Does skin peeling have side effects of any sort? What difference did they make to your skin?
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Depends on the type of peel and its strength..
The higher the concentration obviously the more difference it can make.. Glycolic and lactic aren't as strong (so less risk) as TCA so many people start off with them.. Others choose to start with lower level (12.5%) TCA.. These will make a slight difference but nothing major.. they will build up tolerance tho so it's possible to go up in strength later.. A medium to deep TCA peel may get rid of dark pigmentation, freckles, sun damage, acne marks or scars in as little as one treatment (with upto 2 weeks downtime).. A major side effect is increased sensitivity to the sun.. When not done correctly they can result in damage such as burns, hypo or hyperpigmentation.. sometimes this can be permanent.. This shows how strong they are.. Some ppl also end up with scarring because they pull at the peeling skin.. As tempting as it is to speed up the process it must be left alone completely..
There was a TCA diary posted on here once.. a good ex of what is possible.. if you do a search it should come up..
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Can Glycolic one be done at home? and how many sittings is the treatment in total?
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Yeah, Glycolic 30% can be done at home..
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Which products/brand to go for?
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.A major side effect is increased sensitivity to the sun.. When not done correctly they can result in damage such as burns, hypo or hyperpigmentation.. sometimes this can be permanent.. This shows how strong they are.. Some ppl also end up with scarring because they pull at the peeling skin.. As tempting as it is to speed up the process it must be left alone completely..
Nicely summarized! The #1 side effect with ANY peel is that it makes the skin sensitive to the sun. Its best to avoid direct sunlight as much as possible. And ANYTIME you're going outside the house before dark, you need to make sure to apply a good sunscreen. With proper sun protection, the skin is more prone to hyperpigmentation.
Also agreed with the peeling process. The hardest part with ANY of the peels is to have patience! You can NOT "speed up" the process! With lighter peels such as lactic and lower % of Glycolics....the skin should be kept moisturized and not over exfoliated for a few days after the peel so it has a chance to heal. Its a misconception to think that just b/c the skin is not peeling off....that the acid didn't do anything. And with TCA, when the skin gets brown and needs upto a week or more to peel 100%....it needs to be left alone and just kept moisturized heavily. The skin should be allowed to peel off on its own.....not pulled off by hand!
Lastly....always keep in mind that no matter how gentle....these are still acids that has the ability to burn the skin and scar it permanently (especially TCA and highter % of Glycolics). Do your research. I see people asking the most simplest questions here about these peels....and it's very obvious that they're never bothered to google them. Take the time to google and research. :)
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Peels are awesome...one of the fastest ways to get results!
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Oh I forgot to add...peels make you photosensitive. That WILL happen so please don't skimp on the sunscreen.
If you do get careless with the SPF, your skin WILL hyperpigment and/or break out. This is extremely important to remember.
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I'm so tempted to try them, but scared as heck too because of the possible side effects.
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Im scared tooo.. but im gonna try it anyway.. 
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I'm so tempted to try them, but scared as heck too because of the possible side effects.
Nothing to be scared of as long as you're willing to take the time to read about it and be patient. Things like applying sunscreen when going outside and leaving the skin alone while its healing is not difficult....it just requires self-control and patience.
Lactic acid is the most gentle peel out of them all....even 30% Glycolic acid is pretty low. Those are the one's I'd recommend as starters for someone who's very new to peels OR something who's a bit scared at first. But once you get the hang of them....they can be quite addicting. :)
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^ what about Salicylic acid peel for acne? is 15% too much for a beginner?
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ok, so has anyone tried any of these products? which at home peels do you guys recommend? here’s my problem…my skin has gotten so dull! i have combination skin…oily in the t-zone and dry around my mouth nose…lately though, it’s been more dry this winter. i have medium to large poors, and and get blackheads like crazy, with occasional acne/blemish breakouts which are always in the same place! unfortunatley, i’m a “picker/squeezer” so i have two places where it’s caused scarring. my skin tone is very even, overall..i don’t wear much makeup at all.
i really just want to slough away all the accumulated crud and get some freshness back…what product would you recommend?
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I'm so tempted to try them, but scared as heck too because of the possible side effects.
What scary side effects? other than redness, sensitivity to sunlight?
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I think I'll go for Glycolic 30% as a milk starter for my skin that is blemished, has some not-sever acne, pores. Its overall dull looking so maybe as a starter it maybe good.
Do any products react while this procedure is on?
P.S: the reason we are asking this here & not searching on google is to get personal recommendations and also know how the treatment reacts with our desi skins.
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Now this has scared me 
http://rosacea-support.org/warning-about-glycolic-acid-peels-aha
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While I think it's great that people can do this stuff at home, I think it can take a while to figure out what you are doing.
Daffy- can't you get one done by a professional? It will save you time given the wedding is so close and they should now which one to pick that is most appropriate for you skin problems.
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Sure - I can go to a dermatologist. Previously, their treatments haven't worked on me much so i am not always inclined to go but its still best to seek knowledge from some one who knows what he is doing.
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Khattichic: MUAC sells 1/2 oz glycolic peels for like $13. And with personal experience with their peels....I know their product is good. I haven't found anyone else that beats their price. I have not tried any of the peels listed on your link. But the prices seem pretty high in comparison to what I already have. I don't think you can go wrong by starting with a 30% glycolic. Lactic is also great to have b/c is brightens the skin nicely (again with MUAC prices being so low....buying 1/2 oz of both is
not a major deal for me).
Daffyduck: You should not be putting anything on your face while the peel is on. There's nothing wrong with asking for personal recommendations here....but people should still take the time to search on google to learn the FACTS about the peel itself. THings like what's the difference between glycolic and lactic...what exactly they do to the skin chemically....possible side effects....those are FACTS that can be researched easily. As for desi skin tones.....most skin treatments (including peels) doesn't do anything different on desi skin than it does on Arab, Hispanic or other skins. The only people who need to be extra careful due to their skin tone are people with dark skin such as black or South Indian women. Most Pakistanis are generally light to medium toned. Peels or most other skin care stuff won't pose any extra threat if you fall into this category.
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No reason to be scared. Just b/c she went to a “dermatologist”…that doesn’t mean that the doctor was qualified to do this. I see many things in the article that were done wrong based on my personal research and experience. A lot of doctors out there are idiots who can plenty of damage to their patients. This is why I say that everyone should do their own research. I find it interesting that no where in the article she states how she found the doctor and his exact qualifications. Having a M.D. doesn’t make someone a dermatologist or a plastic surgeon or a cardiologist etc. Specific fields require special training and certifications. Anyone with a M.D. can call themselves any type of doctor…but its the patient’s responsibility to do research and make sure that the M.D. has specific training in that field.