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Acid Peels revisted

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#1 TheFountain

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Posted 15 November 2019 - 08:52 AM


Hey guys

 

I remember a few years ago Acid peels were all the rage. I remember you guys getting me to try Lactic acid and Glycolic acid peels. But what's the current consensus on this? I haven't tried really anything acidic since i've moved to California due to the sunlight. I do use Amlactin once in a while but that's not necessarily a Peel.

 

Any advice on best peel for sensitive skin?

 

I remember baking soda was needed to neutralize most of them. And the first couple times I tried them I exfoliated nicely.

 

So, let's chat!



#2 Oakman

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Posted 15 November 2019 - 02:37 PM

Interesting you brought this up. I'd bought some 10% glycolic acid cream a while ago but was hesitant to actually use it after reading more, but finally decided to try some spot treatments on some face dark spots. It tingled! With cream you just leave it on, so I applied not just a rub in amount, but a 'blob' on the spots. After a day the spots became red and a bit inflamed and stayed that way for a couple days. After that they scaled off and seemed to look better.

 

With that, I tried using the cream (as intended rubbing a small amt in) on my entire face and arms. It also tingled a bit, but just produced a rosy glow and no further irritation. Next I redid the spots with 'blobs' and same result as before, perhaps even more inflamed. Although the directions say "for day and night continuous use", my skin appears too sensitive for that, so I just waited for about a week or so. Soon enough the scaling and scabs from the 'blob' applications are slowly coming off to reveal a better much smoother skin with less coloration.

 

I've read that it can takes weeks or months for complete results, and so I'm definitely encouraged with what it's done so far and will use it, say, every 10 days to 2 weeks.

 

PS. Sun seems to be an issue, so I'm doing this in the Colorado 'winter' when UV is very low (like now). I don't think I'd dare try it in the summer as the UV rays in my mile high area are very intense then.


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#3 TheFountain

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Posted 20 November 2019 - 04:58 AM

Interesting you brought this up. I'd bought some 10% glycolic acid cream a while ago but was hesitant to actually use it after reading more, but finally decided to try some spot treatments on some face dark spots. It tingled! With cream you just leave it on, so I applied not just a rub in amount, but a 'blob' on the spots. After a day the spots became red and a bit inflamed and stayed that way for a couple days. After that they scaled off and seemed to look better.

 

With that, I tried using the cream (as intended rubbing a small amt in) on my entire face and arms. It also tingled a bit, but just produced a rosy glow and no further irritation. Next I redid the spots with 'blobs' and same result as before, perhaps even more inflamed. Although the directions say "for day and night continuous use", my skin appears too sensitive for that, so I just waited for about a week or so. Soon enough the scaling and scabs from the 'blob' applications are slowly coming off to reveal a better much smoother skin with less coloration.

 

I've read that it can takes weeks or months for complete results, and so I'm definitely encouraged with what it's done so far and will use it, say, every 10 days to 2 weeks.

 

PS. Sun seems to be an issue, so I'm doing this in the Colorado 'winter' when UV is very low (like now). I don't think I'd dare try it in the summer as the UV rays in my mile high area are very intense then.

Yes! Using this type of shit is very challenging here in California due to the year round sunlight, however at this time of year I could probably get away with using it once a week because it tends to get dark around 5pm now and for the next couple of months. 

 

I typically use Amlactin a couple of times a month at this time of year but it doesn't provide as extensive of a peel as I may wish to try. 

 

Can I ask what product you're using that you mentioned above?



#4 Oakman

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Posted 20 November 2019 - 01:19 PM

Yes! Using this type of shit is very challenging here in California due to the year round sunlight, however at this time of year I could probably get away with using it once a week because it tends to get dark around 5pm now and for the next couple of months. 

 

I typically use Amlactin a couple of times a month at this time of year but it doesn't provide as extensive of a peel as I may wish to try. 

 

Can I ask what product you're using that you mentioned above?

 

I used pretty generic 10% stuff https://www.amazon.c...74256686&sr=8-5

 

I use this site to check on UV conditions https://uv.willyweather.com/

 

As a follow up, I'm completely healed now. It's been a couple weeks since the application period, and I'm very happy with the results and will do a 2nd application soon. Skin is smoother, spots are fading some, and cleared up some areas generally. I just let the normal skin sloughing happen with regular light face washing and showering, no abrasion.


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#5 TheFountain

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Posted 21 November 2019 - 03:23 AM

I used pretty generic 10% stuff https://www.amazon.c...74256686&sr=8-5

 

I use this site to check on UV conditions https://uv.willyweather.com/

 

As a follow up, I'm completely healed now. It's been a couple weeks since the application period, and I'm very happy with the results and will do a 2nd application soon. Skin is smoother, spots are fading some, and cleared up some areas generally. I just let the normal skin sloughing happen with regular light face washing and showering, no abrasion.

 

So, 

 

You leave the stuff on for how long of a period? 

I am very interested and may try it.



#6 Oakman

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Posted 21 November 2019 - 01:39 PM

So, 

 

You leave the stuff on for how long of a period? 

I am very interested and may try it.

 

It's a cream, not a more common glycolic serum (which I assume is a liquid) so you do not take it off after application I think that's why it so effective, it provides it's acid over the longer term, so it may be as effective as the stronger formulations that you have to rinse off after a couple minutes. 

 

What I did was also apply small 'blobs' of it to spots I wanted more effect on. These cream blobs don't just disappear into the skin, but remain for a good amount of time, and seem to accomplish the heavy peel one might want on certain areas.  I reapplied on these spots only and these areas did get red and inflamed, and eventually formed a scab. 

 

After that I just waited a couple weeks, gently washed my face with water only and eventually everything healed up, leaving the spots gone, and other areas improving in appearance. Skin feels smooth and renewed, although spots remain and I will do it again.



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Posted 25 November 2019 - 08:14 AM

It's a cream, not a more common glycolic serum (which I assume is a liquid) so you do not take it off after application I think that's why it so effective, it provides it's acid over the longer term, so it may be as effective as the stronger formulations that you have to rinse off after a couple minutes. 

 

What I did was also apply small 'blobs' of it to spots I wanted more effect on. These cream blobs don't just disappear into the skin, but remain for a good amount of time, and seem to accomplish the heavy peel one might want on certain areas.  I reapplied on these spots only and these areas did get red and inflamed, and eventually formed a scab. 

 

After that I just waited a couple weeks, gently washed my face with water only and eventually everything healed up, leaving the spots gone, and other areas improving in appearance. Skin feels smooth and renewed, although spots remain and I will do it again.

 

I got to a point with acid creams where I came to the conclusion that the best one was Amlactin, based on research showing that it reversed facial atrophy in people who misused or overused dermal steroids.  It has a slightly burning effect when applied at night but the effect of the peeling is very mild.

 

Perhaps I should try that product you linked me to, as long as it's fragrance free. I am looking for a more dramatic peel. 







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