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Claire2300
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Tue Mar 27, 2018 10:44 am  |
| I've recently started doing lactic acid peels at home. I assumed I would get a lot of irritation the first couple of times and my skin would then begin to get used to it, but instead the opposite seems to be happening. The first time I used it, there was actually just a mild tingling sensation, nothing unpleasant. Then the next time it stung a bit more, but it was still bearable. But now every time I use the peel it stings more and the recovery time seems to get longer and longer. I did my 7th peel a couple of days ago and now I've actually got little bits of skin peeling off my face which I've never had before after a lactic acid peel. It's a 20% peel so one of the milder concentrations, and I've been leaving it on for 5 minutes. Is it normal that the irritation gets worse over time, or does it mean my skin is just too sensitive for acid peels? At this point I'm not sure I want to do another peel. |
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Mon Apr 09, 2018 11:27 pm |
| Skin irritation and allergic reactions are the common side effects of lactic acids, but if you can't get rid of the problem. Either stop using it or try a lower concentration Lactic acid peel. You can learn more about lactic acid at https://bit.ly/2GMjMNT |
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Tue Apr 10, 2018 5:10 am |
Lactic acid 20% is pretty mild but, unless you just have sensitive skin, you might want to consider how close together you're doing them and what other things you might be doing at the same time.
For instance, if you're doing retin-a or retinols and/or other acids or using aggressive exfoliating cleansers like the Clarisonic or dermarolling without some down time between all these things it's easy enough to develope some irritation and even do a little damage to your skin barrier. Skin needs a little rest and time to recover.
If you are continuosly getting more irritated, though, you should stop using it immediately. Constant irritation isn't good for your skin and everything isn't suitable for every body |
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Wed Sep 05, 2018 8:55 pm |
Assuming you are getting good results, you can still use the same peel but for a shorter duration. Or start identifying which part of the face is more sensitive and apply the product on your face from the least sensitive to most sensitive, that way, the time exposed is varied accordingly when you remove the acid at once at the end.
This is why it might be best to be applied by a aesthetician as they can monitor the degree of redness and can apply neutralising solution one area at a time. |
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