
Used Chemical Peels? Rate It:
Cons:
Slight down time (for higher concentrations) and the possibility of not following the instructions and messing your face up. Can't be in the sun for 2-3 days after for risk of serious burning. (they aren't kidding about this, even @ 12.5%
Pros:
Results in gorgeous skin. Fades scars and hyperpigmentation significantly, removes acne, smoothens skin, etc.
Cons:
Intense uncomfortable burning during the procedure. Very tight, leathery, dry skin afterwards. Takes 5-7 days for peeling to stop.
Pros:
Cleared current acne, reduced scars and redness
Cons:
Peeling skin for 5 days, expensive, but worth the results.
Pros:
I think it does make a difference. It is cheaper and less painful than other treatments and requires no medications or anesthesia.
Cons:
I think it takes a while to notice a difference. You need to be careful for a few day after treatment, and it only works on mild scarring.
Pros:
The only thing that manages my acne prone skin- I have extractions and a B-hydroxy peel every month. I also use Mandelic acid 15% morning and night. My skin is smooth and flawless where it used to be covered in tiny pimples.
Cons:
My face is a bit tender after the peel- for me my face is sensitive 1-5 days depending on how severe the peel is (whether you have it done at a spa or a dermatologist).
Pros:
Note:I am already CLEAR.
After one peel from a 30% unbuffered glycolic acid solution,
-noticeably smaller pores
-tighter skin, less wrinkles (i had one that I gained through acne, it's almost gone now)
-redness dramatically lessened / almost gone
I can't say it does anything for PIH, because mine's almost all gone, and also, I've only written this after performing the peel last night (it's morning now, so one night's effect), whereas effects are supposed to show
Cons:
None.
No redness, soreness, or other side effects for me, only good effects :)
I expected to have at least redness the day after, but I guess I didn't leave it on long enough (I left it on for 1 minute, as a first time user that's the safe time limit)
During the peel application, my skin started stinging and I was afraid I was going to burn, but I held out for 1 min, and I'm fine not even redness (after all, the acid IS burning your skin off)
Pros:
I am supposed to see some fresh, baby skin and smoother, tighter complexion, less brown spots
Cons:
I have not peeled, the acutual peel stung and was uncomfortable, but not horrible. I am breaking out like I have never before. this sucks
Pros:
none
Cons:
SEVER ACNE BREAKE OUT HYPERPIGMENT DARK UGLY SPOT ALL OVER.
Pros:
30% Gylocic Acidf for 4 weeks - Smaller ice pick scars, smaller pores, fine lines, improved complection, lines under eyes gone, brown spots on skin from sun damage gone
Cons:
It does burn and will cause stubborn acne to flare up that is stuck under skin at first but that will fade within 3-4 days. There is a 3-4 day reddness and peeling period but this is normal and yes sometimes it does appear to scab but this is usually in areas that has severe pore clogging.
Pros:
save money
Cons:
look burned in the face for few days
Pros:
It does even out your skin, period. Its an acid, its not like there's much room for it to not work. Over time, will reduce scarring, period.