This is a "cool-action" 7, 13 and 20 TCA peel with an unbuffered pH of 1. TCA is the peel that all other peels are compared to! It has been highly used for decades, is simple to use with our direction, and is very predictable. It is preferred over other acids due to its effectiveness and dependability. If you are looking for long-lasting, dramatic changes in the appearance of your skin, TCA is the correct choice for you.
Studies have shown that TCA can be safely used in darker skin types. Preconditioning includes topical agents such as alpha arbutin , retinoids or hydroxy acids that will thin the stratum corneum and minimize the production of melanin. Sun blocks, heat avoidance, steroid creams and melanin inhibitors can help to reverse this quickly.
After 2 weeks, a non-inflammatory type of acid peel such as Salicylic or mandelic may be used to help treat the pigmentation.
Simi has a wonderful video on dark skin and how chemical peels are best used to help treat their hyperpigmentation. We teach the same principles here at Platinum. Please take a look at this if you have time. Peel boosters are not mandatory in any way to have a successful peel experience. Our TCA peels can be applied as a standalone peel - and we highly recommend this for your first few uses as you learn how the acid works.
After you are feeling comfortable, we have found over the years that applying vitamin A to the skin after a peel can help encourage a faster turnover or heavier flaking. This is something many people are looking for. If this is something that you would like to try, then we have two choices for you.
