|
|
Rank: Newbie
Groups: Member
Joined: 6/11/2008
Posts: 37
Points: 111
Location: USA
|
Hi
I was wondering if anyone can rec a at home peel and where it can be ordered on line. Anyone with past experience with peel please?
Thanks
|
|
Rank: Advanced Member
Groups: Member
Joined: 6/8/2009
Posts: 926
Points: 3,784
|
You can get lactic and salicylic acids pretty cheap from a number of DIY sellers. I'd suggest no more than 20% lactic/10% salicylic for starters--the molecules are bigger and they don't penetrate as deeply. You can really hurt yourself with unbuffered glycolics or TCA even at what sounds like a low strength.
But I think a better approach to home peels is to see a derm and use tretinoin or tazarotene aggressively for several months then a little less aggressively (but forever) thereafter. If that doesn't satisfy you, consider a physician administered TCA peel. They know how to apply it evenly, safely, etc. Peels are way cheaper than lasers. When the doctor uses a laser he or she has to shift some of the cost of the machine on to you. But the ingredients/tools for a peel are only a few cents (unless he or she uses one of the 'name' peels which I don't think are worth the money).
|
|
Rank: Advanced Member
Groups: Member
Joined: 8/27/2008
Posts: 2,143
Points: 7,603
|
Has anyone tried Philosophy's Oxygen Peel? I went to buy a kit at Sephora last week but apparently Health Canada is pulling the same bs on beauty products that they are with natural health products and banning products that shouldn't be banned. I am trying to decide if it would be worth driving down to Seattle to pick up a kit.
"My friends, love is better than anger.
Hope is better than fear.
Optimism is better than despair.
So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic.
And we’ll change the world."
|
|
Rank: Advanced Member
Groups: Member
Joined: 6/8/2009
Posts: 926
Points: 3,784
|
Given that the pH of an unbuffered magnesium ascorbyl phosphate solution is 7.0-8.5 and that the powder part has more sodium bicarbonate than "active" I doubt this would do much when the lactic acid part is applied. Most of the acid would be neutralized on contact. Also the price is outrageous. You can get an ounce of salicylic acid for about $3 and 4 oz. of 88% lactic acid for $4 or so and those will do a lot more. But you will have to make some measurements and dilute to get safe use rates to say nothing of keeping the product away from pets, kids, etc.
|
|
Rank: Advanced Member
Groups: Member
Joined: 9/21/2008
Posts: 154
Points: 462
|
I liked what the Philosophy Oxygen peel did for my (oily, sensitive) skin. I would also recommend the Lancome "Resurface" peel, which I think has been discontinued but can be found on Ebay: http://tinyurl.com/yhu5hzy
|
|
Rank: Newbie
Groups: Member
Joined: 6/11/2008
Posts: 37
Points: 111
Location: USA
|
I ordered tca 12.5% as I was told it was not too strong to start with......I may just do spot treatment to start. Thanks for your input
|
|
Rank: Member
Groups: Member
Joined: 7/14/2008
Posts: 375
Points: 931
Location: ny
|
please be careful with these at home peels
i wasn't able to neutralize one once and it kept rising up my face!
i don't want to put a damper on using them, i know many people have had absolutely no problem with them
the first time i used it it was fine the second time very scary
maybe it was something i did or the % used which was high, not sure
just felt i needed to put it out there since many of you have helped me in the past
good luck
|
|
Rank: Newbie
Groups: Member
Joined: 6/6/2008
Posts: 61
Points: 183
Location: seattle
|
I have done many, many TCA peels at home with great results. I started off slowly to see what my skin can tolerate and I have reached 30% for my face and 24% for my neck. That is the maximum my skin can handle. I have saved a fortune doing it myself. It's about 40 bucks for a bottle, which does about 3 peels.
|
|
Rank: Advanced Member
Groups: Member
Joined: 6/24/2008
Posts: 37
Points: 111
|
rbrooksher wrote:I have done many, many TCA peels at home with great results. I started off slowly to see what my skin can tolerate and I have reached 30% for my face and 24% for my neck. That is the maximum my skin can handle. I have saved a fortune doing it myself. It's about 40 bucks for a bottle, which does about 3 peels. Duh! I never thought of using a peel on my crepey neck! Does it noticeably make a difference, and if so, how often? I have never used a DIY peel. Should I start with a mild one from a skin-care line first? And if so, any recommendations? Thanks! Tux
|
|
Rank: Advanced Member
Groups: Editor
, Member
Joined: 9/18/2008
Posts: 7,085
Points: 17,269
Location: reading a new medical device victim's horror story
|
I had a professional one done back at Xmas on my face, neck and chest. Honestly, not sure I would put myself through it again for the subtle results. Use caution at home. Your neck is VERY delicate and more prone to scarring, as is the chest. You never use more than 20% on neck/chest. The face can take 30% (under medical supervision), but I would never tempt fate with anything higher on my neck/chest.
IPL & Laser Damage Facebook PageThe greatest way to live with honor in this world is to be what we pretend to be. ~Socrates~ (I pretend to be a cat with a lime carved as a helmet on my head)  I'm no longer taking PMs. If you would like to reach me, feel free to email me: laserandiplsupport@gmail.com
|
|
Rank: Advanced Member
Groups: Editor
, Member
Joined: 5/15/2008
Posts: 5,936
Points: 16,585
Location: Payne Whitney Ward #3
|
Is that because there are more oil glands in the face? Or is the skin thicker?
|
|
Rank: Advanced Member
Groups: Member
Joined: 5/18/2008
Posts: 2,229
Points: 9,224
Location: NY
|
I can't live without Kate Sommerville's "Exfolikate." It is a strong exfoliant peel that makes my skin glow beautifully. It is expensive but I never buy it retail. The big 5 oz. tube lasts forever and can be found on Ebay for under $100 compared to her price of $175.
|
|
Rank: Advanced Member
Groups: Editor
, Member
Joined: 9/18/2008
Posts: 7,085
Points: 17,269
Location: reading a new medical device victim's horror story
|
Stache, I'm not sure why the neck and also arms/hands are much more sensitive to peels than the face. I believe Kosmeds is well versed in the chemistry side of peels and she may be able to explain it.
IPL & Laser Damage Facebook PageThe greatest way to live with honor in this world is to be what we pretend to be. ~Socrates~ (I pretend to be a cat with a lime carved as a helmet on my head) I'm no longer taking PMs. If you would like to reach me, feel free to email me: laserandiplsupport@gmail.com
|
|
Rank: Advanced Member
Groups: Member
Joined: 8/27/2008
Posts: 2,143
Points: 7,603
|
Parisienne wrote:I liked what the Philosophy Oxygen peel did for my (oily, sensitive) skin. I would also recommend the Lancome "Resurface" peel, which I think has been discontinued but can be found on Ebay: http://tinyurl.com/yhu5hzy Thanks for the feedback (I'm sensitive and normal-to-dry)! I can't use Lancome though, because they test on animals :( I'll pick up a kit on my next quick trip to Seattle.
"My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we’ll change the world."
|
|
|
Guest |
