The Trichloracidic or TCA Chemical Peel: Understand the Facts



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TCA 100%, 50%, 25% Chemical Peel Trio Professional Grade Facial Peel - .5 fl oz 15 ml each. For Acne Treatments, Blackheads, Age Spots, and Hyperpigmentation. Includes Antibacterial Ointment to Protect Treated Skin (Health and Beauty)

Not only are there far more skin care and treatment products available today but the marketers who sell them have also become far more sophisticated. Take the TCA chemical peel.

Add after add for this product in the search engines tout it as being able to dissolve away acne scarring. Well now! Wouldn't that be nice? Simply brush some acid on your face to remove scars.

Ironically, the real fact is that TCA or trichloracidic acid in untrained hands is perhaps one of the best ways to end up with scars to last a lifetime.

Even in the hands of trained plastic surgeons, TCA is a risky prospect and this is why far milder and more controllable face peels like Blue Peel are now a more popular choice.

Then there are the adds that list the before and after photos of TCA chemical peels, along with the prices they paid. Hey, they paid $500 dollars and got fantastic results! Why not just it yourself at home for only $50?

Sure! Why not!? Hey, while you're at it why not pick up a dental drill and give yourself a root canal or two? Just think of all the money you can save there too?

Take my advice. When it comes to a home chemical peel, time is definitely on your side. Make the smart decision to use a mild peel that you can apply a few times over the course of a week or so.

The big clue you shouldn't miss, is the TCA home kits that come complete with a tube of (antibiotic salve). Now think about it for a minute. Do you really want an acid peel that is going to eat away so much skin that you end up with open wounds that need an antibiotic salve??

Read More Reviews on the TCA Chemical Peel

11/10/09 - I have to say that i have had better luck with the 20% salicylic acid peel in fading dark spots as that actually makes my skin peel and with each layer that peels off my darks spots get lighter. I will defintely not repurchase this product and have discontinued using it.
Posted by: John R

Very good peel. It works just like a professional peel. I would highly recommend this product for people like me with hyper-pigmentation! I used it on my face, neck and hands. Really liked the results!
Posted by: Annalee G

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