How many days until the skin start peeling after a two layer 25% TCA treatment? I'm on day 6..no peeling yet :-/
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You don't like you think you would but you skin will get flakes and it falls of little by little.... don't peel it yourself because you can leave bad scars... its my first time also with an acid so I am waiting for more and more but today....on my nose and cheeks got flakey...so I think that's a good sign...its like my sixth day also....hope I helped..
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It depends on where you used the peel. 25% should theoretically peel your face. However, it will not work to peel any other part of your body. For your face, it should be 4-5th day peel and last until the 7th day or so. 25% is a very low strength peel. However, it holds less risk of scarring your face. Good luck.
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ATTENTION EVERYONE! A 25% TCA peel IS NOT the same as a 25% glycolic acid peel! Do your research and BE CAREFUL!
1103600
I did three layers and started peeling on day 3. Did you swell and turn red?
1103601
I've been using the 40% for about a year now. My skin rarely peels or flakes afterwards. I use a baking soda mud to neutralize the acid and it kind of acts like an exfoliater.
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I used 35% TCA peel on stretch marks .My stretch were on my stomache they were very deep wide really ugly. I left TCA on for 5 min. I had no frosting so, I put another layer and frosted immediately I rinsed with baking soda and water. At first really red a little painful, It took 10 days to start peeling and a full 2 weeks to be able to see the end results which were great TCA took 95% severe pregnancy stretch marks away ! I have to admit it wasn't easy , The actual peel did burn and the 11 days of my skin trying to heal underneath and just being really dry and burned was uncomfortable but, As soon as the peeling started I did feel relief. For me it was worth it. Good luck peeling. I used 35% TCA peel on stretch marks .My stretch were on my stomache they were very deep wide really ugly. I left TCA on for 5 min. I had no frosting so, I put another layer and frosted immediately I rinsed with baking soda and water. At first really red a little painful, It took 10 days to start peeling and a full 2 weeks to be able to see the end results which were great TCA took 95% severe pregnancy stretch marks away ! I have to admit it wasn't easy , The actual peel did burn and the 11 days of my skin trying to heal underneath and just being really dry and burned was uncomfortable but,... » Read More I used 35% TCA peel on stretch marks .My stretch were on my stomache they were very deep wide really ugly. I left TCA on for 5 min. I had no frosting so, I put another layer and frosted immediately I rinsed with baking soda and water. At first really red a little painful, It took 10 days to start peeling and a full 2 weeks to be able to see the end results which were great TCA took 95% severe pregnancy stretch marks away ! I have to admit it wasn't easy , The actual peel did burn and the 11 days of my skin trying to heal underneath and just being really dry and burned was uncomfortable but, As soon as the peeling started I did feel relief. For me it was worth it. Good luck peeling. « Show Less
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I haven't done the 25% but with the 40% you can see it start to peel in 4 days or 6 days depending on how long it was left on.
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Yup! I've been using for almost 6 months and I just noticed that my nails are peeling again and I have to apply it (whole nail for me) twice a week. But I haven't noticed them getting any less "hard" or strong.
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I did mine on March 10th & still no peeling. I took off my nail polish & showered before I used the solution just as the directions said. I won't be using the product again. �
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Hi there, I used this product and initially it seemed ok but to be honest, I have purchased this so many times from other places over the years but this particular one has ruined my skin...which has never happened before. This batch made my skin very itchy and dry and the peeling hasn't happened as it usually does. Maybe it was the batch that I purchased...not sure really.
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Always use a weaker strength and wait a month. Everyones skin is different. Don't be in a rush. Watch skin videos on youtube to give you tips. The secret to using these "acids", is to keep your skin moisturized after. If you do this the skin will peel faster. If it is not, then consider a different acid strength. Always test on a small area off to the side under clothing. I happen to like this company and the quality of their product. I would get it again. It only takes a little bit so my bottles of different strengths are lasting. Good Luck.
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clean face thoroughly before application. I used a gauze pad to apply. At first I let it sit about 5 minutes and now I'm up to about 10 minutes. Each application more skin "peels" away leaving a smoother complexion and what I'm hopinfg for is diminished looking wrinkles. Time will tell on that part.After 5-10 minutes flush with water, When the tingling stops and your face is free of acid, completely hydrate with your best facial moisturizer. I use something as simple as Ponds cold cream. It's nice and greasy and cools my face down.
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You should stop using 5-7 days prior to peeling. There should be a period of rest (5-7 days) between the use of the pre-peel wash and the actual peel.
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I leave it on for 3 minutes closely timed. I find if I exfoliate first, works even better. I do this before bedtime and use a glob of Alavera Sun burn gel, triple antibiotic ointment and cerave moisturizing lotion mixture applied after. Makes a great after care lotion. Keeps face from drying out and cools down skin. I do a chemical treatment once every five days. I have just started using the 30% Salicylic acid gel peel for 3 minutes at a time. I've used the 20% for about a year first. You will have to experiment with the time. If you start to frost heavily, I would neutralise. You can use baking soda and water to neutralise. Works well. I find if I frost, that is usually where I peel in the next few days.
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Easy to use, you just need to make sure you dilute so you do not burn your skin, especially if you have never had a TCA peel before.
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Hi, again! I did an application this weekend and left it on longer since my skin has so well tolerated the prior applications. The results were more noticeable and my darkest dark spot is much lighter. I think it's safe to say that in another couple of applications it won't be visible anymore. I did leave it on a bit too long this time so to prevent blistering I really do still recommend gradually increasing the time to minimize risk of any injury to your skin, per the instructions. Good luck! I think we have a solution. I hope it works well for you, but we're all different so it's hard to say. Take care. Hi, again! I did an application this weekend and left it on longer since my skin has so well tolerated the prior applications. The results were more noticeable and my darkest dark spot is much lighter. I think it's safe to say that in another couple of applications it won't be visible anymore. I did leave it on a bit too long this time so to prevent blistering I really do still recommend gradually increasing the time to minimize risk of any injury to your skin, per the instructions. Good luck! I think we have a solution. I hope it works well for you, but we're all different so it's hard to... » Read More Hi, again! I did an application this weekend and left it on longer since my skin has so well tolerated the prior applications. The results were more noticeable and my darkest dark spot is much lighter. I think it's safe to say that in another couple of applications it won't be visible anymore. I did leave it on a bit too long this time so to prevent blistering I really do still recommend gradually increasing the time to minimize risk of any injury to your skin, per the instructions. Good luck! I think we have a solution. I hope it works well for you, but we're all different so it's hard to say. Take care. « Show Less
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i had the obagi blue peel about 5 years ago. i did it thru my plastic surgeon's office. they had me do a month of prep stuff. funny cuz my face was wonderful from the prep stuff. (retin a, and a skin lightener ect.) i did the whole thing!... i wish i had just done the prep stuff. here is my blue peel experience. took 2 valium before hand which made it very tolerable. the 25% at home peel was super duper painful and you dont want to be inpaired by valium when doing it yourself..anywho, back to the obagi...so it is done...3-4 days lots of brown skin, and starting to peel blah blah blah. you look ugly as heck for about 3 weeks. they say 7-10 days...not true for me. close to a month. and when i say you look bad, you look awful! people are scared to even ask what happened after they see and stare at you! everyone in my personal life was convinced they did it wrong and had "overcooked me"....the results were ? so-so. not worth the month of ugly, no visible difference. like i said i liked the prep stuff, but would not abagi again...ohhh, i forgot, i did the obagi in the winter!...BAD IDEA! my face was on fire 24/7 and the cold weather made it sting and itch beyond belief! to be honest. i dont know if i can do the 25% at home peel. the pain is unbearable, and i saw nothing. i only did 2 but the down time is at least 7+ days...not worth it! if i were to do a peel again. i would wait till i had a facial procedure, like a lift, and then have them do a really strong one while i was under anesthesia....also i would plan ahead for a month of hibernating at home!
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Leave it on for 3-5 minutes. You need to feel a significant tingling for it to be working. Gently tap your face(with all your fingertips) while its tingling to assist in the uncomfortable burning sensation. It sounds like your 1st peel didn't do anything so go ahead with another.
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I also found it to last about 5 days. For best results exfoliate first, keep showers short and not too hot, and moisturize after. I usually get the tanner rubbing off at my bra straps, I think they all do that because its the outer layers of your skin that are tanning. This one does start to look uneven after 5 days, thats when I exfoliate it off and start over
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I am using it on my face. My eczema came on suddenly and severely. Tried moisturizers, they didn't work. My face itched all night. But this calmed and moisturized right away. I'm in my 2nd day and my skin feels good. Am using a couple of times of day now but expect will decrease as it gets under control
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Don't know, but I too suffer from cystic acne and this product, while effective, will make your skin VERY angry for about two weeks. So if you aren't self conscious about flaky red skin, go for it. I personally have found better results with glycolic acid for peels (under 50% is plenty) with a salicylic acid toner and/or face wash at night for maintenance. That's just me tho. Good luck!
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Ruslan: there should be a piece of paper inside the box which very clear and detailed instructions. Typically this product is applied with cotton swabs, qtips or a fan brush. If this is your first time using s glycolic acid product I'd only do one to two layers and leave it on no longer than a minute or so. You can work up to leaving it on for about ten minutes total with five layers but listen to your skin on the first application. The recovery time is very Mininal for glycoic. You'll notice some redness and red splotches on some parts if your face that should only stay for about 30-40 minutes after you are done. You will notice small flakes appear on your skin around 3-5 days after. Make sure to use moisturizer during the first 2-3 days after the peel.
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The peeling is not bad at all. If you feel is too strong just use it a few times a week. I use it every day 2 a day. I started to see my skin a lot lighter.