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Tca Peel 30% at Home
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I have had peels before and after cost and time 4...
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I have had peels before and after cost and time 4 months pass and a 1000 to get tto the 30% level and results. I have never had any discomfort and had them all done at the spa. This year I decided after reading several online blogs and watching youtube videos well I felt " I can do this" ;) ! Today I applied the tca 30% peel I planned on keeping it on 5 minutes. I tell you the burning was intense and trust me I'm a tuff cookie (carry a gun and gave birth 4 times) but the burning was unbearable! I took it off in less then a minute, I was freaking out my face turned red and felt very HOT! Thank god I had a box of baking soda ready, I used the entire box over and over fast making a face mask and applying, then splashing cold water on alternating the two for at least an hour. I could not believe the burning I felt I began to get very afraid and almost went to the ER. Thank god it finally stopped. I'm red now like I sat in the sun and I feel tingling but it's bearable. I didn't understand why getting it at the spa was a piece of cake but doing it at home was a terrible experience. Now I'm glad it's over and waiting to see my results. Anyone chime in on what I should buy over the counter? I bought some moisturizer with sun screen. I also for the life of me can't figure out why it was so painful and I only left it on for less then a minute. I bought it off Ebay and I also decided I won't be doing any peels on myself any more. You ladies are tuff. ;) here a before treatment and day off, more photos to fallow
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October 6, 2014
Ohhhhh heal well! That's what scares me. I want to do it for skin firming purposes and leaning to having my dr do it. I've done 12% at home several times and left it on for five minutes = TWICE for a second layer - though it burned...I could take it. I did the baking soda paste to halt it. But that was bearable. I can't imagine the pain you were in for only a minute! But I'm still leaning to do the 30 with my dr. though I hate paying the high cost.
October 14, 2014
I work at a spa and the tca they used on you was probably watered down. I do tca 30 % at home myself and it does hurt like hell. you might try using a fan brush to apply it faster. I immediately take it off with cold water as it hurts too much to leave it on. As soon as water hits your face it will neutralize the peel. You can also weaken your bottle of tca by adding water to it. Aquafor is good to use after a peel and sunscreen is a must for the rest of your life. 30% or more. Hyualoronic acid serum is also a must for post peel before your moisturizer. DO NOT PICK !!! Can cause scarring. I get my hyuloronic acid on ebay. I also always have a fan blowing on my face as im applying the peel. Hope this helps some :)
October 18, 2014
I would really not advise going above 15% in strength for home use TCA Peels! You don't need a high percentage in TCA- like other acids (such as Lactic, Glycolic etc) You have been scared off now, but you should let your skin calm and then maybe when you are ready try a good brand home kit- such as an Australian brand Cosmetic Company (Skin Define Gel Peel Range) Apparently they are loaded with antioxidants which help calm the skin at the same time. Loads of moisturiser and SPF, drink heaps of water and stay clear of exfoliating products, scrubs and active ingredients in products (such as Retin A, Vitamin C) until your skin is back to normal. Keep us posted!
November 2, 2014
Oh dear God! You bought it from e-Bay? Never trust concentrations. I am a professional and I do 30% on leg sunspots.
You need repair peptide.
UPDATED FROM FarwellLove
1 year post
I notice I forget to update
Yes everything worked out great doing it at home saved me allot of money but the reason I did it was time.As you can see in my photos I work allot self employed I can't clos my business to pamper myself. (Struggles of small business owner). But yes totally worked.
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April 2, 2016
I posted this because I do the very year at home
March 24, 2017
Gutsy woman! And a beautiful one, at that. May you never experience serious harm from your daring adventures in meeting your own beauty needs.
April 2, 2016
In this photo I don't have anything on my face just eye makeup these peels take the fine lines and freckles totally worth doing them at home I saved tons it was around $30 but if you get anxiety dnt do it the minute it starts burning you will panic but if your a tuff women you can save allot of money when you have it done professionally they do it in steps after 6 weeks of treatments it cost around 1000 for fear of being sued they start you out at a lower dose. At home you. Can start in steps . I did the 30% because I have had it proffesuonaly done and knew m skin could handle it . But if your new to this start out at 15% then every 2 weeks go up to a stronger dose until you hit the 30% . Thus procedure is amazing for your skin if you have acne or discoloration your going to love your face
August 27, 2016
How often do you do this peels ? And what brand did you use ? Ypur skin looks amazing
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