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Approximately 25%-35% of tattooed people desire to have their tattoos got rid of within 5 years. Tattoo pigmentation goes deep and requires a series of treatments to remove. Most green ink holds titanium dioxide, which is very difficult to remove with laser treatments, but requiring little effort with chemical peels. Removal of red or black tattoos ordinarily takes four or five laser treatments, at $150 to $500 each. Green tattoos may still be visible after up to 20 laser treatments, costing you time and $$$$. Ankle tattoos are amidst the toughest to remove with laser because the skin is so thin in that area. Skin bleaching creams do not give substantial results on tattoos and take evermore to be effective on most types of discoloration. Chemical peels are the choice of many, due to the lower cost per treatment and the comfortableness of new at-home chemical peel kits. Tattoos and semi-permanent makeup gradually lighten with each chemical peel treatment depending on the type of peel solution used. WHAT IS A CHEMICAL PEEL? A chemical peel is the application of an acid to the skin to achieve a controlled burn in order to remove the top layers of skin. Chemical peels are often employed to remove fine lines, little scars, discolorations such as tattoos, semi-permanent makeup, freckles or liver spots, sun damaged skin, and spots of precancerous keratosis which are removable at the top layers of skin (the epidermis). Peels may be employed to the entire face or to isolated areas, such as the upper lip. Peels may be used to most areas of the body, using caution on thinner skin areas such as around the eyes. Various peel solutions are used by physicians to remove warts, moles, and calluses. The type and concentration of acid controls the depth of the burn applied to achieve light, medium, and deep peels. PEEL CLASSIFICATIONS Chemical peels come in 3 basic categories – Light, Medium and Deep. TCA falls into the medium category (depending on %) and is the most desired type since it gives rapidly and without delay results over the lighter alpha hydroxy acids but is not as traumatic as the heavier phenol peels. 25% TCA is considered a medium strength of TCA and works well on superficial skin imperfections. Strengths and Applications Light – AHAs (Alpha Hydroxy Acids) including Glycolic, Salicylic and Lactic Acids Medium – TCA (Trichloroacetic Acid) and Jessners solution Deep – Phenol, which requires application by a physician WHERE TO BUY AT-HOME PEEL KITS Until recently, you had to visit a skin care specialist (dermatologist, esthetician, or cosmetic surgeon) to get a “TCA Peel” (chemical peel treatment using trichloroacetic acid). The specialist would have you come in for consultation, advise you on how the peel is done, and give you a mild alpha hydroxy acid lotion (AHA) to implement for one to two weeks prior to the peel treatment. The AHA lotion or gel conditions the skin and begins the exfoliation process. On your next visit your specialist would utilize the TCA solution and remind you of the post treatment care … avoiding sun exposure and keeping the treated skin protected with an antibacterial ointment, then he’d send you on your way. Well now you may buy at-home TCA Peel Kits designed to give you everything you need to utilise a peel treatment yourself in the privacy of your home, saving you the expense of office visits and money. Yavonae Skin Care offers TCA Peel Kits that include everything you’ll need from TCA peel solution, cotton pads, and alpha hydroxy acid prep lotions to ointment, sunblock, fans, and concealers. These kits come with finish instructions including how to employ a patch test to determine your skin’s reaction to the peel solution and what strength to use. Unlike deep peels, medium peels may be performed safely on persons with darker skin tones TCA is a outstanding substitute when milder peels stop devising desired benefits. Most helpful customer reviews 140 of 142 people found the following review helpful. 135 of 141 people found the following review helpful. 61 of 62 people found the following review helpful. Im 20, male, white, with slightly oily skin, and acne that sometimes turns horrible on me and makes cysts only on cheeks though. One cyst next to my eye and eyebrow left a bad scar. This stuff does tingle a bit, but very bearable. Used first for 2 mins, and had no effect, upped it to 4, same result. Used the full 8 mins the next day, started to see improvements. I modified the instructions a bit because my skin is used to exfoliations by 10% benzoil peroxide which only made pimples smaller and face a bit dry. I used every other day for the full 8 mins every time. But i suggest follow their instructions first before adjusting it. No down time here, and no redness like some people mentioned, and i dont apply moisturizer. The skin feels same before and after application, but results can been seen a few hours after the application as well as increased results over 24-48 hours. The company suggests using a moisturizer, so dont take my word for it that you may not need it, so start with that. I started first using this product with a moisturizer but i think it clogged my pores and cause mild acne. The results i got were: Final Comment: I would recommend this product to first time chem peel users. My sister is trying it right now. My skin is not sensitive, so i will be looking for a stronger solution, maybe 30% salicylic, or 35% glycolic. May buy this (in the 100 mL bottle) after i get rid of my red spots to maintain an acne free face. Ill keep you guys updated with what happens in the next 2 months or whatever because its only been 1 month, and full results may take much longer. btw, i still have half the bottle left after 1 month use. Update (aug 16, 2009): I ran out of the stuff and have ordered another bottle, but i have not been getting acne after i stopped, so i think it played a huge role in it. Much less red spots compared to 3 months ago. Scars did not really change much. Skin also feels much more smooth without any pimples appearing all the time. |
VERY pleased
Definatly works!!
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Results after one use!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ve struggled with acne prone skin since I was 10 years old…Now I’m 26 and STILL have problems, mainly with clogged pores and what seems like too much oil production. After trying any and every product I could get my hands on, I decided to try a peel. I have very sensitive skin, so I was a little weary at first, but the 20% solution has worked great for me so far! The first time I used it I could only leave it on for about 30 seconds. (The stinging was a little more than I had expected.) But even after leaving it on for such a short time I have had great results! My face is not nearly as oily as it was before. I used to get really shiny about an hour after applying my makeup, but now my face looks great throughout the day. And the number of pimples has also dramatically decreased. I would strongly suggest using this product.
This stuff works!!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have had problem skin forever. In 2006, I went all out and spent money on a plastic surgeon to remove some scars and then underwent expensive acne treatments in his office. That only lasted as long as I kept going to his office for the treatments. Once I quit going within weeks my skin looked terrible again and the scar came back just a bit. So since then I’ve had terrible skin. I was willing to spend so much money on it and I just tried to deal with my skin condition using over the counter products UNTIL I discovered this Salicylic Acid Peel. It’s been 3 weeks since I bought it. And wow, what an improvement in my skin. The scar area is about to fall off right now. My pores are significantly smaller. My oily skin isn’t oily anymore. The overall condition of my skin is such an improvement. Just in the nick of time too because I have an important event coming up and I will look great in my new skin. This stuff works. Try it out and see your skin condition clear up and improve overall. I have one wrinkle in between my forehead which I haven’t had luck getting rid of but I’ll continue to apply this and see if it improves. I’ll keep you posted. Best product I’ve found on amazon.com.
It’s an ok product
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I have adult acne and I was using this product as directed once every week, but it wasn’t doing much so I decided to start using it as a spot treatment and it’s working much better that way. I don’t have cystic acne anymore, I just seem to get the hormonal acne around my chin and jaw line. I just put a dot on every pimple I have after I wash my face. Then I wash it off after 5 minutes and then put on an oil free moisturizer. It’s been working ok, dries out my pimples but they’re still pretty red. I get scaring from my pimples (hyperpigmentation) and I’ve been using the glycolic acid 35% on the dark spots as a spot treatment as well. They’re both definitely better than just using face wash and 2.5% SA or BP spot treatments that you can get at the store so I’m happy with it.
Love it!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have used this product several times already and I really notice a difference in the texture of my skin. My breakouts are fewer and Scars are less noticeable. I would highly recommend this product.
great help for acne scars
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This really works! It takes time to show and also takes time getting used to. I have acne marks that i was trying to get rid of and decided to give this product a try. Becareful cause it does sting uncomfortably but thats just something you have to endure if you want to see result. my skin quickly got used to this, because i would leave it on for up to 10 mins or more and it didn’t burn my face. I’m not sure if this is good or bad? but the description did say that the solution neutralizes on your face after 8 mins, so that explains why i was able to have it on for so long. It did lighten the scars and in some cases when i had an active zit it would actually instantly dry it up which was great. I am taking a break from this product and will restart. Definitely give it a try!
It really works!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have suffered from frequent break-outs for 20 years now. I have tried trips to the dermatologist, spa treatments, OTC products all with limited success. I have been using this peel for almost 2 weeks now and have seen a significant improvement. My acne has cleared up and my pores appear much smaller. My old acne scars have diminished as well.
Now, the first time I put this on, there was a definite burning pain. I only managed to have it on for about a minute before rinsing it off and applying some lotion. That alleviated the pain almost immediately. I am now able to leave it on for several minutes and am seeing more noticable improvement.
Underwhelmed to Overwhelmed
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I did not notice a significant enough reduction in the amount or severity of my breakouts diligently using this peel for ten minutes every two days. I also did not notice ANY fading of the dark marks left behind after breakouts. This has a sticky, liquid gel consistency. I felt a very mild tingle upon application but most tingly in the area around my mouth.
On the plus side, you do get a lot of product for your money; using this about three times a week for a couple of months I still have a half full bottle remaining. Fortunately, I noticed more favorable results with the BHA + HQ peelHQ+ Gel Peel, Roll-on (Professional) offered by this brand for both spot-healing breakouts as well as dark marks. For the record, I do have really persistent, but moderate acne.
EDIT/UPDATE:
I’d been underwhelmed with the results from this peel so I used Philosophy’sPhilosophy The Microdelivery Peel Microdelivery scrub peel sample(out of curiousity and love of trying out new products) and waited a week. I completely stopped using BOTH the Philosophy Microdelivery product as well as the BHA+ HQ Peel for two weeks to simply let this Salicylic Gel Peel work on its own. THEN and only then, I got resuls much more like everyone else that gave the Salicyclic peel product high marks.
The results were dramatically better. BEFORE, as I said above, my face only mildly tingled. NOW, my face gets super tingly and burns so much that I put my face in front of a fan for the ten minute peel duration. Best of all, this Salicylic peel is indeed helping with both acne as well as the hyperpigmentation for me now: just as other reviewers stated that it helped theirs tremendously.
I do still think that the BHA+ HQ Peel probably works just a tad better for removing actual dark marks, but this Salicylic Peel also provides significant improvement. It takes a day or two to notice peeling. Then the dark marks are painlessy peeled either mostly or completely away, and blemishes are either completely or mostly dried up to nothing and peel away without pain as well. I’m really, really pleased with this Salicylic Peel and have changed my rating from 3 to 4 stars. I now like this product every bit as much as the BHA + HQ peel. I don’t even have a need to use my BHA + HQ peel very often anymore because the Salicylic Peel is working so beautifully.
I usually despise Philosophy’s skincare line with a passion, and I am not at all affiliated with their brand. I just am so happy with my skin’s turnaround that I wanted to mention what exactly helped me, and I think their product sort of kickstarted these better peel results for me. Philosophy Microdelivery must have taken a dead skin layer off of my face, which allowed this Salicylic peel to sink in better and penetrate more efficiently. I only use the Microdelivery scrub peel every few weeks. I use the Salicylic peel every two days because my skin is strong enough to handle it. Your mileage may vary.
In less than a month’s time, there is a noted difference in my skin.
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I have been fighting blackheads ever since my teens. Even with washing my face twice a day, proper toning and moisturizing, they never seemed to disappear. Beyond the blackheads that plague my t-zone, my skin is in good shape.
I researched online for tricks to remove blackheads and was advised to try a salicylic acid mask on my problem areas to clean out the pores. The first time I used it, I followed the directions of keeping it on for only one minute (and building it a minute at a time each use) and I used it on my whole face. After rinsing with cold water and moisturizing my face well, my skin was ridiculously soft. The next day my skin looked glowing but there were still blackheads. As I used it every 3 days since then, the appearance of the blackheads on my t-zone has diminished. I know they are there because I analyze my skin too much but overall the quantity and size of them have been reduced. I have been using a pore minimizing toner with it as well to help tighten up my pores too.
I am really happy with the results but definitely test this product first to make sure it is safe for your skin and only use it on problem areas at the recommended every 3 days because I was using it over my entire face and noted some spots were getting dry. I figured leave good enough alone. Also it does tingle, a lot. At the point I was using it for 4 minutes, it got unbearable at the 3 minute mark but I sucked it up.
Awesome stuff!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Very good, powerful product. The gel immediately causes areas of blemishing to abate and controls areas of more complex, vexing blemishing. My skin complexion has become increasingly, invariably smoother and even after applying the gel.
Love it but concerned about some skin darkening
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
The first week I LOVED the peel. It burned but I used a fan which helped ALOT. My skin was flaking and underneath my new skin looked great. A week later I tried doing it right after a shower and i also put on alot more than i usually put on. My cheek now has a brown patch on it thats very dry. Im hoping it will fade away and its not a chemical burn. I would recommend to use only twice a week and don’t try to put it on for longer just to get faster results.
If anyone has experienced the same patches please comment and let me know what happened I am scared!
Also it’s cool how your existing pimples just peel off. This is great and hopefully the patch on my cheek will peel and new skin will show!!
Really dried out my skin.
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I have been using this peel for a few weeks now hoping for great results like I read in the reviews. I’m not sure why, but this peel REALLY dries out my skin – just on the bottom have (jaw, lower cheek). I have very oily skin, so this was unexpected. I followed the directions and left it on for less than a minute each time, but still ended up w/ several brown patches of very dry, scabby skin. Then two days later I start to peel severely and this lasts a few days. I’m sure it’s a great product, I just haven’t had good results. It did, however, reduce oil and blackheads. I’m going to try it in combination w/ the Lactic Acid 50% peel as recommended and see how that goes.
best thing I’ve done for my skin!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’m very happy about this product and pleased with the company as well. I’ve now ordered twice from them, and both times my order came within two days! I wanna add, I also like that they are not wasteful with the packaging. I’ve been upset about that with some other cosmetic companies (cough… Sephora… cough). So they would definitely be my first choice when I decide to order another peel. The card they included had clear instructions, which was nice too.
Now for the peel… I’ve only been using for two weeks, but my skin is really looking nice already. I do find that it stings a little, usually while I’m washing it off. Do be careful and only leave on for a minute the first time! It’s better to be safe with your skin. Still, this is not a really harsh peel that will burn your face off if you leave it too long. I’ve tried some spot treatments that I left on overnight, and this didn’t seem to be a problem.
I’ve now ordered another peel from them that I’m going to rotate with, since my reading on the internet seems to indicate that different peels will address different problems. But for clearing up acne, this is great! I’m really happy with my skin, and I will definitely order again… probably the bigger bottle next time!
Another good review
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I reviewed this back in the summer. Loved it then, love it now. I’m African American with a Medium to Dark Brown complexion. I’ve had cystic acne along my jaw line since having a baby (about four years). It does burn the first few times but you tolerate it more and more. It worked within 2-3 months. My patience has built up after using sooo many products and waiting for results. This is it. Within 3 months the scars had faded. The “Cyscic” acne was gone AND not coming back. I wanted to give face a break and just purchased the “lactic” peel. BIG MISTAKE! No real results from that in the last 2 months and it caused hyperpigmentation so its back to the Salicylic. If you really have an acne problem give this time be patient it works!
Salicylic acid peel 20%
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I have used this peel about 5 or 6 times and use about tiwce a week. So far i can say that this really leaves your skin smooth and REALLY does shrink pores. This is the only thing i have used that has had a major effect on the large pore festival i used to have on my face. It also did fade dark spot just a little bit the only thing it didn’t do for me is to prevent new acne from forming. Not sure if that is bcos i am still in the “it would get worse before it gets better stage” but i have seen more breakouts lately with the use of this peel. I also alternate with TCA 10% peel so not sure if that could be it as well. Anyway overall this is a good product. And i do hope to see some improvement with preventing new acne or might have try a higher strength. I am also africam american and will recommend this for dark skin.
(other products that i have had great results with are 1) Margarite Zinc cream and 2) Kiehl’s re-texturizing micro-dermabrasion)
immediate results, great product–great price
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Hi, I’ll keep this short in order to avoid being redundant since a lot of people on here have already given in-depth reviews.
But, I too had a positive experience with this product. Shipping was fast–two days, and I saw immediate results after the first (1 minute!) peel: my pores were smaller, and it had already started to fade scars from post-acne. In my opinion, this is one of those products that give you piece of mind because you know you’re getting MORE for your money.
Great product from an excellent company. I look forward to buying their glycolic peels in the future as well. 5/5