TCA/Jessners any peel on LEGS????
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free skin care · Fri Jun 22, 2012 9:20 am

Hi skincare friends.
It's me again, lol.

I don't do peels, tried one once, before I had a clue about skin care, and never went back, lol.

I am trying to shape up the crepey/onion/accordian like skin on my legs. Seems there really is not a lot out there to help this, in any big way.

Has anyone out there tried a peel on their legs to tighten skin or exfoliate, regenerate skin? IF SO, how did it go? I am scared of acid...and peels in a way. I have very pale, tender skin....thin skin and stretchy. Very dry too since I dont do anything to mositurize it at all.

Suggestions, thoughts? I can't massage and scrape and pound and push (lol) my legs to death to get them in better shape. (Ex: daily cellulite cream and deep rubs/massage)

Do you think this would be a good, bad or semi bad idea, lol?

Is anyone using glycolic acid cream like AmLactin on legs/body? Results?
thanks friends. Happy Friday

free skin care · Fri Jun 22, 2012 10:43 am

HI Skincarecat, Besides the obvious of working out and walking. Some things you could try would be dry brushing,vaculifter,amlactin lotion,light peels and a cheap microdermabrasion kit like anew. I have the same leg issues and I can't wear shorts or dresses anymore. Maybe I need to start all of the above also! Oh the amlactin is cheap and you can get it at Costco. It has lactic acid in it but it has not caused any reaction at all on me. I just forget to do it. It really does help. I am so busy working on my face and neck that I am neglecting my legs!

free skin care · Fri Jun 22, 2012 10:47 am

Thanks for the reply!!

Yeah I need to dry brush, and am going to get AmLactin today. I started another quote about CP's on legs, and AmLactin came to my thoughts...

I think I am going to do a few weeks of AmLactin and then maybe start with a low strength glycolic acid on legs....

appreciate your help
Very Happy

carolb wrote:

HI Skincarecat, Besides the obvious of working out and walking. Some things you could try would be dry brushing,vaculifter,amlactin lotion,light peels and a cheap microdermabrasion kit like anew. I have the same leg issues and I can't wear shorts or dresses anymore. Maybe I need to start all of the above also! Oh the amlactin is cheap and you can get it at Costco. It has lactic acid in it but it has not caused any reaction at all on me. I just forget to do it. It really does help. I am so busy working on my face and neck that I am neglecting my legs!

free skin care · Fri Jun 22, 2012 9:37 pm

I bought my Amlactin at Costco in a lotion form in a big bottle. I read that the cream formula is stronger. I ordered it online and it is a thicker creamier version. I use it on my heels. I would try the lotion first and see what you think. I purchased some peels from Makeup Artists Choice. They were too strong for my face. A facialist suggested I use them on my legs instead of throwing them away. I think I will do test areas on my age spots on my legs in case the peels are harsh on leg skin also. Have you ever tried a vaculifter? I am using it on my face. I think it would help crepey skin on the legs too. I just need more hours in the day for all these treatments! Good luck with your legs!

free skin care · Sat Jun 23, 2012 6:55 am

Thanks

I just bought AmLactin at Walgreens, friggin $25 bucks....yikes for like 15 ounces. OMG

I know a lot of people who like vaculift, and I love Nanci from NCN. I keep debating, but I have health issues, injuries in hands and I think the vaculift might be hard on my hands...the squeezing, etc...time. BUT I have considered it and hear nothing but great things abt them, so I am an advocate from a afar, lol.
thanks much

carolb wrote:

HI Skincarecat, Besides the obvious of working out and walking. Some things you could try would be dry brushing,vaculifter,amlactin lotion,light peels and a cheap microdermabrasion kit like anew. I have the same leg issues and I can't wear shorts or dresses anymore. Maybe I need to start all of the above also! Oh the amlactin is cheap and you can get it at Costco. It has lactic acid in it but it has not caused any reaction at all on me. I just forget to do it. It really does help. I am so busy working on my face and neck that I am neglecting my legs!

free skin care · Sat Jun 23, 2012 7:40 am

Please do not dry brush and use Amlactin on skin that is already thin, just one form of exfoliation. You can make your own version of Amlactin with certain body lotions plus 88% lactic acid. Be sure to avoid body washes containing traditional soaps or anonic surfactants because these are drying and irritant, particularly sulphates which are proven to thin skin at concentrations as low as 1%. Think carefully about doing anything more than an exfoliating peel on your legs. Firstly you need to regularly slather a peel in ointments or dense creams, which will ruin your clothing and bedding. And clothes will rub and movement strain the skin, when you really need it to be left alone to heal. Sad

You might find this interesting
"Cell renewal gradually falls off during the first 10 weeks of treatment with 3% glycolic or lactic acid at pH 3, decreasing to 29.3% and 28.3%, respectively. When applied regularly, lactic and glycolic acids (at 3%, pH 3) lose a significant percentage of their capacity to destroy corneocytes and renew the epidermis around the 12th week ... As early as 1974, it had been shown that lactic acid improved skin hydration and suppleness and that a pH of 3 was more effective than a pH of 5. Lactic acid is also a better hydrator than urea or glycerol. Some studies tend to show that 3 weeks of daily application of 12% lactic acid would allow as much collagen to be deposited in the papillary dermis as applying 25% trichloroacetic acid (TCA) or phenol ...

Lactic acid, stimulates ceramide biosynthesis leading to higher SC ceramide levels that result in a superior lipid barrier and more effective resistance against dry skin problems. Long term repetition of AHA peels shows a gradual improvement in the quality and tone of the skin, which becomes softer and more even in tone, as well as partial correction of the appearance of fine lines."
http://stores.skinessentialactives.com/-strse-115/Lactic-acid-88-pct--/Detail.bok

free skin care · Sat Jun 23, 2012 6:54 pm

Nice tidpit of info Firefox! I'll have to try LA. I am an avid user of Alfa Beta peels. SA followed by GA. I do them about every 2 months. Have seen great results over time. I have done them on my chest and arms with satisfactory results. However, the itching can be a problem. If you are going to do any kind of peel it is a necessity that you moisturize the skin and use a zinc oxide sunscreen when outdoors.

free skin care · Tue Jun 26, 2012 8:17 am

Thanks

Helpful info....
The AmLactin seems fine (good actually), tingles just a little. I want my skin to be used to some form of acid before I attempt to put a light peel on my legs. I would only do a small test area, and start at really low strength. Not TCA, too strong. I may do light glycolic on like one calf, (lol) and see how it goes. I dont love chemicals, they scare me...but I think it may be worth a try if I go slowly and careful...and just do a test patch.
Appreciate all your help.

Firefox7275 wrote:

Please do not dry brush and use Amlactin on skin that is already thin, just one form of exfoliation. You can make your own version of Amlactin with certain body lotions plus 88% lactic acid. Be sure to avoid body washes containing traditional soaps or anonic surfactants because these are drying and irritant, particularly sulphates which are proven to thin skin at concentrations as low as 1%. Think carefully about doing anything more than an exfoliating peel on your legs. Firstly you need to regularly slather a peel in ointments or dense creams, which will ruin your clothing and bedding. And clothes will rub and movement strain the skin, when you really need it to be left alone to heal. Sad

You might find this interesting
"Cell renewal gradually falls off during the first 10 weeks of treatment with 3% glycolic or lactic acid at pH 3, decreasing to 29.3% and 28.3%, respectively. When applied regularly, lactic and glycolic acids (at 3%, pH 3) lose a significant percentage of their capacity to destroy corneocytes and renew the epidermis around the 12th week ... As early as 1974, it had been shown that lactic acid improved skin hydration and suppleness and that a pH of 3 was more effective than a pH of 5. Lactic acid is also a better hydrator than urea or glycerol. Some studies tend to show that 3 weeks of daily application of 12% lactic acid would allow as much collagen to be deposited in the papillary dermis as applying 25% trichloroacetic acid (TCA) or phenol ...

Lactic acid, stimulates ceramide biosynthesis leading to higher SC ceramide levels that result in a superior lipid barrier and more effective resistance against dry skin problems. Long term repetition of AHA peels shows a gradual improvement in the quality and tone of the skin, which becomes softer and more even in tone, as well as partial correction of the appearance of fine lines."
http://stores.skinessentialactives.com/-strse-115/Lactic-acid-88-pct--/Detail.bok

free skin care · Tue Jun 26, 2012 8:18 am

Thanks

Helpful info....
The AmLactin seems fine (good actually), tingles just a little. I want my skin to be used to some form of acid before I attempt to put a light peel on my legs. I would only do a small test area, and start at really low strength. Not TCA, too strong. I may do light glycolic on like one calf, (lol) and see how it goes. I dont love chemicals, they scare me...but I think it may be worth a try if I go slowly and careful...and just do a test patch.
Appreciate all your help.

Firefox7275 wrote:

Please do not dry brush and use Amlactin on skin that is already thin, just one form of exfoliation. You can make your own version of Amlactin with certain body lotions plus 88% lactic acid. Be sure to avoid body washes containing traditional soaps or anonic surfactants because these are drying and irritant, particularly sulphates which are proven to thin skin at concentrations as low as 1%. Think carefully about doing anything more than an exfoliating peel on your legs. Firstly you need to regularly slather a peel in ointments or dense creams, which will ruin your clothing and bedding. And clothes will rub and movement strain the skin, when you really need it to be left alone to heal. Sad

You might find this interesting
"Cell renewal gradually falls off during the first 10 weeks of treatment with 3% glycolic or lactic acid at pH 3, decreasing to 29.3% and 28.3%, respectively. When applied regularly, lactic and glycolic acids (at 3%, pH 3) lose a significant percentage of their capacity to destroy corneocytes and renew the epidermis around the 12th week ... As early as 1974, it had been shown that lactic acid improved skin hydration and suppleness and that a pH of 3 was more effective than a pH of 5. Lactic acid is also a better hydrator than urea or glycerol. Some studies tend to show that 3 weeks of daily application of 12% lactic acid would allow as much collagen to be deposited in the papillary dermis as applying 25% trichloroacetic acid (TCA) or phenol ...

Lactic acid, stimulates ceramide biosynthesis leading to higher SC ceramide levels that result in a superior lipid barrier and more effective resistance against dry skin problems. Long term repetition of AHA peels shows a gradual improvement in the quality and tone of the skin, which becomes softer and more even in tone, as well as partial correction of the appearance of fine lines."
http://stores.skinessentialactives.com/-strse-115/Lactic-acid-88-pct--/Detail.bok

free skin care · Tue Jun 26, 2012 8:29 pm

Wow great information on here. If you have hand injuries than the vaculifter would be hard on your hands. It is a great great product but it wears my hands out too.

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