ashk36
Well-known member
I've been reading all over the net about these, trying to decide if I want to give it a shot or not. I have very fair skin, and every time I get rid of a pimple, I'm left with a new bright red spot. They are determined to stay put, and are a bitch to cover up. Even when I do, my complexion still looks dull and uneven because I have that discoloration. I hate using liquid foundation, but it's the only thing that covers well enough so those spots aren't visible. Other than the red spots, my skin is clearer than it's been in quite some time. I can't complain, I just get the occasional breakout when it's my lady time.
SO...I emailed Makeup Artists Choice and asked which product(s) would be best, and they responded the next morning that I should try the 40% lactic acid peel once a week with their skin bleaching gel on targeted areas twice a day. The price is fair, it's FAR cheaper than getting a series of peels at a spa. I've read tons of reviews, just to see what I'm getting myself into. I understand it's not going to be an immediate difference, it will be something I'll need to keep doing to see any results. That's fine. But honestly, I would love it if I could finally leave the house without worrying about makeup...I just want pretty skin again. I want to be able to go out in public makeup-free without feeling so ugly. From far away, it looks like I have a huge breakout, when it's just these damn red marks. I can't even look a person in the eye when I'm not wearing makeup.
Sorry this is so long! My bad. I just wanted to get some honest reviews and opinions from anyone here who has used an at-home chemical peel. What type/percentage did you use, how was your experience, any tips, dos and don'ts, and I'd love to know what kind of results you got in the end. I'm sort of on the fence, leaning really really hard towards just saying screw it, buying the stuff, and praying like crazy that by next summer my face is back to it's pre-yucky poo poo stage (I am so mature.)
Please share your thoughts and opinions and loves and hates and rants and raves and whatever else you would like to add.
SO...I emailed Makeup Artists Choice and asked which product(s) would be best, and they responded the next morning that I should try the 40% lactic acid peel once a week with their skin bleaching gel on targeted areas twice a day. The price is fair, it's FAR cheaper than getting a series of peels at a spa. I've read tons of reviews, just to see what I'm getting myself into. I understand it's not going to be an immediate difference, it will be something I'll need to keep doing to see any results. That's fine. But honestly, I would love it if I could finally leave the house without worrying about makeup...I just want pretty skin again. I want to be able to go out in public makeup-free without feeling so ugly. From far away, it looks like I have a huge breakout, when it's just these damn red marks. I can't even look a person in the eye when I'm not wearing makeup.
Sorry this is so long! My bad. I just wanted to get some honest reviews and opinions from anyone here who has used an at-home chemical peel. What type/percentage did you use, how was your experience, any tips, dos and don'ts, and I'd love to know what kind of results you got in the end. I'm sort of on the fence, leaning really really hard towards just saying screw it, buying the stuff, and praying like crazy that by next summer my face is back to it's pre-yucky poo poo stage (I am so mature.)
Please share your thoughts and opinions and loves and hates and rants and raves and whatever else you would like to add.