# Anyone ever done a TCA peel at home? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [January 28, 2009, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-done-a-tca-peel-at-home/483416 "2009-01-28T19:12:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![brujaja](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/4af34b/32.png) [@brujaja](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brujaja)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2009, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-done-a-tca-peel-at-home/483416/1 "2009-01-28T19:12:36Z")
I admit, I didn’t research this as much as I normally would beforehand, because I had a gift certificate. 😉 But when the package arrived, it had some **scary** pictures of what to expect. So now, I’m thinking of diluting my 25% solution to 10%; and doing a “lunchtime peel.” Has anyone done this? Would I be presentable the next day? ---
**Author:** ![Kalhoun](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/3bc359/32.png) [@Kalhoun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kalhoun)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2009, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-done-a-tca-peel-at-home/483416/2 "2009-01-28T19:18:29Z")
> [@brujaja](#): > > I admit, I didn’t research this as much as I normally would beforehand, because I had a gift certificate. 😉 > > But when the package arrived, it had some **scary** pictures of what to expect. > > So now, I’m thinking of diluting my 25% solution to 10%; and doing a “lunchtime peel.” > > Has anyone done this? Would I be presentable the next day? No personal experience, but I have a friend who did the whole enchilada. She looked pretty rough for a good week. In fact, I would do it over a vacation if you’re doing the 25% solution. Sorry…misread your question. I think you only need a day to recover from the lunchtime peel. I always assume things like this will be worse for me than for the rest of the world. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![brujaja](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/4af34b/32.png) [@brujaja](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brujaja)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2009, 7:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-done-a-tca-peel-at-home/483416/3 "2009-01-28T19:20:54Z")
Yeah, the pictures were frightening. Not so much like a “severe sunburn” (their words); more like a third-degree burn! Crusty scabs & stuff. Not cool. ---
**Author:** ![brujaja](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/4af34b/32.png) [@brujaja](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brujaja)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2009, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-done-a-tca-peel-at-home/483416/4 "2009-01-28T19:34:18Z")
Simulpost; thanks for the edit, **Kalhoun**. I am assuming the same. I have been using crushed aspirin paste (salicylic acid) for years now; it doesn’t peel so much as – well, it’s like sanding yourself. Great for feet too. But I can’t have a week down! ---
**Author:** ![Kalhoun](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/3bc359/32.png) [@Kalhoun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kalhoun)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2009, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-done-a-tca-peel-at-home/483416/5 "2009-01-28T19:54:57Z")
I use Nutrogena Advanced Solutions, but it’s pretty lightweight. I’d like to try a professional peel. Since I work from home, I could do “horrifying” a little easier than the average woman. How much do these things cost?? ---
**Author:** ![brujaja](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/4af34b/32.png) [@brujaja](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brujaja)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2009, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-done-a-tca-peel-at-home/483416/6 "2009-01-29T00:19:33Z")
I paid like fifty bucks for an ounce of 25% solution at Amazon. (from one of their “partners.”) That is supposed to be enough for many, many treatments. If you go to Yavonae’s own website, it looks like they’re having a sale. Warning: DO NOT use 50% undiluted. How did your friend look after she healed?