Is this chemical peel strong enough to eliminate dark stubborn elbows? I've tried everything under the sun to get rid of them, but they won't go away.
774234
I think yes. It may help you. In my experience i eliminate some strong lines and dark spots in my neck. What i have to add that it is strong quemical that produce some pain specially applied in face, but I feel no pain when I applied in my hands.
774235
I do my peels on my face; am not an expert either. The skin is different there on the elbows, don't know what a chemical peel would do on the elbows.
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.
774237
sorry, only used it for tattoo removal. I am not qualified to answer that question.
774238
I would use bleaching cream instead. This stuff is powerful and burns like fire for a good 20 min. I mean it hurts....bad. it works tho, but for elbow, I think bleaching cream is way better. I've used it for elbows before and it sorted it out in a month.
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It is a strong peel, I recommend that you do half peel and half water. I use 1 tablespoon of peel and 1 table spoon of water and dilute it, then apply it with my finger tips to my face and I use the left over on my knees and elbows :-). My skin is very sensitive so I leave it on for 3 minutes then neutralize with baking soda. I hope this helps.
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Hi there..actually, I don't ever leave it on for it to get red...For me, I leave on for approx. 10-12 min. I've been use to this and I am Hispanic. I tend to wash with cool water and I can tell rather quickly I have a 'glow'. Now, about the 2nd or 3rd day, I am peeling just a bit. Not a lot, but a little exfoliation does take place. I hope this works for you. In fact, I have one more application and I need to order some more.
1103339
Yes! I had very dark spots on my arms as well as my hands and have had incredible results. A little bit goes a long way so I am able to use this product daily. It's worth it!!
630862
Are you talking about the little skin colored bumbs under your eye? I've applied salicylic acid peel to these several times with no results. I just ordered the TCA peel and will try that also. Let me know if you discover anything and I'll do the same
2013586
Hi glad you asked I bought about 10 of them because they were on sale. I googled it first read how wonderful it was and said ok. The stuff is garbage save your energy and just say no. Dawn dish detergent and ammonia regardless of color or didi7. Depending on material and how stained if you google there are many ways to remove arm stains.
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yes it is, I personally think you should go to a professional and get this done. I tried to do this at home and I left it on for 30 min and had to wash it off and it burned my face. This peel is very strong. I have sworn off of peels since. My face has since healed great. I use organic products now.
2229095
I don't know, but this is for dark spots such as age spots and melasma. Dark elbows are not the same thing.
1306850
Tried the benzoyl peroxide zit cream/sunlight treatment and it seems to have worked! I used Clean & Clear Persa-gel 10 from Walmart (cheapest they had-about $5) and stuck her out in the sunlight a couple hours and it seems to have lightened up the spots significantly, especially her nose. It did take more than one application though as sunlight wasn't the best yesterday and didn't want to leave the doll outside while we were out of the house. Thank you Connor-Hime of flikr for the tip! Now to wash the cape and dress to make sure it doesn't happen again!
13849
Well i did not try removing tattoos. It is painful on face, i diluate it using half water half solution. Produce a good peeling.
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I honestly don't know. The bandage would not stay on my scar. My scar is up on the inside of my elbow so I don't know if it is the constant bending that won't allow it to stick? I am going to have to find something different as these are not working on the area I need them to. And, yes I keloid too.
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I have not attempted to remove it but I would assume if I were to, applying a little bit of heat before 'peeling' it off with a hair dryer or some such should make the process easy. At least, that's how I am going to approach it when it's time.
1969509
I had the same reaction. I actually peeled and got red in a way that I knew something was wrong.I washed it all off..and have moved on to use Paula's choice products..one of them being a daily use bha. I think the formulation for perfect Image becomes more acidic in time. I think it has a short life span. I did not get a full year with it. The one interesting thing...is that it seems to occur after a long break from using it.
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I have many dark spots on my arms, and have found that Alpha Hydroxy nor Glycolic work well for dark spots. Better to look for a cream with Kojic acid/Licorice. Be carefull about putting anything on your lips, as it would be easy to ingest.
808859
stop using it see a doctor you must be alergic to it but my product is the lift not a peel not sure it's the same. I have very sensitive skin and it works fine for me
1330895
Yesi have used it,i have an indian tan complection with dark underarms,I used it for more than 6 months,The skin would sometimes peel like when you have a suntan,But skin did not get any lighter in color.
897857
The *only* place I had an issue with that happening was on my nose. I applied it before bed, and once I took a shower the next morning I just scrubbed it off. I had to scrub some off my knees too, because they looked too dark. Overall my tan is very even and natural looking.