Does "Use 5-7 days prior to a chemical peel" mean I should use it up to the peeling date, or stop using 5-7 days before the peeling date?
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I used it everyday as my regular cleanser. I did not use it the day I was doing the peel.
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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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Im not sure what the official directions are but I stop using mine 3 to 4 days before waxing or tanning. I stop using any kind of chemical product for at least 5 days prior to a peel but I have fair skin that gets irritated easily. I have been able to use the perfect image low level peel without any problems after only halting the cleanser for 3 days.
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for Body can be use everyday but for face my best recommended use after 1 day later.skip 1 day then use ,because our skin very sensitive,
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There is no need to preseason the peel before use. Simply use, clean with hot water, and dry thoroughly. Some food grade mineral oil can be applied after use to help add a bit of water resistance.
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I use Cetaphil cleanser and moisturizer 2 days before and after each peel. Afterwards I go back to my glycolic face wash.
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I have used three peels so far and I still have a little more than 3/4 of a bottle left. I would safely say at least 10 peels with room for more. I dont use cotton balls, i use make up cotton pads. uses less product
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No. You need to wait and peel then do it You have yo.remember this is acid anymore questions please ask
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You can reduce the time or dilute it but it won't have the same effect. I cannot tolerate this stuff without numbing the face for a whole 2 hrs with Dr. Numb or something similar. Spread Dr. Numb on the area (generously) and cover up with Saran wrap. Leave on for 2 hrs until the skin feels good and numb. Clean off the Dr. Numb and apply the TCA. You can then leave it on per directions. The peeling a few days afterwards looks a bit dreadful, but don't pull the loose pieces of skin off. In a couple of days they will be gone.
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Hi Brittany, thanks for the question. We know that each person's skin reacts differently to treatments. I would recommend doing a spot test after your chemical peel to see how your skin responds. Some people can experience negative Vitamin C serum side effects after a strong exfoliation session. It can be recommended not to use Vitamin C serum after a chemical peel for a week. Typically the aesthetician administering your chemical peel will give you directions for post treatment skin care.
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Lol I have posted my whole skin care regimen which includes using this product along with others I purchased from Amazon, which totally helped me to clear moderately severe acne that I had been suffering from for over 10 years. Anyway, I guess it was too long to post or Amazon didn't like that, but to answer your question, I start with a clean and dried face before using this product and peel off after. You may rinse off any residue that's left after you peel it off.
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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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You should stop for a few days before using this product, then resume again a week to 10 days after the peel has been done. Thank you!
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yes, there should be an expiration date on the bottle. whatever the date is, if you are using it as directed you will finish it long before it expires. the proactive approach does involve 3 products-cleanser, treatment solution, and moisturizer. my son only uses the treatment solution and he gets a great result from only that. his problem is not severe but certainly was noticeable. his skin is flawless now.
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Yes. Just follow directions. Keep baking soda next to you to stop acid action if needed. There is no way to tell if your skin can tolerate one minute or ten minutes beforehand. Avoid sun afterward!
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I felt the difference after the first usage. When I peeled it off, I could feel that my skin and pores were very clean. My skin has been much softer recently as a result. I definitely notice the difference when I go too long between peelings.
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If you are doing one on say mon and the other on saturday I don't see why not...I often use Microdermabrasion twice in a week if I am getting ready for something special say a date or event for the next week...the directions say you can use daily but my skin response best to once a week and since the product is not inexpensive that is the way I choose to use it. My best advice is to try it when you don't have something coming up and see how yr skin reacts because we are all very different some of us are more sensitive than others.
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It would be a good idea to exfoliate up to a week before using the laser, but I would not exfoliate while using it. Your skin will already be irritated by the laser, so you should not do both at the same time, in my opinion. Many experts suggest an exfoliating peel or treatment about a week before using the laser.
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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.