Re: MUAC Website
Each peel shouldn’t take any more than 5-10 minutes to complete…it depends on how long your skin can tolerate the peel. MUAC peels are great! Their 1/2 oz bottles will be plenty to start off with. I’ve never ordered a bigger size. If I remember right, you’re using RA already right? That itself will help your skin tolerate any other peels. But please make sure to STOP using RA 3-4 days before the peel. And don’t use it for 3-4 days after the peel.
Currently I have both Glycolic and Lactic (I alternate between the two). But if you have acne, the I’d say go with Glycolic. Start off with 30%. It’s better to start with a lower % and work your way upto higher %…this way you learn in a safe way what your skin can tolerate. Even with the 30%…if you can tolerate 1 layer…then you can do 2 or 3 layers to see how much more you can handle.
It’s a super simple process.
Stop using RA and any other acid containing products a few days before the peel.
When you’re ready to do the peel…wipe face using the prep solution MUAC sends. The idea is to get all the oil off your face. Personally, I use nail polish remover (yep…you read that right!) with acetone to wipe my face before peels.
Wait a minute or two for face to dry.
Apply thin layer of peel all over face…I use a q-tip to apply it but others use fan brush or even cotton pads. I feel the fan brush doesn’t give me enough “control” and any type of pad wastes product. I apply the peel around the face first (forehead, outer cheeks, chin)…and then I do my nose and inner cheeks. That’s b/c my inner cheeks are the most sensitive parts on my face (again I’ve learned this after doing a few peels).
Once the peel is applied…keep watching your skin. You may see it turning a bit pink OR maybe no changes at all. Skin might feel tingly or you may get a slight burning sensation (how you tolerate this depends on how sensitive you are). Keep the acid on as long as you can tolerate it. If the skin gets super pink or you see hints of white appear (this is called frosting)…immediately neutralize it (the easiest way to neutralize is with baking soda). Some people mix baking soda with a little water and apply it to their face. I’m just too lazy for that. I just take baking soda and gently rub it on my face. There is a burning sensation while the acid is being neutralized.
Wash face with cold water and apply moisturizer (I use Argan Oil).
For the next few days…only apply moistuzier while the skin “heals”. Even if you don’t see any actual peeling…that doesn’t mean that the acid didn’t do anything.
** The comments above apply mostly to Lactic and Glycolic peels for beginners. Some of the things relating to frosting and healing are different when you’re doing TCA and actually want a controlled amount of frosting. And doing TCA where you want to frost also requires a lot more care. But if you’re a beginner, then please don’t try to do any controlled frosting UNTIL you learn how your skin responds to acids and you’re more comfortable using it.
Paheli, thanks SO much for the detailed reply, it really really helped. The frosting then neutralizing sounds a bit scary, I can already imagine myself freaking out, but i’ll learn. Now, for the simplest but most important question.. did it help? is it worth it? did it actually help with acne, scarring, pigmentation as much as it promises?