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    Default Favorite at-home facials/peels for acne scars and fine lines?

    Hello all!

    Trying to address acne scar hyper-pigmentation and fine lines. I am almost 34.

    I have been getting great results with PCA professional skill peels from my aesthetician (also she has started using some TCA peels)... but that shit is expensive and I am trying to save up. Looking for high quality home-care options. My aesthetician says it's dangerous to do these at home, but I mean really?? There has to be a way to not spend $90 plus tip every 3-4 weeks to put a highly effective peel on, safely.

    Or is it really worth the $$? I am new to intensive skin care. Recovering benign neglect addict

    Looking for favorite brands and minimal down-time as far as flaking and healing. Willing to spend decent $$ but hoping to save a bit by doing it myself.

    Thanks!!

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    Default Re: Favorite at-home facials/peels for acne scars and fine lines?

    Peels use strong chemicals, and I personally would never risk a home session. If it was your shins you were risking then it might be worth it, but your face? Keep that baby safe!! xx

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    Default Re: Favorite at-home facials/peels for acne scars and fine lines?

    ^ I agree. I have seen people online say they do them at home but that sounds SO incredibly dangerous. Just like I wouldn't try to bleach my hair myself at home (but this seems a lot worse since it's your skin). When strong chemicals are involved leave it to the professionals.

    I like using clay masks at home and they really tighten up your skin. That won't help with acne scars but may help with fine lines and just your skin in general. My favorites are Mario Bedescu clay mask & Pure Body Naturals dead sea clay mask.

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    Default Re: Favorite at-home facials/peels for acne scars and fine lines?

    I have done all sorts of peels on my own. Glycolic, Lactic acid, Mandelic, and TCA. I saw a licensed clinical aesthetician for a couple of years and paid really close attention to what she said before I even went near them on my own. You have to really, really know your skin. I learned that I have really thick skin (literally) and am able to tolerate stronger peels than a lot of people and have to use really high percentages to get results. I get my stuff here:
    http://www.makeupartistschoice.com/

    They have instructions on how to use their products.

    This forum has a lot of really great info:

    http://www.skincaretalk.com/forum.php

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    Thanks so much Rareaspasia!! Super helpful. I will do the research necessary to make sure I don't burn my face off and the makeupartischoice.com website does have a ton of info! Thanks again

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    Dennis Gross Alpha Beta peel. The one that you can us daily. I always get the little pack of 5 peels from Sephora and use them every night for 5 days every month or two to refresh my skin. They never irritate my face and they make my skin look so fresh.

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