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May 29, 2019 |
Reviewer:
Chi
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Sadly, this peel disappointed me. I'm African-American, light-medium complexion, and battle hormonal acne and hyperpigmentation. I'm used to getting peels and self-administering, so I was looking forward to trying SO's Jessner's Peel for the 1st time.
I tried this peel 2ce before reviewing. The 1st time, I applied two layers and got slight frosting and the usual pain. So I waited several weeks. Then I applied 4 layers and got a good frost. 3 days layer, I only got a bit of flaking Oh: there were 3 small burns near my nose similar to small shaving nicks. But I can tell that my skin texture is slightly smoother, hence the 2 stars. The hyperpigmentation barely budged.
I don't know whether to give the peel another try or try the TCA peel. But the Jessner is recommended for my skin type while the TCA isn't. I'm usually not one to complain and I LOVE giving good feedback -- on products I'm more than satisfied with. Unfortunately, the Jessner's Peel just isn't one of them.
Reply from Skin Obsession: Hi Chi! Hyperpigmentation is a stubborn skin problem that's tricky to address, particularly so in darker-skinned people. That being said, if you've reacted well to a patch test and the peel itself, but are only seeing mild differences, we recommend continuing treatments at the suggested intervals in order to reap the cumulative benefits chemical peels can offer. Since an acid removes the outer layers of the skin, the effects of a peel become most apparent over time. If you do choose to opt for a stronger peel, remember to perform a thorough patch test if you register above a "3" on the Fitzpatrick Scale, in order to avoid potential complications. https://www.skinobsession.com/chemical-peel-fitzpatrick-scale-p/fitz.htm
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