Comments on: Is a Chemical Peel from the Drugstore Effective? http://thebeautybrains.com/2009/07/25/are-the-facial-peels-you-buy-in-the-store-effective/ Cosmetic chemists answer your beauty product questions! We are a group of cosmetic scientists who understand what the chemicals used in cosmetics really do, how products are tested, and what all the advertising means. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:28:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Acne Chemical Peel Review http://thebeautybrains.com/2009/07/25/are-the-facial-peels-you-buy-in-the-store-effective/comment-page-1/#comment-41206 Acne Chemical Peel Review Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:40:07 +0000 http://thebeautybrains.com/2006/05/02/are-the-facial-peels-you-buy-in-the-store-effective/#comment-41206 [...] Home Chemical Peel Kits Lux Likes This Question… I wanted to know about glycolic treatments and peels available in drugstores and beauty counters. What do these treatments do?  [...] [...] Home Chemical Peel Kits Lux Likes This Question… I wanted to know about glycolic treatments and peels available in drugstores and beauty counters. What do these treatments do?  [...]

]]> By: Erin Waters http://thebeautybrains.com/2009/07/25/are-the-facial-peels-you-buy-in-the-store-effective/comment-page-1/#comment-40560 Erin Waters Fri, 31 Jul 2009 21:40:05 +0000 http://thebeautybrains.com/2006/05/02/are-the-facial-peels-you-buy-in-the-store-effective/#comment-40560 In my opinion the best and most non-invasive facial is an oxygen. These types have gained a lot of ground in hollywood. Actually, here's a great article explaining how it works and how to get one on the cheap (through the use of air cleaners, aka air purifiers or air filters). http://www.air-purifier-home.com/oxygen-benefit-guide/ In my opinion the best and most non-invasive facial is an oxygen.

These types have gained a lot of ground in hollywood.

Actually, here’s a great article explaining how it works and how to get one on the cheap (through the use of air cleaners, aka air purifiers or air filters).

http://www.air-purifier-home.com/oxygen-benefit-guide/

]]> By: ilovescience http://thebeautybrains.com/2009/07/25/are-the-facial-peels-you-buy-in-the-store-effective/comment-page-1/#comment-40544 ilovescience Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:12:04 +0000 http://thebeautybrains.com/2006/05/02/are-the-facial-peels-you-buy-in-the-store-effective/#comment-40544 Chemical peels Why get one: Chemical peels, usually creams or serums containing mild fruit acid, can remove dead skin cells and help clear up acne, according to the Mayo Clinic. Peels can also encourage the growth of new, younger-looking skin cells. The problem: Most chemical peels have relatively mild side effects, including a risk of oddly colored, patchy skin in women who are taking birth control pills; redness, scaling and blisters for those with sensitive skin; and the possibility of triggering previously dormant cold sores. The real danger comes from at-home peels purchased online, which have been known to cause painful, scarring burns. The problem is in the concentration. Most effective over-the-counter alpha-hydroxy acid creams contain about 8 percent concentration of alpha-hydroxy acids, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. But you can buy AHA cream online, without a prescription, in concentrations as high as 60 percent. That strength shouldn't ever be used outside a doctor's office and can be dangerous, particularly if you're used to the 8 percent cream and didn't realize you were buying something so strong. by msn health Chemical peels
Why get one: Chemical peels, usually creams or serums containing mild fruit acid, can remove dead skin cells and help clear up acne, according to the Mayo Clinic. Peels can also encourage the growth of new, younger-looking skin cells.
The problem: Most chemical peels have relatively mild side effects, including a risk of oddly colored, patchy skin in women who are taking birth control pills; redness, scaling and blisters for those with sensitive skin; and the possibility of triggering previously dormant cold sores. The real danger comes from at-home peels purchased online, which have been known to cause painful, scarring burns. The problem is in the concentration. Most effective over-the-counter alpha-hydroxy acid creams contain about 8 percent concentration of alpha-hydroxy acids, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. But you can buy AHA cream online, without a prescription, in concentrations as high as 60 percent. That strength shouldn’t ever be used outside a doctor’s office and can be dangerous, particularly if you’re used to the 8 percent cream and didn’t realize you were buying something so strong.
by msn health

]]> By: Sue http://thebeautybrains.com/2009/07/25/are-the-facial-peels-you-buy-in-the-store-effective/comment-page-1/#comment-40518 Sue Thu, 30 Jul 2009 02:54:19 +0000 http://thebeautybrains.com/2006/05/02/are-the-facial-peels-you-buy-in-the-store-effective/#comment-40518 Simone, my 62 year old mother uses the peel pads and she loves them too. Pores are smaller and no more blackheads on her nose...skin is smoother. The Clinical and Anew lines are the only things that have really worked for her and she has tried everything in every price range. Simone, my 62 year old mother uses the peel pads and she loves them too. Pores are smaller and no more blackheads on her nose…skin is smoother. The Clinical and Anew lines are the only things that have really worked for her and she has tried everything in every price range.

]]> By: anactoria http://thebeautybrains.com/2009/07/25/are-the-facial-peels-you-buy-in-the-store-effective/comment-page-1/#comment-40393 anactoria Sat, 25 Jul 2009 19:21:50 +0000 http://thebeautybrains.com/2006/05/02/are-the-facial-peels-you-buy-in-the-store-effective/#comment-40393 Are you kidding, I don't put chemicals on my face! ^_~ I have rather sensitive skin so I mostly stick to harina arroz (rice flour) but I have had a lot of good luck with L'Oreal's glycolic kit and I second Jami's Olay Regenerist kit-it smells so good I want to eat it. All of these make my skin feel good and my moisturiser and powder go on exceptionally smooth afterwards. Are you kidding, I don’t put chemicals on my face! ^_~

I have rather sensitive skin so I mostly stick to harina arroz (rice flour) but I have had a lot of good luck with L’Oreal’s glycolic kit and I second Jami’s Olay Regenerist kit-it smells so good I want to eat it. All of these make my skin feel good and my moisturiser and powder go on exceptionally smooth afterwards.

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