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

987 replies

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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Whitershadeofpale · 03/04/2012 10:10

Woo, mine's just come going to pop to the loos and do a patch test. If all is OK I'll do it tonight. (I know it says 48hrs but I'm wild)

MissFoodie · 03/04/2012 10:26

jealous of you lot and your sizzling.........!
I did 1st SA on sunday and no major difference, but today had some peeling on nose, so maybe a slower reaction than the GA?

Whitershadeofpale · 03/04/2012 10:33

Just did patch test.on a scar on the back of my hand. No problems so for, a minute seems really quick though. I got the glyolic night cram too and rubbed in on the back of my hand and it felt lovely.

NotMostPeople · 03/04/2012 13:10

My neutraliser lid is perfectly behaved. I took some very scary before photos I'm hoping to see a difference after 6 peels.

AmazingDisgrace · 03/04/2012 16:10

Just ordered the salycilic peel and the aha moisturiser. I'm blaming you lot if I look like the Singing Detective

SirCharlieStinkySocks · 03/04/2012 19:58

Hi all, got mine today ga 30% and about to try. Quick question, after the event I have no natural oils as such except coconut oil, can I use a bit of that or would I be ok with my Liz Earle moisturiser?

Doyouthinktheysaurus · 03/04/2012 20:14

Coconut oil would be fine I'm sure, I use it on my skin a lot for oil cleansing, it feels lovely and smells divine.

kaumana · 03/04/2012 20:26

I've just finished sizzling and have used pure coconut oil and all seems fine so far!

blobtobetter · 03/04/2012 20:29

My SA arrived today! Such quick delivery!

Did a patch test on my wrist and that seemed ok so (common sense ran away) tried it on my forehead too which feels sort of smooth I guess!

I really want to do my full face! Guess I need to wait a few days yet.

Would it be a bad thing to do the SA rinse it off and then go in the shower? Don't know what the hot water would do.

SirCharlieStinkySocks · 03/04/2012 20:33

Thank you, just done it now 2 mins very tingly when it went on, scary fizzy neutralizer then dh insisted on using bathroom when I was about to slap second lot of neutralizer on. Skin feels a little dry now so may put coconut oil on bit later. Keep looking at my face rather suspiciously but haven't turned into Cameron Diaz yet

Stangirl · 03/04/2012 20:36

OK - joining in. Am just off to do patch test with 30%GA.

Is it ok to use sweet almond oil as the after oil?

Whitershadeofpale · 03/04/2012 20:40

I'm going to do mine in about 10mins. Would bio oil be Ok afterwards?

sobenobu · 03/04/2012 20:44

I've got no oil either, and a 3 year old that won't go to sleep.

I think I'll wait just in case the application time gets extended for some reason. Would light olive oil be Hmm?

Whitershadeofpale · 03/04/2012 21:04

Ok first one done. It burnt a lot as I washed it off but because one pipette didn't give enough and I had to decant more out I think it was on for about 2 mins. Tiny bit red now but nothing serious looks quite clear.

cybbo · 03/04/2012 21:22

Right...I'm going in

MissBeehivingUnderTheMistletoe · 03/04/2012 21:36

Well?

MissBeehivingUnderTheMistletoe · 03/04/2012 21:37

You were only meant to leave it on for 2/3 mins. Where are you?

cybbo · 03/04/2012 21:37

YOUCH

Oof that was stingier than I was expecting...will wait until morningtide to see full results/damage

MissBeehivingUnderTheMistletoe · 03/04/2012 21:38

Helllooooo

cybbo · 03/04/2012 21:38

Oh I timed it to perfection. Was fannying around finding mixing bowls and whatnot

How do you look today lady?

MissBeehivingUnderTheMistletoe · 03/04/2012 21:41

How long did you leave it on for?

I think it's making a difference - I'm using the night cream as well and skin is less patchy fo' sure. The less ingrained lines look better

cybbo · 03/04/2012 21:42

Deux minutes

was stinging like a bastard straight away and I nearly chickened out then I thought WWMBUTM do

Not sure whether to put normal night cream on now, leaflet says non

cybbo · 03/04/2012 21:43

How many have you done?

Hairytoes · 03/04/2012 21:46

I got mine today off to trybfor 3 mins - I'm hardcoreI am!

OhDoAdmitMrsDeVere · 03/04/2012 21:49

I dont know what to do.
Why oh why did I open this thread?

Tell me what I should do