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

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SeasonOfTheWitch · 20/03/2012 08:40

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 Hmm 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.

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jen127 · 02/04/2012 11:44

I did my first one last Thursday - just for a minute but I am not so amazed yet! Might need a more industrial form of acid !

But I have done it on the back of one of my hands twice - Just to see if the difference is there and perhaps just to subtle on my face. And I have to say I am impressed !
So tempted to do it again on my face - do I really need to wait a week ?????

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SeasonOfTheWitch · 02/04/2012 11:57

jen127 i did mine for 3 mins on the first go so prolly why i saw immediate results

cyb yy, the instructions say weekly but LtheWife replied to someone asking if they could do it sooner by saying 3 days is the minimum. i only left 5 days between mine this time as i wanted to move the day to the weekend

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Whitershadeofpale · 02/04/2012 14:27

I'm still waiting for mine (bastard Royal Mail). Got the SA and the GA night cream coming. Can't wait to do it but I've read SA takes a little while longer to see results. Persuaded my mum to use it too so she's going to order the GA on Thursday. Has anyone tried the body lotions? I have a few lumps and bumps on my back and chest I thought it might sort out.

MissFoodie · 02/04/2012 15:30

so, guess I should just be patient then...Whiter, did you get 10% or 20% SA?

Whitershadeofpale · 02/04/2012 16:08

I got the 10% really wanted the 20% but my skin can be a bit sensitive at times so I thought I'd build up to the 20%. Anyone getting the 50% GA?

MissFoodie · 02/04/2012 16:28

me too - used it yesterday for first time, no problem, but no difference at all...so hoping the 2nd and 3rd times will make a bit of a difference!

blobtobetter · 02/04/2012 17:16

I am such a sheep!

Would this work along side the oil cleansing method?

My skin is really bad but I don't want it to fall off!

supernannyisace · 02/04/2012 17:19

I haven't used mine yet.

Might try it out on back of hands tonight though first.

All the lovely sunshine last week prevent me doing it - but now I am brown and even more gnarly of skin I will give it a go.

:)

Doyouthinktheysaurus · 02/04/2012 19:24

I'm doj g the oil cleansing method too blobtobetter, it's fine.

Skin still not transformed but subtle improvements definitely.

Doyouthinktheysaurus · 02/04/2012 19:24

doing

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SeasonOfTheWitch · 02/04/2012 19:29

I do OCM too

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SeasonOfTheWitch · 02/04/2012 19:36

*whiter i'd just use the 30 or 50% on my body - far cheaper and quicker than a body cream

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ggirltwin2pinot · 02/04/2012 19:50

right girls ..i think i may be ready to sizzle
patch test is fine no reaction at all , i did it on my jaw line

so ama tad knackered but as i have tomorrow off work I will give it 3mins sizzle time
i so wish we could use it under the eyes!!

blobtobetter · 02/04/2012 19:57

Might have to try both then!

Just got an email saying my acid has been dispatched!

I have never had nice skin. I really hope that this works so I can leave the house without foundation!

WeesaD · 02/04/2012 20:03

Ordered! Plus the cleansers and moisturisers, figured I'd go the whole hog!

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SeasonOfTheWitch · 02/04/2012 20:04

enjoy the burn ggirl Grin (don't forget that it does sting a bit when the neutraliser goes on)

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drcrab · 02/04/2012 20:12

Ok I've been looking at this thread for ages and I'm finally posting. Smile

I'm nearly 39 and have acne scarring. No spots (well maybe one or two but no big deal). Oily but dehydrated skinHmm such that face looks shiny and greasy by lunch and make up needs blotting by then too.

Can this help??!! I'm breastfeeding though (dd is 18 months old). What's the link between breastfeeding and this? Will it go into the milk?! Thanks in advance.

ggirltwin2pinot · 02/04/2012 20:36

woah!! it really does sizzle doesn't it!?

i left it on for 3mins, def felt it sizzling away

must say i do notice an effect .my skin looks fresher
need a better mirror and light to be ultra critical about the effect but so far impressed
do i really have to wait a week to do it again?

cybbo · 02/04/2012 20:53

ggirl did you do the double neutralizer thing

ggirltwin2pinot · 02/04/2012 20:54

yup sure did!

tyaca · 02/04/2012 20:57

wd ggirl - thought you'd never join us.

sorry drcrab, no idea re breastfeeding Grin

just did peel mark two. five days after first peel. then i did two minutes, this time i did four min and also did cleavage.

TIP for those of you who have only done one peel - do not assume that just cause you managed to open the neutraliser tin first time round that it will be any easier second time. give yourself a good half hour and then DECANT IT.

general update: i have been looking really ace since last peel, though as mentioned before, i am not prepared to say this is cause of peel. tan, eyebrows done, hair being okay could all contribute. but, def been feeling like my skin is more attached to my face IYKWIM. My skin has been drier, but that could be down to fact that i have started cleansing and using a serum (never really done either much before [shame]).

it's been half hour since peel and my skin really does feel dry, but quite clean, keen to see results tomo.

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SeasonOfTheWitch · 02/04/2012 21:26

re neutraliser lid... i like to play chicken and wait til i have the acid on Grin

tyaca the aceness is exactly how i've felt since the first peel. i keep thinking it can;t just be the peel but i think it has to be as i haven;t changed anything else. the thing that's really surprised me is that it does seem 'more attached to my face' too, not just smoother.

my skin feels tight after the peel - i put a bit of sweet almond oil on and so far it's not been dry

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ggirltwin2pinot · 02/04/2012 21:45

christ yes neutralizer lid is a bugger!
anyone tried anything for doing the skin in the eye area that is so bloody precious?

supernannyisace · 03/04/2012 08:01

I did a patch test last night. But just on the back of one hand.

The flippin' 'neutraliser' lid was a bugger to get off. when I finally wrenched it loose, I spilt about half of the stuff on the kitchen worktop. (scooped it up though and put back in tin!).

I think will try face tonight. My hand hasn't fallen off so may beokay :)

cybbo · 03/04/2012 09:14

I have a sore red patch in betwixt my brows where I have been picking treating some open pores so I darent splash neat Cillit Bang on it just yet

AS you can see, I take very good care of my skin