Did a 1 min peel, didn't feel much and noticed no difference afterwards. Should I leave it on longer? How long should I wait for another peel?
763294
I actually never clean it after applying to my face, since it is not strong. I also use citric acid and it makes my face burn like crazy. Then I do clean it after 3 minutes.
763295
increase increments slowly 7 minutes should be enough, depends on the forumula on how long you should wait, i think with this strenght it was 7-10 days but i might be mistaken
763296
Leave it on for 3-5 minutes. You need to feel a significant tingling for it to be working. Gently tap your face(with all your fingertips) while its tingling to assist in the uncomfortable burning sensation. It sounds like your 1st peel didn't do anything so go ahead with another.
763297
I leave it on for 3 minutes closely timed. I find if I exfoliate first, works even better. I do this before bedtime and use a glob of Alavera Sun burn gel, triple antibiotic ointment and cerave moisturizing lotion mixture applied after. Makes a great after care lotion. Keeps face from drying out and cools down skin. I do a chemical treatment once every five days. I have just started using the 30% Salicylic acid gel peel for 3 minutes at a time. I've used the 20% for about a year first. You will have to experiment with the time. If you start to frost heavily, I would neutralise. You can use baking soda and water to neutralise. Works well. I find if I frost, that is usually where I peel in the next few days.
763298
I started with 8 minutes. I have never went over ten minutes. I would recommend it once every two weeks. If your skin gets too dry do it every three weeks. Just make sure you run water on your face and not use your hands to wash it off. I usually use the shower head to rinse my face and PAT dry when done. do not rub your face, trust me on this :)
774236
From my experience, this peel did lighten my skin. I did one patch area, I diluted the peel to approximately 30% and left the acid on longer while the skin frosted (for about a minute). Afterwards the area reddened and within a day scabbed. The healing process went rather fast 3-4 days, and when the scab dried off, the skin was lighter in that area, and exfoliated which was what I was expecting. I do not let the peel stay on to frost all of the time, and when I don't I do not get any dramatic color change, just a medium to light peel, that brightens the skin more than lightens it.
249063
It is really hard to say which one is best. I wanted a less harsh peel so the recovery would not be so obvious so I got 30% and the longer u leave it on the more it does. You have to just take baby steps and not try to overdo it. This is not something u can reverse if u burn ur skin by using something that is too harsh. It's not so expensive that u couldn't start with 30% and see how it goes before using 40% and regretting it!
1610118
I give it about 10 minutes. My skin is dry, may take longer with skin types that are not dry.
353265
I didnt order here but I am about to finish my 1st jar. It took me about 1-2 weeks to feel my face is not as dry. It may because I was also using some other new products, which may help to make my skin feel smoother
578957
Leave it on for at least 12 hours. The longer you leave it the firmer it is. Also, it is not going to be as thick as store bought because they add a thickener to it.
327810
Always use a weaker strength and wait a month. Everyones skin is different. Don't be in a rush. Watch skin videos on youtube to give you tips. The secret to using these "acids", is to keep your skin moisturized after. If you do this the skin will peel faster. If it is not, then consider a different acid strength. Always test on a small area off to the side under clothing. I happen to like this company and the quality of their product. I would get it again. It only takes a little bit so my bottles of different strengths are lasting. Good Luck.
1541230
I used a small piece of gauze just folded a couple of times it tend to soak some in so as you apply to pad brush on to skin staying away from eyes ans mouth just a light coat on the face starting out it will sting and burn but that is natural means it is working say 15 minutes and wash off with baking soda that nautilizes the acid may not peel the first day but it will start peeling, I wait a day or so befroe another application
910697
AFAIK, ideally for the 3 minutes since you started applying the protector, you could repeat everything again, I.e. peel the skin and re-apply it. IMO, It's difficult to hold skin by one hand and remove the dirt, the fingers may have become dry by this time.
336219
Instructions says to let it tack up for 15 minutes first. But I am a little impatient and do not think it is needed. I spread it on, blow into it to let it dry faster, then after 1 minute, I lay the 2 layers in. Seems to have worked for me in the past. if you need instant, you need to use CA glue (super glue).
1103598
It depends on where you used the peel. 25% should theoretically peel your face. However, it will not work to peel any other part of your body. For your face, it should be 4-5th day peel and last until the 7th day or so. 25% is a very low strength peel. However, it holds less risk of scarring your face. Good luck.
1680692
Yes, the longer it is left it, the better the effect. I leave it in for 20-30 minutes although for some people 10 will give their desired effect.
1925272
Just mix it with a few drops of water into a paste consistency. Rub it on face and it will begin to dry immediately. As it dries it pulls out impurities from your pores. Leave it on from 10 minutes to one hour. I find that 20 minutes is plenty long enough. If I'm in a hurry, I let it dry on my face in front of a fan to speed up the process.
1435739
I am at work right now so I cannot access the exact names, but the same company makes a wash and the calming moisturizer for post peel. Both of these are awesome. I use a battery operated scrubber made by Oil of Olay to wash my face. I have always had blackheads even though I wear very little on my skin. I wash for probably 3 or 4 minutes and then rinse well. I wait for several minutes and then use the peel. It does tingle and you think that it is burning, but it isn't. Wait the 4 minutes that it suggests and then rinse well with col water. Then apply the calming agent. A little goes a long way. Almost instantly, your skin feels marvelous. Hope you like it as much as I do. I am at work right now so I cannot access the exact names, but the same company makes a wash and the calming moisturizer for post peel. Both of these are awesome. I use a battery operated scrubber made by Oil of Olay to wash my face. I have always had blackheads even though I wear very little on my skin. I wash for probably 3 or 4 minutes and then rinse well. I wait for several minutes and then use the peel. It does tingle and you think that it is burning, but it isn't. Wait the 4 minutes that it suggests and then rinse well with col water. Then apply the calming agent. A little goes a long... » Read More I am at work right now so I cannot access the exact names, but the same company makes a wash and the calming moisturizer for post peel. Both of these are awesome. I use a battery operated scrubber made by Oil of Olay to wash my face. I have always had blackheads even though I wear very little on my skin. I wash for probably 3 or 4 minutes and then rinse well. I wait for several minutes and then use the peel. It does tingle and you think that it is burning, but it isn't. Wait the 4 minutes that it suggests and then rinse well with col water. Then apply the calming agent. A little goes a long way. Almost instantly, your skin feels marvelous. Hope you like it as much as I do. « Show Less
2180959
I believe the standard recommendation is to keep it on for 24 hours. I choose to leave it on for 36 hours. I have found that personally if I leave it on longer than that my super sensitive skin reacts to the non-reactive adhesive. That is probably due to my skin being covered and no air reaching it and not to the adhesive itself. The often recommended 24 hour period has no noticeable effect on my skin but a HUGE effect on my energy level. I hope this information has been helpful
1147787
After you get the green light on second button, push the first button to get the red light. Put on each spot until the light is off automatically. It lasts about three minutes. Use on six spots or eighteen minutes, let it rest for twenty minutes to cool off.Enjoy the wrinkle reducing effect. It really takes time and patience!
1008170
I noticed chalkiness initially, but I applied less to see if that helped. It did, and also I noticed that after half an hour, there was no residual look. It needs time, like most make up, to meld with your skin I think.