tca peel to stretch marks on belly
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Mon Jun 15, 2009 4:34 am

Hi, i just bought this tca peel on ebay, it's called better complexions and it's 100%. I bought it cause i had twins 10 months ago, bt im not breastfeedin anymore. but my belly is destroyed with strech marks... im completely back to what i was before pregnancy, except my belly. does anyone have any advice on how to apply this peel to the belly and on wht %age? thanx!!

free skin care · Mon Jun 15, 2009 5:20 am

I am interested in a solution for stretch marks too. I am 5'4 and 120, never had kids, but have lots of stretch marks and a few big ones on my hip area Sad

. I'd love to know how to get rid of them.

free skin care · Mon Jun 15, 2009 4:21 pm

Hey I thought of that, too, but just have not got around to trying it. I'm a bit afraid I'd further damage my tummy. But maybe I could try on a small area.

Mon Jun 15, 2009 4:44 pm

I think someone on EDS tried it but I just can't remember who. Confused

I will see if I can find it....

Sat Jul 24, 2010 12:54 pm

Does anyone know of another product to help remove or atleast make stretch marks less visible. I have them on my breast and hips and it does not look appealing what so ever.

free skin care · Wed Feb 23, 2011 8:56 pm

The GP recently told me that the only ingredient available to lessen the appearance of wrinkles is Vitamin E. I'm, not to sure that he is too knowledgeable in that area because anything that stimulates collagen should help get rid of stretch marks most importantly Retionol. However if he is correct there is an active that you can use to produce a cream at 'Ingredients to Die For' which incorporates Vitamin E into a liposome base thus increasing penetration. I would generally use the derma-roller before product application but since the active is formulated with enhanced penetration do not think it is necessary.

However a TCA peel sounds like the best candidate. Make sure to use it only inside the stretch marks (this should help elevate the area) you may even consider buying a very fine artists brush for application and only keep it in that area because if a scab does surface (most likely it will) at least it will only be in that area. Very Happy

Fri Feb 25, 2011 5:02 pm

Cocoa butter is what You will be referred to most of the time. I used Excel Skin Care's cream in which the butter is one of the ingredients.

Keep applying, being patient and they will lighten and fade. Tca is for acne, salycic acid works well too.

For the low price with free shipping buy through their Amazon store.

free skin care · Fri Feb 25, 2011 8:05 pm

Cocoa Butter can be used for moisturizing the epidermis (top layers of the skin) however wont do much for stretch marks. If you are interested in purchasing this butter in the hopes of it performing some kind of miraculous recovery of your skin at least get it in it's pure form (plenty of shops on eBay offer it at an extremely low price). Even then there are far greater remedies for moisturization of the skin. Plus due to the fact that the less time these stretch marks have to set, the greater results you will achieve, you are better off trying something else before cocoa butter: A combination of ceramides and lipids would be a solution to try first because you can expect greater moisturization that does actually penetrate to the dermis (bottom layers of the skin).

Salycalic acid is generally used specifically for people suffering from acne. However in regards to 'Tca is for acne' do some research on Google, TCA has been used for years to recover old collagen and stimulate the production of new collagen. Look under TCA cross (that will show you the kind of collagen recovery you can expect from this peeling agent) and TCA for wrinkles (Stretch marks have one thing in common with wrinkles and that is the collagen has been damaged) both of these will give you a better idea of what you will achieve from TCA. Smile

free skin care · Sat Feb 26, 2011 4:07 am

Okay -- First off, DO NOT put 100% TCA on your body, anywhere, undiluted. TCA is an awesome peeling agent (I swear by it) -- but 100% is going to literally scald your skin off. Get some distilled water, and dilute to about 30%, maximum. If you are a first time peeler, and it sounds as if you are, I would start with a 15% peel.... if you aren't comfortable diluting, buy a new peel. I am NOT kidding... this stuff is strong.

Secondly... yes, TCA (used correctly) can do wonders on wrinkles, acne, and stretchmarks. USED CORRECTLY... do you hear me? I do not want to see you with blisters and scars on your belly... DO NOT USE THIS FULL STRENGTH.

Thirdly -- the thing that has worked absolute miracles for my stretch marks is the dermaroller.

free skin care · Sat Feb 26, 2011 4:12 am

Dermarolling is the same thing as skin needling -- it requires that you roll the skin with a microneedle roller, punching a lot of tiny holes in the skin, and stimulating collagen production. It works, it is inexpensive, it doesn't really hurt.... and the results are amazing. I use a 3 mm roller on my body, which is a fairly long needle, but I have had fabulous results with it.

TCA is great on scars, and if you are patient and use it in the proper dilution, you may be very pleased with the results. My roommate and I have both had great results with removing scar tissue with TCA, but it does take time --- so does dermarolling.

I am going to say this one more time (forgive my yelling, here...) PLEASE DO NOT PUT 100% TCA on your skin!!!!

free skin care · Sat Feb 26, 2011 4:23 am

Sorry if I came off as bossy, above -- I just fear that someone is going to damage his or her skin with an industrial-grade peel!

Start with 15% TCA, and layer it if you don't feel a distinct stinging, or see the skin turn white, on the first application. Don't remove the first layer -- apply a second layer on top of the first. TCA penetrates more deeply with each layer.

Once the skin frosts (turns white) -- let it sit for about 8 to 10 minutes, then rinse the area well with cool water. TCA is a self-neutralizing peel, so there is no need to use a neutralizing solution. Then...apply some emu oil, or another emollient on the area regularly for a few days, and wait. I have used TCA very successfully on belly skin, and removed some nasty scarring that way -- it actually took about 2 weeks for the skin to peel, but the results have been fabulous.

free skin care · Sat Feb 26, 2011 6:43 am

I completely agree, 100% TCA is too strong, I didn't even think of it, My bad Shock

Great information, have been doing some searching myself and noticed that the TCA cross uses 100% TCA. I have actually ordered a 100% solution myself (have had numerous peels at the dermatologists office in the past including TCA) but recently got an excellent deal on a package of Photofacial treatments, so it's gathering dust in the back of my cupboard. Like most other products. Typical Rolling Eyes

Tue Mar 01, 2011 12:21 pm

Instead of using creams or major treatments, you can try these simple home remedies to remove stretch marks. Regular exercise, vitamin C & E diet, massage with Vitamin E oil or lime juice and apply cocoa butter or elastin cream as directed on the label.

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