Juice Organics Peel vs Juice Beauty Peel December 8, 2007

Reviewer: Jenny, Skin Status: Combination/ Dry skin, Age group: 26 – 30 years old

I tried both Juice Organics Apple Exfoliating Peel and Juice Beauty Green Apple Peel (full strength). I read somewhere that Juice Organics and Juice Beauty may be owned by the same company but these two products are definitely not the same. Both of these products claimed to be made with certified organic ingredients and most of the product ingredients are the same according to their labels, except in Juice Beauty Green Apple Peel, it contains salicylic acid + lactic acid that Juice Organics Apple Exfoliating Peel do not contain.

Juice Organics Apple Exfoliating Peel:

Pros: subtle scent, doesn’t really sting my skin, effective, cost less (about 1/3 of the price of Juice Beauty Green Apple Peel)

Cons: bad packaging, it comes in a jar (I need to use a spatula to scoop it on my face)

Juice Beauty (the organic solution) Green Apple Peel :

Pros: contains salicylic and lactic acid

Cons: very unpleasant scent, sting a lot more (probably because of the extra acids ingredients), cost more than Juice Organics, bad packaging, also comes in a jar

The verdict: Juice Organics Apple Exfoliating Peel wins!

Overall, I think Juice Organics Apple Exfoliating Peel is a very good product, it doesn’t really sting, my face didn’t even turn red or pink after. It is a more effective product for me, my skin is a lot brighter the next morning. Juice Beauty Green Apple Peel has such an unpleasant scent and stings so much more that I did not leave the peel on for 10 minutes therefore, less effective for me.

mdskincare by Dr. Dennis Gross – Alpha Beta Daily Face Peel Two Step System December 4, 2007

Reviewer: Jenny, Skin Status: Combination/ Dry skin, Age group: 26 – 30 years old

This is the very first at home chemical face peel product I tried and use. I was skeptical at first but decided to give it a try anyway. This is a 2 steps product that is very easy to use and not messy at all. The first step is the Alpha Beta Refining, the product is similar to a mini wet towelette except with lots of acid ingredients. All you have to do is to wipe the pad all over your face in semi-circular motion from forehead to neck except for eyes and mouth area until the pad feels dry. Wait 2 minutes, then use second step of the product which is the Neutralizing system. The application is similar to step 1, you just have to wipe the pad all over your face until the pad feels dry. Let the skin dry and apply moisturizer after. There is an important note in the instruction that says, DO NOT RINSE OR USE PRODUCTS CONTAINING ALCOHOL. This is very important, remember to read the labels of products that you would normally use. Also, there is SUNBURN ALERT note on this product, remember to use sunscreen product because your skin will be sensitive to sun.
There will be slight tingle sensation when you apply step 1 and it only lasts a few seconds for me. My skin do turn a little red after but it is gone by next morning. There is a very noticeable difference in the following day, my acne scars are slightly lightened up and my face look brighter and better. Dead skin may peel in the next few days, when that happened to me, I use my trust-y Vaseline at night and there will not be any more dry skin on my face (For Vaseline uses, please go to the home remedies section). This is my first at home chemical peel product and I am very impressed with the results. I’ve been using this product as a weekly treatment for a few weeks now and my acne scars are less noticeable. This product also improved my skintone and texture on my face.

If you decide to purchase this product, I recommend getting the 30 days travel packets and only use it once a week. I use this as a weekly treatment instead of daily, that way the product will last about half a year and it will be easier on your skin.

Remember, chemical peels may not be for everyone, always do a test patch on your skin before hand.

Chemical Peels – General December 4, 2007

Reviewer: Jenny, Skin Status: Combination/ Dry skin, Age group: 26 – 30 years old

Chemical Peels is a great way to get your skin looking incredible if you don’t have sensitive skin. If you want your skin to look great for Christmas holidays, now is the time to start chemical peels. However, before you purchase your first home chemical peels or home dermabrasion kit for the first time, remember to do a test patch on your skin first. This is very important, chemical peels can be your friend or foe, depending on your skin reaction. There are salicylic acid, glycolic acid, alpha & beta hydrolic acid, citric acid, lactic acid and malic acid. These are the more common acid type chemical peels that appeared in chemical peel products. More than often, it will be combination of all these acids in a product. When chemical peel product is first applied onto your skin, there will be a slight tingling sensation on the affected area. Do not leave the product on your face longer than the recommended time. My advice is to leave the product on for half of the recommend time when you use the product for the very first time and to use it at night. So if your skin does have a reaction to the product, there will be less damage done on your face. Remember to follow the instructions carefully how to rinse out the product, your face will turn slightly red especially if you have acne or scars but the redness will go away overtime. After rinsing, apply moisturizer right away, some chemical peels will leave your face drier than normal and do not use any product that contains alcohol. Also, if you decide to do chemical peels, it is a MUST to use products with high sunscreen protection factor during daytime. The face will become sensitive to sunlight and may get burn if you do not use products with high spf!!! Overall, I find my skin may not look great right away because of the redness, but when I wake up in the morning, my face will look good and bright.

Chemical Peels may not be for everyone and there are alternative ways to get great skin, check out our home remedies and masks section if chemical peels is not your thing.