Green peel reaction
09 Sep 2009 09:19 AM |
Posted by Editor
Q) “It’s been two weeks since I had a green peel and my face is terrible – I have two really bad patches just around the eye / cheekbone and in the middle of my cheek that are really reddy-brown and look terrible. Will it get better? The clinic where I had it done says it will take up to six weeks for the skin to clear and she has me go under a red and green light daily for twenty minutes. I’m getting very worried though and can’t go anywhere without concealer – help!” – beauty1234, QLD
A) “Because of the nature of the exfoliation treatment you have received, it isn’t uncommon, as per the advice from the centre, that it will take some time for the skin to repair, but don’t worry, it will repair.
During this time it is essential that you don’t perform any exfoliation treatments, you avoid artificial fragrance on the skin, avoid the sun and wear a complete sun block to help prevent hypersensitivity or pigmentation.
Only apply very calming anti inflammatories to your skin during this time, colloidal oatmeal in a cleanser or a mask is fantastic option. Try Dermalogica Clean Bar. If you feel the skin is really not improving day by day then I would advise you go to your doctor or dermatologist.”
Member Comments
(33)
Posted by:
Hely
(Australia)
Oh my. I've never heard of this peel. Bit frightened of it now. Hope your skin gets better for you very soon beauty1234.
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September 09, 2009 (Sep 9, 2009 10:36am)
Posted by:
jewl
(Australia)
Oooh i have this same reaction but only due to waxing my eyebrows.. it looks so bad.. my poor sensitive skin.. booo
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September 09, 2009 (Sep 9, 2009 11:16am)
Posted by:
Snazzie
(Member since 2008, Australia)
I have never heard of this either. What is in a green peel? I'm glad I read this article because I have very sensitive skin and will now know not to ever try this particular treatment!
Good luck beauty1234, I really hope it clears up soon for you xx
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September 09, 2009 (Sep 9, 2009 11:32am)
Posted by:
Sixties
(Australia)
Yeah this is new to me too, don't think i will be getting one! i have sensitive skin as well Snazzie and something like this peel would not do my skin any good. I hope its gets better soon.
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September 09, 2009 (Sep 9, 2009 11:41am)
Posted by:
GoddessMagick
(Member since 2007, Australia)
Hopefully this advice combined with the clinics will work & you'll have great skin once it settles down definitely use sunscreen :) goodluck beauty123
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September 09, 2009 (Sep 9, 2009 11:55am)
Posted by:
bk.
(Australia)
Oh gosh! This doesn't make me want to get a peel... ever!! Especially as my skin is sensitive. I hope that your skin recovers really soon and looks great so that this whole experience is at least worthwhile!
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September 09, 2009 (Sep 9, 2009 12:24pm)
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Nikkim
(Australia)
Crikey! That must be 1 serious peel! Hope you skin feels better soon beauty1234, just like they have said. I don't think I will be putting this on my to do list!
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September 09, 2009 (Sep 9, 2009 2:10pm)
Posted by:
Iam
(Member since 2008, Australia)
oh~ good luck and hope you feel better soon~
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September 09, 2009 (Sep 9, 2009 3:07pm)
Posted by:
splash21
(Australia)
what is in a green peel? not sure i want to try that anytime soon! good luck with it beauty1234!
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September 09, 2009 (Sep 9, 2009 4:01pm)
Posted by:
Yvette Rose
(Member since 2008, Australia)
would like to know more about a green peel..... it sounds a it scary now and makes me think of the Sex and the City epidsode from Samantha's peel experience!
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September 09, 2009 (Sep 9, 2009 4:20pm)
Posted by:
Skye88
(Australia)
this looks verrrrrry interestingg
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September 09, 2009 (Sep 9, 2009 5:26pm)
Posted by:
Susanjane
(Australia)
Doesn't sound good. But what exactly is a green peel?
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September 09, 2009 (Sep 9, 2009 5:42pm)
Posted by:
Beautybabe140194
(Australia)
I've never heard of this peel and i don't think i will be trying it now because my skin is very sensitive.
Best of luck beauty1234
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September 09, 2009 (Sep 9, 2009 6:00pm)
Posted by:
ray_jay
(Member since 2008, Australia)
and this is why i would only go to a dermatologist for skin peels or anything severe like this..but do follow there advice to the exact
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September 09, 2009 (Sep 9, 2009 6:34pm)
Posted by:
Niq2
(Australia)
wow looks interesting
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September 09, 2009 (Sep 9, 2009 6:55pm)
Posted by:
sugarx
(Member since 2008, Australia)
that sounds so scary.. :S
get better beauty1234!~
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September 09, 2009 (Sep 9, 2009 7:32pm)
Posted by:
melmeko
(Member since 2007, Australia)
Sounds a bit scary doesn't it, as long as after all the dilemmas you have to go through your skin looks better off, would be a waste if no visable improvements.
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September 10, 2009 (Sep 10, 2009 7:18am)
Posted by:
Alysemae
(Australia)
this is an amazing treatment there is a website for it, i had a friend who use to preform them in holland and said it was the most amazing treatmetn for getting results. dont be scared by this persons reaction.
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September 10, 2009 (Sep 10, 2009 10:09am)
Posted by:
jatz
(Member since 2008, Australia)
I have never heard of it here either. Think I will stick to my usual masks. Obviously it suits some skins and others not.
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September 10, 2009 (Sep 10, 2009 11:39am)
Posted by:
katshepsutt
(Australia)
How awful for you beauty1234. Haven't heard of a green peel so don't have any advice to offer or experience to share, however skin does have an amazing ability to repair and heal itself, so give it some time.
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September 10, 2009 (Sep 10, 2009 4:49pm)
Posted by:
softness
(Member since 2007, Australia)
Sounds fantastic! Where can I get one of these?? I love a great peel - but the 'at home one's' are definitely the best - soooo convenient. I love alll these products that 'refresh' and 'renew' the skin - to me it's just a little bit of 'pain' for a lot of 'gain'! Thanks Beautyheaven for this great article to let us know 'all is A.O.K.' even though sometimes things seem a little concerning along the way to beauty-success. I love all these new beautifying interventions (but I'm not into appointments!! At-home treatments for me). Thanks too for your great connections to the big beauty world out there! So glad I found you!
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September 10, 2009 (Sep 10, 2009 7:48pm)
Posted by:
Stay C
(Australia)
I've considered getting a green peel but this puts me off a bit. Think I'll just try the Homepeel Flakey Skin Remover and see how it goes.
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September 10, 2009 (Sep 10, 2009 10:03pm)
Posted by:
deb57
(Australia)
I have heard of some really good results from green peel treatments, so dont stress and I hope that soon the marks will fade and you will be happy.
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September 10, 2009 (Sep 10, 2009 10:27pm)
Posted by:
renee.t
(Member since 2008, Australia)
I have always wondered about this peel but it is very expensive so i have never tried it!
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September 10, 2009 (Sep 10, 2009 10:53pm)
Posted by:
Dazzlepants
(Australia)
Ew Im never going to get a peel of any sort now :| funny that this article should be posted though, because my skin is freaking out and is really irritated now! :(
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September 14, 2009 (Sep 14, 2009 8:53pm)
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Posted by: Hely (Australia)
Oh my. I've never heard of this peel. Bit frightened of it now. Hope your skin gets better for you very soon beauty1234.
Posted on: September 09, 2009 (Sep 9, 2009 10:36am)