Has any1 tried the OBAGI BLUE PEEL at home???
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Tue Oct 14, 2008 11:47 am

I am looking into peels, I currently use Obagi Nuderm & have been on this regimen 4 about 8 months now.. I also have had Skinmedica Vitalize peels done at the medical spa I have attended.. But this is getting pretty costly & from what I have read I think the Blue Peel is better for results.

You can buy a kit on Ebay for about $120, which allows you to apply 4 layers of the peel on which is pretty deep from what Ive read & may take longer to heal, but the results are much better as far as erasing the aging from your face.

Im wondering if anyone else has tried this? or if there is a better way "at home" to achieve "Blue Peel" results...

free skin care · Tue Oct 14, 2008 2:30 pm

After reading the dermatology textbook that Dr. Obagi wrote, I was wow'd by the results from the Blue Peel, but I would be VERY reluctant to apply it myself.

Anything beyond 1 layer is called a "Blue Peel by Design" and it can definitely go VERY deep into the skin (I did not see any pics of people with more than 2 layers), depending on how many layers are applied.

There are also a number of indicators that you have to watch for during the treatment.

I am honestly shocked that you can get that on ebay.

free skin care · Tue Oct 14, 2008 2:40 pm

I dunno - I'd be scared to use a medical grade peel on my face at home. There's way too much that could go wrong. IMHO - not worth the risk.

(This from the gal who is rolling little holes in her face though - so take it for what it's worth.)

Also, there is no guarantee that the Blue Peel you buy on eBay is still good (i.e. not past the expiration date) - or even genuine. (They counterfeit fragrances and cosmetics - I'm sure skin care products aren't far behind...)

free skin care · Tue Oct 14, 2008 2:58 pm

taobunny wrote:

I dunno - I'd be scared to use a medical grade peel on my face at home. There's way too much that could go wrong. IMHO - not worth the risk.

After seeing the pics in the book and how deeply it can peel, there is NO WAY that I would do this myself. And you know that I am up for trying most things! Very Happy

free skin care · Tue Oct 14, 2008 3:03 pm

Yup, I'm still a newbie here - but I'm learning who is on the "cutting edge" (or is that "rolling edge") of beauty treatments here! LOL

What's the name of the book that you keep referencing by Dr. Obagi? Can you get it on Amazon?

Tue Oct 14, 2008 3:15 pm

Thank U guys 4 all your advise.. I am new to this forum & I truly am learning allot thanks to all you novice women on here!

I am really leaning twds not trying it though, the risk is a little too high even for me Sad

My cousin does the Skinmedica Vitalize peels on herself, but they arent near as intense as the Blue Peel.. So maybe I will stick to doing those, & buy 6 treatments on Ebay for $275 or so as opposed to $150 a visit at the Medical Spa..

free skin care · Tue Oct 14, 2008 3:40 pm

BuckeyeBabe38 wrote:

Thank U guys 4 all your advise.. I am new to this forum & I truly am learning allot thanks to all you novice women on here!

I am really leaning twds not trying it though, the risk is a little too high even for me Sad

My cousin does the Skinmedica Vitalize peels on herself, but they arent near as intense as the Blue Peel.. So maybe I will stick to doing those, & buy 6 treatments on Ebay for $275 or so as opposed to $150 a visit at the Medical Spa..

You might want to look at the Vi Derm peel...you can get those on ebay too.

free skin care · Tue Oct 14, 2008 3:44 pm

taobunny wrote:

What's the name of the book that you keep referencing by Dr. Obagi? Can you get it on Amazon?

Obagi Skin Health Restoration and Rejuvenation

I would check and see if your library has it...it is VERY pricy. But I thought it was a VERY beneficial read.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/0387984690/ref=dp_olp_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1224024089&sr=1-1

free skin care · Tue Oct 14, 2008 7:04 pm

Hi Bethany,

Thanks so much for the link. I think I *will* see if I can find it at the library - at that pricepoint!

< Wondering, though - why he chose THAT particular Picasso image to use for the cover...???? Embarassed

>

free skin care · Tue Oct 14, 2008 7:08 pm

taobunny wrote:

Hi Bethany,

Thanks so much for the link. I think I *will* see if I can find it at the library - at that pricepoint!

< Wondering, though - why he chose THAT particular Picasso image to use for the cover...???? Embarassed

>

Maybe because of the 2 distinct halves of the face (like before and after Obagi?)...who knows!

free skin care · Tue Oct 14, 2008 7:12 pm

Hmmmm, could be...

I'm just hoping that using the Obagi isn't going to make me think of sex more... Laughing

free skin care · Tue Oct 14, 2008 8:06 pm

I went through the Pre-peel Treatments for about a month. Then the Blue Peel given by a professional, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. It hurt like a SOB,even though I was given Valium & something else for pain.( this has been at least 10 yrs ago)
Maybe it doesnt hurt as badly now, but OMG,dont try this one at home.

free skin care · Tue Oct 14, 2008 8:35 pm

skin care addict wrote:

I went through the Pre-peel Treatments for about a month. Then the Blue Peel given by a professional, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. It hurt like a SOB,even though I was given Valium & something else for pain.( this has been at least 10 yrs ago)
Maybe it doesnt hurt as badly now, but OMG,dont try this one at home.

I seriuously doubt that anything has changed...except that they may give you better pain meds these days Laughing

Thanks for sharing the real life experience!!

free skin care · Sat Oct 18, 2008 9:43 pm

skin care addict wrote:

I went through the Pre-peel Treatments for about a month. Then the Blue Peel given by a professional, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. It hurt like a SOB,even though I was given Valium & something else for pain.( this has been at least 10 yrs ago)
Maybe it doesnt hurt as badly now, but OMG,dont try this one at home.

Wow, it hurt even with the pain killer and Valium? I am interested in the blue peel, but that scares the poo out of me to hear it hurt even with the meds! How did it work for you, skin care addict? Were you pleased by the results?

Tue Oct 21, 2008 5:20 pm

Hi Everyone,
I just found this site. I have been on Obagi for about 9 wks. now. I am seeing a difference in my age spots( getting lighter) and my overall complexion is looking better. I am under a dermatologist care. She is talking about doing the Blue Peel after 12 wks. I don't have any info on it. I am still red at times and still doing some peeling but she assures me that is normal and that the product is doing its job. Smile

I have a return appt. on Nov. 24. I will learn more about the Blue Peel then.

free skin care · Tue Oct 21, 2008 5:42 pm

Keep us updated, lpnflowers. I really am curious about the blue peel, but I am a chicken when it comes to pain and I would like to hear from more people who have had it!

free skin care · Tue Oct 21, 2008 9:20 pm

Rileygirl,
Please talk with your Dr and make sure you wont feel pain.
I was not told that it would be so painful.
Everyone has different pain levels and I'm a whimp.

Smile

free skin care · Wed Oct 22, 2008 5:36 am

skin care addict wrote:

Rileygirl,
Please talk with your Dr and make sure you wont feel pain.
I was not told that it would be so painful.
Everyone has different pain levels and I'm a whimp.

Smile

Oh, I definitely would go through a doctor as I know this is a serious peel. Thanks for the info, and BTW, I am quite a wimp with pain also!

Very Happy

Fri Oct 24, 2008 11:29 am

Thank you all for your help, I think I should leave this one to the pros LOL. Still anxious to hear from anyone thats used the BLUE PEEL & if they are happy with their results & if its worth the down time & all that!

Thanks so much

Sat Oct 25, 2008 1:58 pm

I just joined the forum. I too am using the Obagi system and am pleased with results thus far. I am 8-9 weeks in to the process and am thinking about the blue peel as well.
I have also checked out ebay but the ones there do not contain the active ingredient TCA (trichloracidic acid) so the purchase would be fruitless. I think the TCA is mixed with the blue peel based upon your skins needs. The TCA strength ranges but I believe 15% or higher is deemed a deep level peel. I don't know if you can closely watch your derma and ask very specific questions and then possibly attempt at home after having one done professionally. There were two websites I found selling tca at various strengths. I am going to the derm on monday and hopefully will have more info. Anyone have the blue peel done or a tca peel. Please let me know what you thought and if you felt results were worth the price.
Thanks

free skin care · Sat Oct 25, 2008 9:21 pm

You guys might want to ask about the Blue Peel on the regular Skincare and Makeup Forum, since it is not really an at home kind of thing.

I know Petalutha is getting ready to have one, and has a thread going on the above forum. Here is the link:
http://www.essentialdayspa.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=30678&highlight=

Thu Nov 20, 2008 12:41 am

OMG!!! I personally would never do a medical grade peel on myself. There are way too many risks, such as leaving it on too long, etc. I had one myself, but it was done at a Plastic Surgery center while I was knocked out for a few other things. It took a while for the blue to wear off, and my face was quite tender, red and really peeled like crazy. I looked like a smurf Embarassed

Once the swelling subsided and I was all healed up and recovered, yes my skin was fantastic. As a nurse I am more than willing to do lots of stuff myself that maybe others might not be comfortable with, but I would definitely draw the line at ever giving myself that type of deep peel.

free skin care · Thu Nov 27, 2008 11:15 pm

is it possible to do it at home? Quite risky.

free skin care · Fri Jan 02, 2009 12:47 am

Seems there aren't a lot of home skin peel people here on this forum... there's a ton of discussions on the makemeheal boards regarding peeling for those who are interested, which is where I learned about home peel techniques.

I also seriously doubt that the blue peels sold on ebay are genuine, and they would do nothing without the TCA, anyhow, if that is missing. As others have said, even if they were genuine, that's a pretty serious peel. I believe it is 25 or 30 % TCA, if I recall correctly.

TCA peels *can* be done at home...lots of people do them -- but they have risks (including blindness if it gets in the eyes...no joke). TCA is serious stuff.

I just finished peeling today from an at home TCA peel, and I got beautiful results. That said, I'm a pretty experienced peeler, and I know my skin very well in that regard. I'd never done TCA before now, though...and I finally got brave and did it. I used a 12.5 % solution, in layers -- and I got some serious peeling under the eyes.

If you are seriously wanting to do home peels, I'd suggest going with a known source for the products -- and do a whole lot of reading up before putting acid on your skin. I started out doing very mild peels, and have worked up from there. An aggressive peel can do a lot of damage, even if done by a doctor, if the skin responds badly.

Fri Dec 27, 2013 8:19 pm

Hi there, not sure if I'm responding way too late, as I am new to this site. However, one thing you should make sure you're not anywhere near your menstrual cycle because it might make you more sensitive to pain. Just a bit of info that might help. Smile

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