Got a chemical peel facial today

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  • smantha32
    smantha32 Posts: 6,990 Member
    jtegirl1 wrote: »
    How long does it take your skin to go back to normal?

    I get them at least twice a year. The skin burns for about a half hour. Then you peel for a week. The peeling part is a little gross. And wearing makeup makes it look worse. But it does make your skin look better.

  • smantha32
    smantha32 Posts: 6,990 Member
    rainbowbow wrote: »
    Awesome, i'm jealous! What strength did you get?

    I really want to go get some derma-rolling, PRP, or some IPL-Laser therapy.


    Now if only i had the money. :smile:

    I had IPL done. Man that worked wonders. I had a lot of age spots from spending time in the sun and they all dried up and peeled off and left my skin so nice looking.
  • rainbowbow
    rainbowbow Posts: 7,490 Member
    smantha32 wrote: »
    rainbowbow wrote: »
    Awesome, i'm jealous! What strength did you get?

    I really want to go get some derma-rolling, PRP, or some IPL-Laser therapy.


    Now if only i had the money. :smile:

    I had IPL done. Man that worked wonders. I had a lot of age spots from spending time in the sun and they all dried up and peeled off and left my skin so nice looking.

    Yes! I have rosacea and I've been told it's awesome for controlling flare ups, evening out skin tone, and removing the very fine red veins visible in the cheek area!
  • FabulousFantasticFifty
    FabulousFantasticFifty Posts: 195,832 Member
    I'm 52 could probably benefit due to my mature age ;) but not that brave!!! :grimace:
  • juliagorina
    juliagorina Posts: 34 Member
    FabulousFantasticFifty wrote: »
    I'm 52 could probably benefit due to my mature age ;) but not that brave!!! :grimace:

    Hey, I'm the biggest sis about my face (I can't even use normal "rough" scrubs) and if I can do it- anyone can!
  • juliagorina
    juliagorina Posts: 34 Member
    smantha32 wrote: »
    jtegirl1 wrote: »
    How long does it take your skin to go back to normal?

    I get them at least twice a year. The skin burns for about a half hour. Then you peel for a week. The peeling part is a little gross. And wearing makeup makes it look worse. But it does make your skin look better.

    Resisting makeup is going to be hardest, for sure. I have both liquid and pressed powder, but I'll try to resist!! Just took a "before" pic, so anxious for the peeling to start already!!
  • FabulousFantasticFifty
    FabulousFantasticFifty Posts: 195,832 Member
    juliagorina wrote: »
    FabulousFantasticFifty wrote: »
    I'm 52 could probably benefit due to my mature age ;) but not that brave!!! :grimace:

    Hey, I'm the biggest sis about my face (I can't even use normal "rough" scrubs) and if I can do it- anyone can!

    I think I'll just keep
    Letting nature take its course and piling on that sunscreen! :tongue:
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  • smantha32
    smantha32 Posts: 6,990 Member
    FabulousFantasticFifty wrote: »
    I'm 52 could probably benefit due to my mature age ;) but not that brave!!! :grimace:

    It's really not that big a deal. :)
    It's like a mild sunburn.
  • smantha32
    smantha32 Posts: 6,990 Member
    juliagorina wrote: »
    smantha32 wrote: »
    jtegirl1 wrote: »
    How long does it take your skin to go back to normal?

    I get them at least twice a year. The skin burns for about a half hour. Then you peel for a week. The peeling part is a little gross. And wearing makeup makes it look worse. But it does make your skin look better.

    Resisting makeup is going to be hardest, for sure. I have both liquid and pressed powder, but I'll try to resist!! Just took a "before" pic, so anxious for the peeling to start already!!

    I just used a dab and covered up spots and let the foundation go for a week. every peeling bit of skin shows up when you put full foundation on.
  • juliagorina
    juliagorina Posts: 34 Member
    jtegirl1 wrote: »
    How long does it take your skin to go back to normal?

    Day two: the peeling started! Is mainly on my chin and around my nose.
  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member
    edited November 2016
    Cutaway_Collar wrote: »
    What's the point in a chemical peel? Please tell.

    Sloughs off the dead layers of skin.. it smooths out skin, reduces signs of sun damage, reduces dull and uneven skin tone, scars, pigmentation, acne and enlarged pores..

    I would have to do a chemical a peel to fit my issues..

    Many moons ago. my mother screwed up the skin around her mouth and chin from a real plastic surgeon that did this.. it actually burned her..

    At home low level microdermabrasion is all I will do.. the rest no thanks.
  • km8907
    km8907 Posts: 3,861 Member
    I just took off a glamglow mask and my face feels *kitten* fabulous.
  • juliagorina
    juliagorina Posts: 34 Member
    So I can't say that I peeled THAT much, but I did have some very dry skin around the mouth. Results? In terms of expectation: 2/10, realistically probably more of a 4. Basically, not even close to the dramatic change that I expected. I know my estetician will recommend follow ups, but I'm just not convinced that it's worth the trouble at this point. :#
  • Karb_Kween
    Karb_Kween Posts: 2,681 Member
    I need to make a facial scrub to put on today. Thatd be a good a idea
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