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First TCA Peel 15% - Self Applied and Love it!

UPDATED FROM Jeanne1786
3 months post

10 Week Photos

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Jeanne1786October 2, 2013
WORTH IT$30
Have added a few photos I took at 10 weeks, a couple of weeks ago-ish. I have not done a full TCA treatment in about a month. I have, however, continued with a few spot treatments using a q-tip to target a few stubborn areas. I did like three in a row, and I just got sick of the constant peeling so I gave it a break so I could just sit back for a couple of weeks and actually enjoy the face! lol The unbelievable has happened and I actually go out without foundation! Wow. The jaw line is like crazy improved now. I am *just* about ready to apply another spot treatment on a couple of new PIH spots from a break out last week. It just doesn't matter if I pop, pick, or completely leave a pimple alone because it will still scar, it is only to what degree that is the difference. Grrr.. This may be close to my final update on this post as from here on out it is all about maintenance, because the life-long battle for clear skin will continue to be sure. But, all in all the face is looking great by my standards! I'm just so thrilled to have mostly clear skin for the first time since my first break out at the age of 12! The (thus far) approx 3 months of twice daily commitment to the face program was time very well spent -- better late than never! :)

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sierraleone
October 3, 2013
We have so many similarities in our skin especially as it pertains to the blackheads turning into cyst or what not. I hv struggled with my skin for as long as I can remember and im 22 now. I hv decided I am going to start getting chemical peels, and your post here has definitely helped me become more comfortable with the idea.
Minniemiss
November 5, 2013
The only thing i would do different is not use antibiotic creme,you don't need it unless there is an infected area and you want your skin to naturally heal slowly...I get great results with coconut oil,i love it.You can even use the coconut oil- the kind used for cooking is fine.It is great you can cook with it,smooth it on your skin or take a healthy teaspoon full. I just did a first time peel for a friend of mine and she loves it.She has many acne scars and this is the first of many peels she will need and want. I should do a photo diary of her like you are doing...I think i will.
osu_mandy07
March 9, 2014
Please do not use coconut oil if you have acne prone skin. It is the highest rated pore clogging oil there is. Coconut oil is a 4 on comedogenicy while hemp seed oil is 0 meaning the oil molecules are too small to penetrate the pore. I previously used coconut oil as a hair mask and my scalp and hairline broke out terribly. After I do peels, I used Elta MD PM moisturizer and it has niacinamide which studies have shown promise with helping to prevent acne. The whole Elta line is very gentle and the only face care products that didn't burn like the dickens when I was using Retin-A Micro 0.1%. Btw, your skin looks amazing!
khanvict21
February 10, 2015
Awesome!! U look amaZing
ladyedan
May 2, 2016
I agree with the coconut butter or oil.....it works great to help. It keeps skin moist till it peels and helps it peel in sheets and not flakes I mix with vitamin E......if the skin itches it needs moisture......thank you for the advice for the woman out there with darker skin....my skin is fair to medium but I am happy to hear about other skin tones....
Thanks Hope All Is Well
Shoegal
October 8, 2016
Your skin looks great! I am impressed that you were able to get these results at home. Nice work!! PS. I love Vinoperfect too!
UPDATED FROM Jeanne1786
1 month post

Did another TCA application tonight...

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Jeanne1786August 22, 2013
Put a light 15% TCA application on tonight. I got super bummed over the blue LED actually making my hyperpigmentation darker. So while the blue LED kicked some serious acne butt, it isn't too kind on my darker skin and hyperpigmentation. It has set me back a little as a result and I wanted to try to regain some of that lost ground. And that's why I did a 15% TCA peel. I'll be all peeling and grody at work next week as a result, and I don't care :( Bummed about the blue LED 'tanning' issue. I will have to clear my face up completely before using the full-face blue LED panel again. In the meantime, I have a smaller 2.5" blue LED light on order so I can focus on individual pimples/problems and mitigate the whole face tanning issue.

Now let the peeling begin! :)

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UPDATED FROM Jeanne1786
1 month post

Link to Green LED and Blue LED Experiment

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Jeanne1786August 22, 2013
I started a new post to properly have my LED treatments under the right category. Here's the link if you are interested:

http://www.realself.com/review/home-led-skin-treatment-my-experiment-greed-and-blue-led-treatments

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