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 having little impact 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 among 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 everlastingly 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 oftentimes used 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 used 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 quicker 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 employ 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 implement 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 people with darker skin tones TCA is a outstanding substitute when milder peels stop devising desired benefits.

Glycolic Acid 35 Gel Peel 30ml Professional

Glycolic Acid is a superficial peeling agent that is made from sugar cane. It is often times considered the most active and beneficial of the Alpha-Hydroxy-Acids (AHA).

Glycolic/35 works beneath the skin to stimulate collagen and reduce the aspect of fine lines and wrinkles.

Working under the surface there is in general very little visible peeling with the Glycolic/35.

With repetitious and ceaseless use, improvement to skin tone and texture occurs.

Once inside the skin’s cell, glycolic acid will serve as a catalyst for the formation of new collagen which will reduce the aspect of wrinkles on the skin’s surface.

Glycolic acid has been proven to be very effective in the treatment of hyperpigmentation, melasma, actinic keratosis, acne, and oily skin, as well as other cosmetic uses.

Choosing the Best Peel: Skin Laboratory offers dissimilar types of chemical peels to support with things like exfoliating the skin and smoothing fine lines and wrinkles. If you are looking for the BEST peel for your condition, the following list will aid you select it. The peels effectiveness is not fixed to these conditions:

Glycolic: Eczema & Dermatitis, Fine Lines & Wrinkles, Razor Bumps, Stretch Marks and General Toning & Texture

Lactic: Actinic Keratosis, Dark Circles Under Eyes, Dry Skin, Eczema & Dermatitis, Melasma, Psoriasis, Razor Bumps, Scarring, Sensitive Skin, Stretch Marks, Sun Damage and General Toning & Texture

Salicylic: Acne, Acne Scars, Adolescent Skin, Large Pores & Blackheads, Oily Skin, Psoriasis, Razor Bumps and Warts

BHA+: Acne, Adolescent Skin, Large Pores & Blackheads, Oily Skin, Psoriasis and Warts

HQ+: Acne Scars, Actinic Keratosis, Melasma, Oily Skin and Scarring