Chemical Peel Tips

I am starting to peel!  I'm having problems figuring out how to include a picture from my ipad, but I'll keep trying.  The white goup is my homemade, personalized lotion, which thanks to one of my readers, I added zinc for UV coverage since I'm in Florida and didn't want to risk exposure of any new skin.  Shout out to Kim for that great suggestion!

Since I am in the middle of a peel, I've had to do a number of things I wouldn't always do--to get the best results, so I thought I'd share them here.

Remember, these are things that I like to do, but they're not always possible - check with a doctor before making dietary changes.

Avoid:
Coffee and caffeine (these reduce circulation of blood)
All grains (these convert to glucose and sugar slows healing), which includes bread, cereal, pasta, rice, etc.
Alcohol (again, this is sugar)
Too much exercise - let your body focus on healing faster
Harsh products applied to peeling area
UV exposure
Picking or pulling peeling skin

Try to:
Keep the area moist, especially before and during eating
Drink as much spring water as possible
Relax as much as possible
Eat raw all week (organic vegetables and low-sugar fruits); spring rolls with fish from whole foods are one of my meal staples during a peel; eating raw is the best way to get antioxidants into your body
If you can't eat raw fish, use wild caught cold-water fish and broil in olive oil

9 comments:

  1. "My first chemical peel will be a 12.5 to 15% TCA solution with a pH level of .6 which means I will peel. "

    Did you stay with this strength, Gabi? I haven't yet applied the TCA.

    ~~Barb

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  2. Good luck Barb! I ended going with 18% at .06 - I am almost finished peeling! It ended up being strong since I did multiple layers.

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  3. Thanks Gabi - just finished. I made my own 18% as well, a bit stronger tho. I did sections only (which seem to get larger by the year ;). Entire forehead into crow's feet. Not the nose - I don't have too much wrinkling there. The peri-oral area and from end of lips down to chin (it's the crinkliest). Frosted. Neutralized and covered in the CU3 copper creme. Then, I put dabs of the 50% on moles on legs YOWZA those itched. How do you do your layers? I put on one - waited about 2 minutes then did another and waited another 3. Actually, the stinging had subsided by this time. Now - 3-4 weeks or there about. I feel this was very superficial but I like to use extreme caution. When do you think you will start up the Retin A or glycolic peels inbetween?

    ~~Barb :)

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    1. Having problems with my iPad so can't reply with all in one post :-/ I apply layers about one minute apart. I plan to start my retin-a next week! What about you?

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  4. Barb, sounds just like mine, except I did only around mouth and chin.

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  5. I wouldn't mind starting my RetinA after peeling and redness subsides. It's such a small amount but keeps the exfoliation process primed. This peel feels really good!
    Honestly, Gabi - you're skin looks amazing!

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  6. Thanks Barb! Yes, I think about a week is how long I wait, and you're right: it does keep the collagen-building process going, and from the research I've read, it also gives better results with the next peel. I think this is only part of the equation though: diet, UV protection, stress reduction--it all adds up.

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