TCA peel for fine lines/wrinkles under eyes
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Mon Oct 10, 2011 6:13 pm

I'm new here and would like some opinions/advice.
I'm 35 years old and have fine lines/wrinkles under my eyes. I have oily skin so I also have enlarged pores. I have never done any kind of peel. I'm thinking about trying the TCA peel under my eyes to help with the wrinkles. What do I need to do to prep my skin for the peel and should I start with the lowest percentage TCA peel? I'm getting the TCA peel from Platinum Skin Care. Thanks.

free skin care · Mon Oct 10, 2011 6:36 pm

I think tca is too strong for the most delicate undereye area. You need to buy an eye cream. I hear obaji's elastiderm is great. But you need something targeted for that area. Don't fool yourself that an overall skin treatment is the same as that area. I'm sure suggestions will foloow.

free skin care · Mon Oct 10, 2011 6:37 pm

I think tca is too strong for the most delicate undereye area. You need to buy an eye cream. I hear obaji's elastiderm is great. But you need something targeted for that area. Don't fool yourself that an overall skin treatment is the same as that area. I'm sure suggestions will foloow.

free skin care · Tue Oct 11, 2011 5:21 am

If you are new to peels I would not suggest attempting the eye area. You have to be very careful with TCA to start with so do get the lowest %. Even though this is an at home treatment, you can do damage to your skin.

IMO You don't need a special eye cream for the eye area. Its just marketing to market products for the eye area. As long as the product is not too harsh, what ever you use on your face can be used around the eyes too.

free skin care · Tue Oct 11, 2011 9:17 am

GirlieGirl wrote:

If you are new to peels I would not suggest attempting the eye area. You have to be very careful with TCA to start with so do get the lowest %. Even though this is an at home treatment, you can do damage to your skin.

IMO You don't need a special eye cream for the eye area. Its just marketing to market products for the eye area. As long as the product is not too harsh, what ever you use on your face can be used around the eyes too.

I agree with GirlieGirl on both counts but especially the eye cream.

However if you are set on going the peel route start off with a 10% Glycolic Serum at night and see if it does the trick, if it dosent you can keep using the serum for two months and then move onto a 30% glycolic peel and keep progressing until you get to the high strengths, you will most likely see results before having to move on to the higher strengths, dont have TCA under the eyes unless a professional does it for you it's one of the easiest areas to mess up and one slight mistake could cause scarring.

free skin care · Tue Oct 11, 2011 3:17 pm

On the Makeupartistschoice.com website, I believe I read that the lowest strength TCA they offer (8%) is ok for the eye area.

One product that I recommend is the Isomers Exfoliate and Renew Eye Peel...it's fantastic! It's a gentle acid-free peel that you can use 2-3 times a week. It has excellent reviews on the Shopnbc website. I've had my bottle for about 6 months and it's about half way empty. You just use a small amount and it's fine to apply under the eyes and on the lids.

http://www.shopnbc.com/Isomers_Exfoliate_Renew_Eye_Peel/C24230.aspx?storeid=1&track=-20101&cm_re=SearchList-_-N-_-N&page=LIST&free_text=Isomers eye peel

Tue Oct 11, 2011 5:59 pm

After researching I'm thinking about first getting a chemical peel done at a salon. Would a glycolic peel help with the fine lines/wrinkles under my eyes? I've tried so many under eye creams and nothing has ever worked.

free skin care · Tue Oct 11, 2011 7:16 pm

JenJ wrote:

On the Makeupartistschoice.com website, I believe I read that the lowest strength TCA they offer (8%) is ok for the eye area.

One product that I recommend is the Isomers Exfoliate and Renew Eye Peel...it's fantastic! It's a gentle acid-free peel that you can use 2-3 times a week. It has excellent reviews on the Shopnbc website. I've had my bottle for about 6 months and it's about half way empty. You just use a small amount and it's fine to apply under the eyes and on the lids.

http://www.shopnbc.com/Isomers_Exfoliate_Renew_Eye_Peel/C24230.aspx?storeid=1&track=-20101&cm_re=SearchList-_-N-_-N&page=LIST&free_text=Isomers eye peel

I have tried this product, I love Isomers, I ended up reserving it for exclusive use on my lips though as it wasn't doing a whole lot for my eyes. It really makes the lips quite soft and lip lines seem reduced after its use.

free skin care · Tue Oct 11, 2011 11:11 pm

I tried TCA (12%) under my eye few years ago and regreted doing it.. I think it made my skin under the eye very weak for a long time, it has recovered though, thank God!

In case you do try to use it undereye be very careful about TCA not entering the eye... I am sure it will ruin the cornea..

free skin care · Tue Oct 11, 2011 11:18 pm

kychic wrote:

After researching I'm thinking about first getting a chemical peel done at a salon. Would a glycolic peel help with the fine lines/wrinkles under my eyes? I've tried so many under eye creams and nothing has ever worked.

That is a good idea. You might still want to look into purchasing a Glycolic serum first anyway as many salons try to sell you on Glycolic/Lactic products prior to your treatment to help prep the skin, this is a good idea but you dont want to pay the exorbitant cost they will charge you for it.

I actually sampled the Paulas Choice Resist 10% glycolic serum and loved it (I haven't always been the biggest fan of hers but it did work for me and quite nicely) it's comparable to Priori. You might want to try this product before being sold on an overly expensive serum at the salon.

free skin care · Wed Oct 12, 2011 2:20 am

Just because skin appears to be oily doesn't mean it is not also dehydrated; this contributes to fine lines and enlarged pores. What serum are you using to moisturise the fine lines? Are you using any harsh cleansers that might be contributing to dehydration or excess oil? Do you have a history of smoking or sun damage?

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