At Home Chemical Peels

Note: Please do not attempt to do these peels at home if you arent sure what you are doing or haven't read my instructions. You can burn your skin. I suggest doing a test patch to see how your skin reacts first. I am not responsible for any damage you might do to yourself.

If you are interested in a chemical peel to help get rid of acne scars, sun spots, broken capillaries or even fine lines then read below. These are super easy to do and will save you a ton of cash.  I like using Makeup Artist Choice lines of chemical peels because they dont have to be neutralized and are very gentle.

http://www.makeupartistschoice.com/catalog/At_Home_Chemical_Peels-10-1.html

I really like Glycolic Acid because I havent had a bad reaction to it and its pretty gentle compared to other types of acid. You can choose any type of acid you want though. Just be sure to do your research online first.

1. Start with 20% Glycolic Acid
2. Do a test patch on your skin for 1-2 minutes to see how it reacts.
3. If there is no redness or burning then you can continue on to do the peel.
4. Cleanse the area thoroughly.
5. Put some prepping solution onto a cotton ball or a cotton swab.
6. Apply the prepping solution wherever you want to do the peel.
7. Let the area dry completely.
8. Put some glycolic acid onto a cotton ball or a cotton swab.
9. Apply the glycolic acid wherever you want to do the peel but make sure not to apply to any open wounds or skin that has been waxed within 24 hours. Also, dont get too close to your eyes either.
10. Leave the acid on for no more than 2-3 minutes. If you feel a slight stinging that is ok. If it's really burning or you are in pain then rinse off immediately.
11. When you are finished witht the peel, wash the skin with lukewarm water.
12. Pat your face dry and then apply a good moisturizer.
13. You can repeat this process weekly and continue to up the time but do not exceed 10-12 minutes at the most. You can move up to 30%, 40%, 50%, etc, if you desire better results. The stronger the acid the more at risk you will be for peeling.
14. DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR FACE TO SUN FOR 24 HOURS without applying sunscreen first.

If you dont want to try these peels at home, I love these 2 spas in the Pittsburgh Area.
http://www.skinbeautifulspa.com%20-/located in the southside. they do a great job and are very affordable.
http://www.theskincentermd.com/ - located in shadyside. excellent staff that is very knowledgeable.