. The ashy look did not appear. There was very slight redness when all was done. My skin looked tight and dry.

I had no subsequent peeling or flaking. The spots did look less pronounced a week later, but I just wondered if this was reality or perception because the change was too minor to be caught on camera. On Thurs 8/2, I loofa'd my arms really well for a date then moisturized and noticed they looked significantly smoother

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Coldwater143
December 24, 2016
I need help! Wanting to do a jessner peel at home for some spots on my arms. Do you layer the peel. Once you have it on are you suppose to wash it off right away? I'm so confused with how this peel works
CarrieL
October 8, 2018
yes. it's been awhile since I've done this, but you add more layers for stronger results. probably, the reason my arms didn't get ashy that first patch test on 8/12 was because I didn't apply enough layers. keep reading about the process on the internet and you'll figure it out. it's not brain surgery, all you nervous nellies. my aesthetician thinks it's completely ok that I'm doing this
UPDATED FROM CarrieL

I started my 2nd peel on Fri 8/3. After talking...

CarrieLAugust 5, 2012
I started my 2nd peel on Fri 8/3. After talking to the woman who does my microdermabrasion and is familiar with Jessner's peels, I decided to add more layers and time to this 2nd peel.

I did 7 layers and 15 minutes this second time around. It hurt a bit more. However, this time I got that ashy looking skin that is often described. I could see some skin flaking before I'd neutralized the peel this time. It was similarly pink to the first peel when it was done .and dry and tight looking.

My arms seem to be reacting much more mildly that what other users are describing for their facial peels. I posted about using fraxel on my face and trying it on my arms. In that case, my arms also didn't react strongly to the Fraxel. I guess my arms are just tough.

I'll let you know how this second peel went in a week or so.

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Megan P
August 6, 2012

I'm so glad to hear you did a spot test first - smart!!

That is interesting about the different outcome on your arms, but I suppose it makes sense that the skin would be thicker there. Looking forward to hearing more from you. :)

D'Andrea
August 16, 2012
Yes like Megan stated, you must be careful what and who you order from. For all you know it could be paint thinner or some other harmful chemical. All they care about is getting your money. As an licensed aesthetician, I do my research about any product that I use or order especially off line. I hope that the peel is working for you.
CarrieL
October 8, 2018
i appreciate your comments and the level of caution and care you show on behalf of your clients. I have confidence in trying these questionable regulated products out myself because 1) i comb through reviews; 2) my husband is a civil attorney who specializes in defense of insurance companies. This kind of attorney is pessimistic by nature and he's given me his ok. The companies would be true idiots to sell us paint thinner instead of J Peel chemicals.
bellajo13
March 19, 2016
So how long do u have to wait to do another jessner peel ya know what's the between times. Would it be ok to do them every 3 to 4 weeks at a time
CarrieL
October 8, 2018
sorry for delayed response. I think it depends on you. Get a J Peel on your face from an asthetician so you can see how it goes on facial skin. Personally, I wouldn't bother doing another peel on my arms UNTIL my arms had actually peeled from the previous treatment. And if I noticed any unusual sensitivity, I would stop
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