Hello friends.
In the video below I’ll demonstrate how to do a TCA Peel safely at home. Chemical Peels are a wonderful way to treat hyperpigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles, skin texture, acne scarring, and improve the look of enlarged pores.
A few things I’d like to stress are starting with a 13% TCA Peel and work your way up to 20%. It’s a process that should not be rushed. I get my TCA Peel from PlatinumSkincare.com – Discount code STACY10.
The TCA Peel can be used alone or combined with Jessners and/or the Vitamin A Dream Peel. In this video I’ve done a combination of 13% TCA and Dream Peel.
Steps
Double cleanse the skin wtih CeraVE SA Cleanser
Alcohol Swab the treatment area twice
Mask any sensitive areas of the skin like the lips and under eyes with Aquaphor or CeraVE Healing Ointment
Saturate a sterile gauze with TCA Peel liquid. Squeeze excess out so the gauze is not dripping. You do NOT want TCA in your eyes.
TCA should be applied in layers. For a new user, 1-2 layers only with five minutes between layers. Do not rinse between layers. Apply the second and subsequent layers on top of the previous. A hand held fan helps cool the skin during the five minutes between layers.
Gradually build up to doing a 13% TCA Peel with five layers. If white blanching or frosting appears, that is an indication that no more layers are needed. Do not over treat the skin. Reminder, set a timer for five minutes between each layer. Start with no more than 2 layers in your first session, three layers the next treatment and so on.
A 2 layer 13% TCA Peels can be repeated after 2 weeks, 3 to 4 layers repeat after 4-5 weeks, and five full layers wait a full 6-8 weeks between treatment. The more layers and the stronger the peel, the longer we allow the skin to fully rejuvenate before repeating treatment. IMPORTANT! Skin damage can accure if caution is not used and treatments are repeated too close together.
Once the desired number of layers are completed, sooth the skin with a cold damp cloth, pressing gently against the treatment area. I like to put my cloth into a bowl of ice water. I do this several times to sooth the skin. Pat the skin gently to dry.
Apply the Vitamin A Dream Peel (optional, but a great combination treatment) Discount code STACY10 gets you 10% off site wide with PlatinumSkincare.com
The Dream Peel is an oily vitamin A and should sit on the skin for 6-8 hours. If done at night, simply sleep with it on, and rinse off in the morning with cool water. If done during the day, rinse with cool water after 6-8 hours. Stay out of the sun or light if you have the Dream Peel on during the day.
After 24 hours, gently wash skin with your fingers and a gentle cleanser like the HadaLabo HA Bubble Cleanser .
It is important to keep the skin moisturized after a chemical peel. I use Cicalfate+ by Avene as my post treatment restorative cream.
The healing time for a chemical peel is dependant on the type, strength and number of layers. In my case with 4 layers and the Dream Peel I expect about a 10 days healing period. Flaking generally appears after 3 days and lasts until day 9 or 10. This varies for everyone. The Dr Jart+ Cicapair is a wonderful color correcting SPF to tone redness and offer sun protection. Sun protection is hugely important following any chemical peel treatment. The skin will be very sensitive for several weeks post peel.
Another wonderful sunscreen for every day use AND for post treatment is CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen – I like the tinted formula, but the clear is great, too.
It’s important not to pick or pull at the skin as it flakes during the healing process. Pulling at the skin can cause scarring. Allow the skin to flake off on it’s own. If skin comes off when making gentle circular motions when cleansing, that’s ok!!
The skin will feel sun burned, tight, and may itch a little bit after a peel. Keeping the skin moisturized several times a day will help.
Here’s the full treatment video!
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