Anti Aging Skin Tips

Should I do the at home TCA Chemical Peel I bought from online?

I bought 2 from online: one from Makeup Artists Choice, Inc. and one from perfectComplexion.net. I want to use one tonight but I'm scared!! Can these be made of different chemicals than what my dermatologist used? I've had them done twice at dermatologists, both with great results, but can't afford their $600 price tag (especially for 2 minutes work!) All they do is dip a Q-tip in the acid, rub in on my face for about a minute until my skin "froths" (turns white), then I rinse off with cold water in the sink and it's all over. It begins to peel a few days later and within a week I have beautiful perfect skin. Why should I pay a doctor $600 for less than 2 minute's work with a Q-tip? Does anyone see anything wrong with me doing this myself at home? It's pretty basic... guess my main concern is are these TCA acid solutions from online the same as the dermo uses? I bought one that says it's 24% and one that's 21% acid. In the doctor's office I use 30%. Ther dermatologist I went to last time actually messed up a bit. You're not supposed to put the acid around the nostrils but she didn't know that and that skin was red and in pain for several weeks (in the dip where the nostril comes out). So please don't tell me I should use the dermatologist because they're experts, because on my directions from my online peel it states "Never put solution around nostrils!"

Public Comments

1. I'd be very very scared to use something I bought online to peel the skin off my face. You never know what is truly in the container -- it could be anything! Be super careful -- maybe try a test patch in an inconspicuous place first?