*sounds klaxon* 30% GA peel shizzle that you can do at home

[SeasonOfTheWitch]

thought i ought to do a public service and announce it properly as hardly anyone seems to know you can buy this stuff to use at home - and it works out sooo much cheaper than having it done at a salon even tho it's the exact same stuff.

i've only used it once so far (for 3 mins) but have been properly amazed by the results - as i posted on another thread, my 11s have reduced by 50% [holy grail] and my skin generally looks brighter and more even.

you do it weekly, building up the time over 6 weeks and then have a break.

the magic goo is here: www.bravuralondon.com/glycolic-acid-30.html

don't forget to get the neutraliser (apparently just bicarb but maybe has crushed fairies' castles in it too so your choice) and use sun block in the day.

anyone a veteran of the stuff and care to share your results?

p.s. i don't work for bravura and i'm a MN regular recently name-changed to separate my S&B chat with my over-sharing on other threads.

Acid has been dropped !! woo hooo!

Have you done it yet Cyb?

Just ordered 10% salicylic acid ..... really wanted to order 20% but was scared I would burn my face off. Tend to jump into things!

No havent done it yet, have had inlaws up all day and need to calm down

blobtobetter The Dermalogica Skin resurfacing cleanser is amazing on cloggy pores

Is that the dusty type one?

Think it was microfoliant that I tried.

No this isnt grainy like an exfoliator, its a cream but has lactic acid in it and it really does gobble up the crap in your pores. I use this after my hot cloth cleanser. LOVE IT

What better way to relax than peeling your own face off?

Might have to try that!

Will give anything a go - hate how my pores look.

Tried facials, microdermabrasion and a clarisonic - still have these weird blocked pores. Can never get anything out of them!

results after first one the days after - i had loads of (saggy skin) not major but around my noes you could see the skin really starting to sag downwards the left hand side has practicaly dissapeared and the right side is much better no improvemnt else where looking forward to my next one

SeasonOfTheWitch i done my kneck along with my face and chest again not seen any difference but its only my first one and my neck is a lottle itchy today

Anyone used the mandelic acid one? I have bought it from forever young in the hope of reducing my terrible chloasma marks (due to the pill and being pregnant and loving the sunshine )
Would love to hear a success story!

I did 1 minute last night and think it was ok but not amazing - need longer I think! I put almond oil on afterwards and it does feel lovely and smooth this morning but doesn't look massively different. Looking forward to next week's 2 minutes!

well have done a tester on my jawline as i have stupidly sensitive skin
so need to wait 24hrs..or is it 48hrs?
anywya no noticeable tingling or anything ye..30 mins in
surely there would be a reaction almost immediately if there was going to be one?

dunno twinny, when I used panaxyl to nuke a spot it was fine for a few hours then went all angry and red and itchy. Sooooo attractive

CutMyEggs - I have bought the same mandelic acid from ebay. I have a permanent pregnancy mask around my lips and forehead and neck. I used it for the first time yesterday, can't really see a big difference on my face, but it does feel smoother. My neck though looks pretty amazing after one peel.

what is panaxyl?

Thanks sootie. I will let you know how I get on when mine arrives

panoxyl - I spelt it wrong Nukes spots but vair drying after a day or two. For emergencies though, tis the mutts nuts.

Has anyone else tried the SA 10%?
I did 1st today, left on for 3 mins, stung round nose (where worst pores are), otherwise fine, face looks same........can't wait to do 2nd run.....do I have to wait a week??????????

Ooh I've finally done it. I laid off the Clarisonic this weekend like Cybo said its made my very oily skin quite dry (but pores are much improved). It did sting a fair bit so I only did two minutes and wasn't expecting it to feel hotter when the bicarbonate went on. I feel a bit stingy now 20 minutes later but I'm not red.

I'm going to have to put some oil on before I go to bed.

6 minutes last night. felt pretty hardcore but no adverse effects tho the neutraliser properly sizzled when it went on

overall, my skin looks like i've reversed-aged 5+ years. My eyes are the only sign of the last 4 years of no bloody sleep. i can not believe such a cheap and easy to use product has done this.

my pores look miles better but i might do SA on the next course to make sure everything is squeaky clean

i'm using Paula's Choice spf45 non-oily sunscreen which seems great. much more lotiony and light than most.

missfoodie i think it was LtheWife who said something v convincing and sciencey about the skin needing 3 days to recover between peels otherwise it'll harm it rather than improve it.

ggirl you doing it today?

so what about longer than 3 days but sooner than 1 week?

Baaaaa

Ok you lot convinced me. I have ordered it

I have:

Crap skin

Pothole pores

Blackheads

Dullness

Fine lines

11's

Sun damage

Crepeyness on one side under my eye where my face squashes into the pillow

Uneven tone/darker patches

If this helps out even one or two of those I will be overjoyed

lubey you have described my skin to a t

I ahvent done mine yet. Cant seem to find the optimum time.

BUT have been v pleased wth cleanser results and Clarins extra firming night cream. But its £48 a pot, the bastard!

Season arent you meant to do it weekly?