Chemical Peels

[Erin]

I'm looking into a more affordable, at-home peel... can't afford some of these higher-priced ones.

 

[ATM1985]

^ Not sure what strength you're looking for, but the Peter Thomas Roth UnWrinkle Peel Pads are very affordable. $50 for a jar of 60 at Sephora, but there's so much solution on a pad, I sometimes cut one in half and it covers my face, neck, and decollete easily.

It's a lower strength peel, meant to be used "daily" or a few times a week, but I noticed results after using it once. There are some people that do leave it on longer than the directions state, and they've experienced good results as well - you might want to check out some reviews on Makeupalley to see how it worked for people with your skin type. For reference, mine is dry and sensitive, so a gentler formation really worked wonders for me - no stinging at all, just lovely, soft, glowy skin.

However, I've been using it 2-3 times a week with my regular routine for about a month and it's not done much for my clogged pores, so if you're looking to help with clogging/acne, this might not be the peel for you.

 

[xhommex]

i do glycolic peel 50% on every friday afternoon, i leave it on for 3 mins wash it off and apply moisturize from fridge mixed with water [ i have oily skin so mixing with water helps and dosnt feel like i have stuff on my face]. i dont use anything else on my skin anymore just glyco peel once a week and moisturizer and cetaphil clenser. my skin has never looked so perfect. iv been using it for over 9 months now. first i use to do it once every 20 days and then 15 now once a week.

i have tried 30% TCA peel its pretty safe if you are used to glycolic acid your skin literally dries dark brown and peels off on the 3rd or 4th day its 30% is low strength so it wont take longer than that but i wont do it again coz i dont like the down time. but the results were amazing.

TIP - use a cotton swab and rub the peel on your skin in circles while applying it, alot of people dont do this thats why they dont get desired results they just apply it and wash it off & it also saves the peel insted of pouring in in to a bowl and using a brush and pouring it back in to a bottle its a mess

If you want to buy peels try http://www.platinumskincare.com/

 

[marya-a]

How long can we keep glycolic peels for?
i read somewhere that after 3 mnths the glycolic acid (after opening) should be trashed, is that right???

 

[Dulcisima]

Arent chemical peels harmful to the skin? my dermo doctor says that people are starting to abuse chemical peel, and start at a very young age and its more for older skin mid 50's and above. And when you peel your skin, your not exactly getting a better skin you could get a more senstive skin and toxic cause your exposed to air sorta thing, she also said dark skinned people shoudl really use chemical people because of the skin colour, when you do a chemical people your face skin colour would change it wouldnt be the same as the rest of your body.

 

[Sav_]

Arent chemical peels harmful to the skin? my dermo doctor says that people are starting to abuse chemical peel, and start at a very young age and its more for older skin mid 50's and above. And when you peel your skin, your not exactly getting a better skin you could get a more senstive skin and toxic cause your exposed to air sorta thing, she also said dark skinned people shoudl really use chemical people because of the skin colour, when you do a chemical people your face skin colour would change it wouldnt be the same as the rest of your body.

You're right on a few things. People definitely do 'abuse' chemical peels and dive right into using them without using caution or doing research. Because of this, they can have a harmful effect. However, there are certain peels that are made for younger skin; I don't think they should only be used by mature skin. Also, you're right about darker skin tones; they're not exactly the best candidates for peels, but again, as long as caution is used it's okay.

Peels do make your skin more sensitive, but it only lasts for the peeling process and shortly thereafter.

 

[ATM1985]

Gentler chemical peels are also preferred for some types of dry and/or sensitive skin, rather than manual exfoliants. Dr. Leslie Baumann's book The Skin Type Solution recommends chemical exfoliants for certain skin types, rather than the scrubs/beads/brushes/etc because it can be gentler on the skin.

It all comes down to the type of exfoliant, the strength of the peel, and your skin type.

 

[The_Ida]

Gentler chemical peels are also preferred for some types of dry and/or sensitive skin, rather than manual exfoliants. Dr. Leslie Baumann's book The Skin Type Solution recommends chemical exfoliants for certain skin types, rather than the scrubs/beads/brushes/etc because it can be gentler on the skin.

It all comes down to the type of exfoliant, the strength of the peel, and your skin type.

I think you're right. Physical exfoliants make the skin more greasy because you stimulate the glands with all the rubbing and stripping the skin of its oils...which basically makes the skin produce more oil.

 

[michyed]

^And sometimes I feel like they slightly rip the surface of the skin. My face is always red after scrubs.

 

[ATM1985]

They can also irritate rosacea, I think, but for other types of skin, scrubs are considered better than peels. I think it just depends on your skin type - the book I mentioned above was really helpful in helping me find the right ingredients in certain products and figure out what was actually making my dry skin drier. I gave up St. Ives scrub (shudders) for the peel pads and my skin has become worlds better.

 

[Ianastar]

I find the best for me is a combo of microderm and lactic peels

I get micro on the harder areas (cheeks and around the beard line) and lactic in the forehead areas

 

[Couturierdiva]

You're right on a few things. People definitely do 'abuse' chemical peels and dive right into using them without using caution or doing research. Because of this, they can have a harmful effect. However, there are certain peels that are made for younger skin; I don't think they should only be used by mature skin. Also, you're right about darker skin tones; they're not exactly the best candidates for peels, but again, as long as caution is used it's okay.

Peels do make your skin more sensitive, but it only lasts for the peeling process and shortly thereafter.

Sav, what peels are made for younger skin? Can you explain that better?

 

[Sav_]

Sav, what peels are made for younger skin? Can you explain that better?

Sure. I guess when I say they are made for younger skin I mean they are less abrasive, or not as strong. These would be AHA and BHA peels, which include lactic, malic, glycolic (AHA) and salicylic (BHA).

 

[Couturierdiva]

How long can we keep glycolic peels for?
i read somewhere that after 3 mnths the glycolic acid (after opening) should be trashed, is that right???

I hope someone can come in and answer this. How long?

According to Make Up Artists Choice:
http://www.makeupartistschoice.com/catalog/Chemical_Peels-10-1.html

Always store chemical peels in a cool, dry place for optimal shelf-life (12-18 months). ​

 

[Couturierdiva]

Sure. I guess when I say they are made for younger skin I mean they are less abrasive, or not as strong. These would be AHA and BHA peels, which include lactic, malic, glycolic (AHA) and salicylic (BHA).

Thanks a lot.