Sorry for the cross post, but I'd like to get some advice, and thought maybe your guys over here would know more about acid peeling.
I got a demodex and scabies infection on my arms from my neighbor's cat, and it was very, very hard to get rid of. Now my arms are badly scarred and look like what they call "lizard skin." I've been using DIY 20% Vit. C serum daily, and it's helping a little, but not enough. I feel like I'm ready to try a glycolic acid peel now. I'm taking a trip in September and want my arms to look better by then.
What strength should I start with, and is it possible to make your own to save money? I'm on a pretty tight budget. Thanks!
Try using LA peel and or lotion, and yes you can make your own. Lotioncrafters has Lactic Acid. To make a peel you use distilled water, to make a LA lotion you use a store bought lotion like Gold Bond. Anything that doesn't contain carbomer will work. @ mention me and I will help you with figures etc if you choose to make your own. http://www.lotioncrafter.com/lactic-acid-90-usp.html
@gymrat Is the LA better than the glycolic acid, and if so, why? I have read a lot, and it seems everyone recommends the glycolic for arms. I'm on a really tight budget, so I want the best solution. I looked at Lotioncrafters and they don't have the glycolic acid, but their LA is 90% and pretty cheap, too. Can you give me the dilution rates for peeling and lotion? THANKS!
@gymrat Is the LA better than the glycolic acid, and if so, why? I have read a lot, and it seems everyone recommends the glycolic for arms. I'm on a really tight budget, so I want the best solution. I looked at Lotioncrafters and they don't have the glycolic acid, but their LA is 90% and pretty cheap, too. Can you give me the dilution rates for peeling and lotion? THANKS!
@gymrat I think from what I've read, I'm sticking with glycolic. I'll do a series of glycolic peels and see what they do, and then if that doesn't work, I'll have to go to a doctor for a stronger solution. I've read all I can possibly read on peels, and everything says not to use TCA on your arms, then I saw a video of a woman who had a TCA on her arms and the before and after was amazing!
I'll go ahead and get glycolic, because I need something stronger than lactic, for sure. What concentration would you suggest I start with?
@gymrat Could you please give me the formulation for making a glycolic acid cream with the 40% and 50% serums (not sure which one to buy yet)? I used to use a 10% AHA cream with no problems, so I'm sure I'll be safe with that for daily use. Thank you so much.
Wait so you are wanting to make a 40 or 50% GA cream?? That's a bit high. I would start off with 15% and move up from there. How much base are you using?? And what % is your GA?
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