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Chemical Exfoliation
Acne.org’s Real World Take
Common sense might tell us that chemical peels seem like such a great idea for acne, but in the real world, acid alone just doesn’t seem to completely take care of acne. They can also be expensive and leave the skin red and peeling for a few days every time you get one.
Chemical Exfoliation
How to Get It
Have a dermatologist? Make an appointment to get this procedure done. Don't have a dermatologist? See The American Academy of Dermatology Physician Database to find one. Do not try this at home!
Used Chemical Peels? Rate It:
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February 17, 2009
Product used: Glycolic Acid Peel
Cons:
Makes skin feel tight and stings
find a place that does not charge too much and see how you like it. If you like it keep doing it and maybe then go to a more expensive place.
September 1, 2008
Product used: Glycolic Acid Peel
Pros:
none
Cons:
doesnt work at all, i used the 25% peel overnight and it did nothing.
waste of money
April 3, 2008
Pros:
confusing to do
Cons:
painful redness
i used the tca peel and i used a home kit 50% it looks as if it has indented my skin and i am very angry i would not ever recomment this to anyone tca is dangerous do not use it!!!!!
June 9, 2008
Pros:
works wonders on fine lines and hyperpigmentation. It also helps give the skin a nice glow and smooth texture.
Cons:
Can cause discomfort, redness, and moderate to heavy peeling for up to 10 days depending on the person.
Do not attempt to perform any kind of peel at home from a kit!! I am a licensed esthetician and it is so outrageous to me that these kits are even offered. Peels should only be done by a professional and only if you are using the appropriate home care before and after your peel. Peels, especially a TCA, can do more harm than good if you don't know what you are doing, and they are not for every skin type!!! GO SEE A PROFESSIONAL!
April 9, 2008
Product used: Glycolic Acid Peel
Pros:
It really helps
Cons:
Can be greasy
I have no more red marks!
May 5, 2011
Pros:
none:/
Cons:
PAINFUL
made skin feel numb and dewy
made acne worse
didnt remove scars
made my skin unbareably dry
VERY FLAKEY
Since I HATE my acne i got an esthatician, and she reccommended i should get a chemical peel for my acne and scars. i was super excited, and it wasn't cheap for my mom, so i thought it HAD to work. I've never been more dissapointed or ripped off. this was a total scam. it didnt do ANYTHING for me, except give me unbareably dry skin (which was completley embarresting to goto school like that..)
i literally cried the day after the peel. i guess i just had my hopes up too high...
i'm just a teenager!
August 16, 2009
Pros:
I have giant zits, and milia, the pimples occasionally found beneath the skin. The place i went to to get this done, was amazing. My skin looks like a baby's ass. Smooth and FLAWLESS.
Cons:
You eyeball becomes really dry, and you get sever headaches, and then you crave cigarettes.
You should get it, although.. now I've started smoking, and i have to eye drops every two hours, but other than that, my skin is my primary priority and now that, that is done i can relax :)
October 22, 2009
Pros:
one of the worst treatment for acne scars
Cons:
dont waste ur money doing dis,it wont help @ all
skin wil look very nice for 3-4 days aftr treatment,but after sumdays it wil becum d same lyk before.its beter 2use any cream rather than doing such treatments,even laser treatment isnt effective.d best treatment is to use any ayurvedic cream,Dr's jst know hw 2 mint money,they dnt care whther ur skin is sensitive,hard,soft,etc,they wil jst run their machines n treatment on ur face lyk a butcher does 2 slaughter goats.trust me,its beter using any cream for scars rather than takin apointments n visiting Dr's n wasting money
Pros:
brings up exsisting bumps and then dries them