*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.

i use a daily 10% Glycolic it's amazing

I might try this, but am waiting for a few more people to try it first Marking place in readiness.

catinboots are you looking all smooth and beautiful now?

Sootie I've not tried it myself, but Mandelic Acid is supposed to be good for hyper-pigmentation, sun damage and melasma (mask of pregnancy). It's also the recommended peel for people with darker skin as others can actually cause hyper-pigmentation (particularly Asian and African skin tones).

Yes!!!!

My chin is still a bit crispy but the rest of my face is all lovely and smooth and looks more even.

I was tempted to do another peel last night but am holding off until I buy some new GA.

So when was it I burnt my face? Was it wednesday night? I had 3 days of angry skin really but it does look good now. I have some hyper pigmentation on my jaw line that I want to tackle next....

Have read the whole thread, taken the plunge and ordered! I am currently in the middle of teeth whitening so I expect to be a Grecian goddess by the time all this beautifying is finished! Well, I can dream ....

Shall I go for GA or SA? I'm 26 with combination skin. I used to get lots of spots as I had a dry crusty layer of dead skin that oil got trapped under it only went away if I did something like microdermabrasion but only for a few days.

Based on the wonderful advice from here I got a clarisonic and some elemis tri-emzine (wash, peel and mask). My skin has never looked better and the crustyness has gone however I still get a few spots on my chin and have blackheads on my t-zone. I also have some light scaring on my cheeks and some bumpy areas (nothing to be seen but I can feel it). I started using Liquid Gold last week and I'm happy that it makes my skin soft and more glowy but it hasn't made a difference to scarring or blackhads yet. I think I need somethime more hardcore. Please help!

Right my GA has arrived and the Clarisonic, do I go ahead with the GA or wait for the SA which I think is better suited to my combination wide open pored skin?

Watch out for Clarisonic type cleansers, I used mine morning and night and it made me flaky. have cut back dramatically

Ok, I just bought it too, total sheep but I'm constantly looking for something to make me smoother and brighter and OP's profile pic sold me!

So can someone do a quick step by step guide for idiots those new to the product who might not read the side of the bottles properly

I have Alpha Beta peels - is this the same?

mines was dispatched today im hoping it will help with acne as well as tackle the stretch marks on my belly i have everything crossed it works

Nowt works on stretch marks except perhaps laser treatment and even that's not a full solution
consider them baby tattoos and note to self how badass you are for rocking them

You can't get rid of stretch marks, but you certainly can improve the look of them, patricularly if they still look red. Some salons will do a combination of microdermabrasion and micro current which can work well to improve the look. The skin is stimulated to repair itself.

i have to say, having read about the SA, it does sound like it could be better than the GA: www.bravuralondon.com/skin-peels/salicylic-acid-10-10ml.html

i'll complete the GA course anyway but will order SA next time

I've just uploaded a pic of my skin after the second peel - it's not the best pic but does show my skin quite well.

I'm planning to do my next peel tonight so will take a pic again after that. I can not believe how excited I am at the prospect of dabbing acid on my face again

aside from the brave and beautiful catinboots has no-one else tried it yet? there's no room for bystanders here - get peeling, ffs.

perception i disagree
I think that ultimately nothing removes the stretch mark as it is an actual internal tear... some evidence that laser can make a difference and also prescription retin a...but both are expensive and nothing completely repairs

unsure that a home peel will make a difference on any level and ditto microderm,
perhaps to colouration to an extent

Have you had it done then Perry? (genuine question). Yes, stretchmarks are hard to repair because the tearing starts in the dermis. Microcurrent has healing properties and it encourages the fibroblast cells to produce more collagen which helps to repair the damage. You can't make them disappear but you can improve the appearance and make the skin feel smoother.

Shamefully and pointlessly I've spent a fortune on my stretch marks.

Eventually after trying every cream, beauty treatment and anecdotal idea going I consulted a dermatologist to get a second opinion.
Answer was... retin a, a little impovement. Serious medical peel, a little improvement. Laser... a better improvement but not by any means fixed and iho not worth the money but ultimately up to me.
IHO after discolouration, we get used to their appearance and unfortunately that is the necessity as nothing does other than make a very slight improvement. Wishful thinking has cost me £££££

I quite like my stretch marks. Am I weird? Meh.

pinot
i've made my peace with them now

:) perry

come on then, who else is gonna peel?

I'm going for round 2 later

I'm still waiting for my acid to arrive! No dispatch email either , think mn may have sent them into a tizzy.

I'm up for a bit of SA action, already use GA