Cytokine

Hi guys,

I'm kind of new to this forum. I've got a question because last sunday i did a 30% glycolic acid peel to myself (I already did 3 peels , also 30%). But it went kind of wrong because right now i got a face full of brown spots, they also feel different than the other skin. It's not dead skin i think, i think they are scabs. Anyway, can somebody help me out? Because i don't really expect this from a 30% glycolic peel, especially not if i've already done it 4 times.

P.S. I did 4 peels already, and i built up the time that i leave it on, first time i did it i left it on 4 minutes, second time 5 minutes, third time 6 minutes and the last time 7 minutes.

So, is it normal to have this? Because i don't hope that i've permanentely scarred my face, or have hyperpigmentation.

Thanks for reading!

Goatie

I have used 50% before and never had a problem until I started using Retin A then the last time I used it I left it on too long and burned my skin. It did scab up. So if that is what has happened here, I would not put anything strong on my skin. Use some Emu oil, jojoba, sweet almond or even olive oil if you don't have anything else. Do that for a few days and see if that helps. My burned area healed just fine and there is no sign of it now

Cytokine

Hi, thx for the reply!

Well, i don't got those oils, but is the cream from "Lush" called "Dreamcream" okay, because it has many different oils in it, and it is supposed to calm the skin down.

I guess i'll just have to wait then .

Goatie

I had to look it up/ingredients never heard of it. It sounds good but if it stings wash it off. You just need something soothing and moisturizing right now. Do you have Vit E oil?

Cytokine

No i don't got Vit E oil. So that's a pity, and the shops are closed now to. =\

I really never expected this from a 30% glycolic acid peel though. :P I guess i'll just stick to the cream i use now though :P.

I do got a cream with Vit A, Vit E, and Vit C in it, but it also has 15% glycolic acid in it, and i guess i really should not use that :P.

Thx for helping

Goatie

no no NO MORE glycolic!!!!! the dream cream sounds best but again if you put it on and it burns wash it off.

Cytokine

Okay, i'll try it. Thank you very much

Cytokine

Oh, just one other question. Should i use a topical antibiotical ointment?

fawnie

Yes, you could use an antibiotic ointment as long as you aren't allergic to it. Some ppl have reactions to Neosporin. Bactroban is better if you can get it.

Manuka honey is top notch for healing burns of any kind.

Crisco will do in a pinch. Regular not butter flavored!

Cytokine

And about cleansing my face, should i use my regular facewash( Which is clearasil ultra wash gel)?

fawnie

Hi Cytokine (are you a biologist?)!!

Generally a milder lotion cleanser is better after a peel. Something like Cetaphil is rec by most docs. Here is some after care info:

Chemical Peel Aftercare - LoveToKnow Skincare

AVOID THE SUN or you will have darkening!!!

Cytokine

Nah, i'm not a biologist :P. I'm attending high school (17 years old ), anyway if i go out i use a thick layer of ROC spf 50, and for my eyes, clarins spf 30. But i don't really plan on going out :P.

Thx for the link, it is really helpful .

sophie4me

Your 17 Cytokine, whats with all of the peels at such a young age?

Cytokine

Well, i have acne. And those peels really help controlling my acne. :O