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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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May 31, 2008
Product used: Glycolic Acid Peel
Cons:
The peels are done at one week intervals and for three days after applying your skin doesnt look so great. So for three days out of seven your complection is worse.
I have done a total of 4 peels. Two at 30% and two at50% at one week intervals. I plan on doing 3 more. I have seen such an improvement in my skin. I also have been applying a copper peptide night cream after the peels and think this is beneficial, as well as applying hayluronic acid lotion and spf 70 sunscreen before leaving the house in the morning. I work outdoors and live in FL and unfortunatley did not make an effort to protect my skin for any years. However these peels are proving its never to late and they actually can still repair and restore my skin.
April 18, 2008
Product used: Glycolic Acid Peel
Pros:
My skin is more even-toned, smoother skin, cleared up most of my adult acne.
Cons:
Drying, temporary burning after washing off the glycolic acid.
I use a 50% Glycolic acid peel. I do a peel once a week and I'm getting a lot of compliments about my complexion. The only pet peeve I have about the glycolic peel is the burning sensation I experience right after I wash off the glycolic acid. I usually stick my head in the freezer to minimize the burning sensation!
July 11, 2007
Pros:
awesome results on light skin
Cons:
burns like crap and downtime and hyperpigmentation o darker skinned people
I love it. I'm an estetician and I believe that light skinned people should use it. I've got 50% on my whole back and chest. I worked up to it. I suggest retin-a .1% for 2 weeks,then 12%, then 20%, then 30%, and then as high as 50% if you need it. Take 1 and 1/2 months break in between. Use aquafure for first week post peel. This is a breathable vasoline, then use blue copper by osmotics for the healing period. Best tca internet peel is Yavonne. If you carefull you will see great results. Ive worked for a dermatologist and they rip you off, and they don't know anymore about tca's than you can learn on the internet yourself. I suggest start with glycolic and salycilic peels at first then work up to 12% tca and so. See how you skin reacts to each one.
January 14, 2007
Product used: Glycolic Acid Peel
Pros:
I use 50% Glycolic acid it cleared little bumps that i had under my skin for years,makes my complexion alot less patchy,and genraly refreshes my whole face! it does work quit well and u will defanetly notice the diffrence but its no miracle cure.
Cons:
first few peels u mite have a break out coz its clearing all the deep grime out and brings it to the surface! sometimes it can be quite sore during the peel!
It is defantly the most effective home treatment out there! the first couple of peels might make u have a break out but by your 3rd or 4th peel u will defantly start to see results and you have 6 peels 1 a week! u will need a top up peel after a month or so beacuse the effects are not permanent but it is very cheap and a 30ml bottle does 30 peels so it lasts months! for me it cleared lumps under my skin that had been there for years,evened out my skin tone and made it less patchy and gives me a healthy glow,makes my face soft as a babys ass,kills all my spots (although i still get the ocasional spot but no where near as many as before) also slighty minimized my fine lines on my forhead not very much but enough to notice! so yeah i think its good! just dont exspect miracles!
July 27, 2015
Results were not immediate.
I am 29 and have been battling acne for more than 10 years due to pcos. I came off birth control pills about 2 years ago and needed some alternative treatment as a preventive measure. My concerns now are oily skin, some discolourations and occasional breakouts. The derm suggested alternating between microdermabrasion and light chemical peels every four weeks. I did not see any difference at all till the third chemical peel and this was about four months after I started this programme. The derm also gave me 10% AHA cream and acne gel to apply every night, which also didn't do much for my skin. In fact I thought my skin was looking especially dull during this period. Everybody also told me the same. I am however quite pleased with the results after the recent chemical peel. I am happy I continued going for the treatments but I wonder if it is normal to see results until much later since my peels were light? My skin now is radiant, the discoloration and most of the milia seeds are gone and no blocked pores.
December 4, 2013
Chemical peels work to an extent
Pros:
Cleanses the skin
Prevents many future breakouts
Cons:
Very expensive
Does not get rid of all the acne
Something you have to keep up with
I have the typical hormonal acne that comes with The teenage years. About once every month I go to get a chemical peel to calm my skin down and to get rid of all the filth and dirt on my skin. It does do a fantastic job of cleansing the skin and keeping the acne under control...for the most part. It does not cure me from the acne completely, but I have a gone a few months without getting a peel and my skin looked terrible. It is something that you have to keep up with and can be very expensive.
October 10, 2011
Product used: Jessner Peel
Pros:
Skin is soft
Active pimples are all gone
Skin tone is much more even
Great Exfoliation
Cons:
day 2 and 3 are allot of peeling
BUY it!!!! im telling you, you wont regret it, just make sure you read directions, but i would also watch some youtube videos to see how to visually apply it. Go to Amazon and buy the jesser peel you will not regret it
July 18, 2010
Product used: Jessner Peel
Pros:
-Smoother skin
-Pimples go flat so when makeup is applied, skin looks flawless
-Dries out existing pimples
-evens out skintone
Cons:
-Need to stay at home, away from public eye for about 4 days.
-Peeling, skin feels tight from days 2-4
-Skin looks awful during day 2-4
Works well, my skin is so smooth, it is the 6th day of my Jessner peel and I love it,
I actually got the Ultraceuticals Vitapeel which is a modified version of the Jessner's peel.
Highly recommended!
July 27, 2009
Pros:
None yet
Cons:
Burned face, face is red and sore, I look like I have 2nd degree burns
Just get a low acid peel, dont waste ur $
September 25, 2008
Pros:
I have red blotchy skin.
After the first two 12.5% peels Major differnece, even skin tones.
Cons:
first three days skin turned brown in spots and was very tight!
Looked like I had Plastic dirty skin!
Started to peel on day 4, messy
Very happy with results.
I will never go out in the sun again w/o sunscreen after having two peels. My skin looks to nice to ruin it again!
You will be uncomfy for the first four days but worth it!
Pros:
I have experienced noticable improvement in my complextion. Smaller pores fine lines have begun to fade and my skin is smoother and more firm.