Could somebody give more directions and warnings for this product? I'm still not sure how to use it. Is it posible to alternate it with any acid peel?
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If you use an acid peel, leave your skin time to heal completely before you use this serum. I'd start using it a week after the acid peel, but everyone has different skin, mine heals fast.
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It's fairly gentle on my "mature" skin so I suspect you could alternate it but maybe leave a few days between. I use it regularly and can definitely see a difference.
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This is a serum that you use daily after washing and toning. I would not use it directly after a chemical peel; you should be using extra gentle moisturizers like grape seed oil only until your skin heals. Then you can resume using this daily.
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Please be careful. Always test on a small area first. Skin around the eyes and nose is very easy to burn so wait until you are used to the peel before trying there. Have a solution of water and baking soda nearby in case you feel too much of a burning feeling and apply it with a cotton ball to stop the acid. I have very senstive skin and can only take a minute or two. If you have tougher skin you may find you can leave it longer but you need to work up to it. Apply moisturizer after you're done and use sunscreen because you've basically given yourself a mild burn.
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Hi, I just anted to get back to you again...I used the product 6 times haven't noticed a difference...and my face was very red (which is fine lasted about an hour or more) Just be careful you don't rub the wrong way .watch youtube if you haven't already..If you do it right it can hurt!! and don't goo by sensitive thin skin like eyes etc.. Hope I helped . 0.5 next highest is a 1.0 I think, but you can use higher then that on stomach (if ur using for stretch marks or scars) GL!!!
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Water mix w baking soda must be used. Regular water will NOT wash th acid out and your face will burn.I found 2 min to be more than enough. 3 min is way too long and you may see redness that will take few days to come down.
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Whatever the concentration, for my combination skin it is not so great that it causes peeling, I can use it everyday without looking like I just had a peel. It has a lot of aloe in it which helps too.
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I did not use it for that, however, it does remove layers of skin. The secret to using any of these products is keeping the area hydrated. I myself used 12% , and after rinsing several times and following by a smear of baking soda and rinsing that off too...then I used a skin lotion and bandaid. I kept it on for 2 days then added on more lotion. Then rinse. The 12% keeps peeling! I used it 1 times every 3 weeks. I KEPT THE PRODUCT OFF THE REST OF MY SKIN BY APPLYING A CHAPSTICK AROUND THE AREA. Then stopped. You keep peeling. Everyone is different. We are different ages and have diffetent skin issues. Only do what the product instructions tell you to do. That is the safest way to go! Good Luck! I did not use it for that, however, it does remove layers of skin. The secret to using any of these products is keeping the area hydrated. I myself used 12% , and after rinsing several times and following by a smear of baking soda and rinsing that off too...then I used a skin lotion and bandaid. I kept it on for 2 days then added on more lotion. Then rinse. The 12% keeps peeling! I used it 1 times every 3 weeks. I KEPT THE PRODUCT OFF THE REST OF MY SKIN BY APPLYING A CHAPSTICK AROUND THE AREA. Then stopped. You keep peeling. Everyone is different. We are different ages and have diffetent... » Read More I did not use it for that, however, it does remove layers of skin. The secret to using any of these products is keeping the area hydrated. I myself used 12% , and after rinsing several times and following by a smear of baking soda and rinsing that off too...then I used a skin lotion and bandaid. I kept it on for 2 days then added on more lotion. Then rinse. The 12% keeps peeling! I used it 1 times every 3 weeks. I KEPT THE PRODUCT OFF THE REST OF MY SKIN BY APPLYING A CHAPSTICK AROUND THE AREA. Then stopped. You keep peeling. Everyone is different. We are different ages and have diffetent skin issues. Only do what the product instructions tell you to do. That is the safest way to go! Good Luck! « Show Less
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Hi Nancy, I was peeling because I used it and went into the sun and the peeling was very minimal. I would recommend using it once a week for a month and increase usage according to if or how much you may peel. The best thing is to exfoliate in the shower and then use it at night. Hope this helps!
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Sorry - I don't feel qualified to answer your question. My only suggestion would be to follow the directions that came with the product or consult with a Dermatologist.
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I wouldn't. This peel is pretty strong for me. However, there are some who can stand a higher pertcentage of acid and use retinol afterwards. That's too strong for my sensitive skin.
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You don't need to buy a neutralizer. You can make one with baking soda and warm water. Put a tablespoonful in a cup of warm water. Use a cotton ball to spread the mixture on your face after you are done to cancel the acid. When the neutralizer hits the acid, it will fizz and sting a bit, but the stinging will go away after a second. Wash your face with water after you are done with the neutralizer. You should definitely work yourself up to the 8 minutes, otherwise you will look like a tomato after the first treatment.
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I've bought this product and found it drying. It came with no directions, unlike others, which warn that skin must be water-moistened first, before applying, and that there is no such thing as 100% h.a. in such products. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005REYEXS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Who knows who's telling the truth.
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i've tried glycolic acid which ate my skin and scabbed me over, but when it peeled away, nothing faded. i also tried lactic acid which worked for my body but not my face. this worked for my face after the first use. BUT i forgot to use sunscreen and all my spots came back. use sunscreen!
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Hi. You don't have to buy anything besides the peel solution. I use Cellbone's ph neutralizer, which I apply after the allotted time for the peel, and then rinse with cold water, but some people just use soda and water. I noticed another reviewer uses a glycolic acid wash, which I'm not familiar with. You may find these products helpful in conjunction with the peel solution but they are not essential. Good luck!
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I was a first time user and I went on YouTube to find out how I should use it. Put petroleum jelly on your lips and under your eyes and don't let it sit for longer than 5 minutes. Already have your baking soda mix ready before you start the process. My skin came out lovely it wasn't so harsh that my skin peeled but it did the job.
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I wash my face very well and make sure to rove the majority of oil. I them apply the acid with cotton swabs. Be sure not to let it sit on any part of your face without having rubbed it around first. That can cause burn/blistering. I let it sit for 2 mins and then use a mixture of backing soda and water to neutralize the action. The exigencies reaction will release heat on your face, it can be pretty warm, but this is normal. I rince my face well with cool water then pat dry with paper towel. I use a very light oil free moisturizer with a little bit of neem oil to moisturize my face. My face is really sensitive for the next 3 days. I wash it with a gental soap free face wash and stay away from the sun. Your face really absorbed everything you put on it during this time so you want to chose carefully. Use natural products. I am allergic to sun screen, so I use hats and physical bariors to keep my face safe. This 50% potency is actualy too strong for me, I went back to using the 30% and that gives me better results. I do it every two weeks to give my skin time to completely heal. My face did not peel with ether one (30 or 50%).
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Lol I have posted my whole skin care regimen which includes using this product along with others I purchased from Amazon, which totally helped me to clear moderately severe acne that I had been suffering from for over 10 years. Anyway, I guess it was too long to post or Amazon didn't like that, but to answer your question, I start with a clean and dried face before using this product and peel off after. You may rinse off any residue that's left after you peel it off.
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I have to balance mine out. I use this at night and another moisturizer during the day. Using this during the day (swapping the two) made my skin break out with acne (frustratingly common for me and I'm 47!). Using it at night seems to work the best for my skin type. Most moisturizers and many acid products make me break out but this one didn't. I think it really depends on your skin type. I love this stuff! By the way, it also worked really well removing the age spots on the back of my hands!