Easy Lactic Acid Peels At Home

So you might be thinking Lactic Acid sounds deadly and I don't want that stuff anywhere near my face!  Hey I get it, it's one of the biggest mis conceptions about facial peels.  Yes there are some really severe chemical peels in the market but I won't speak on those because I use know I like to go the more natural route.  So in walks lactic acid, which is natural acid found in milk.  Lactic acid is a natural exfoliant.  To purchase a lactic acid peel at a spa would cost you anywhere between $50 and $120.  I wanted to experience the benefits of this peel but within the means of my budget so I did my research.  Applying Lactic acid to your face gently removes dead skin dirt and impurities to reveal a beautiful healthy layer underneath.  Think of your skin like a snake who sheds it's outer layer to reveal a beautiful shiny layer underneath.  The dust in the air and settling on the items in your home is made up of about 80% of yep you guessed it your shed skin!  Sounds gross right!  Well doing regular lactic acid peels on your face will keep your skin with that healthy glow never weighed down by dead skin.  Ok so how?  Although lactic acid is present in milk you can purchase a more concentrated version on ebay for about $10.  I suggest you purchase 88% lactic acid.  Now when you receive your lactic acid you will need a clean flat makeup brush( foundation brush), a timer, some isopropyl and some baking soda on hand.  So to prepare take 2 tablespoons of water and 2 tablespoons of baking soda in a small bowl mix and set aside.  In another small bowl take 1 teaspoon of lactic acid and mix with 1 teaspoon of water.  You need to dilute your lactic acid so that it is not to harsh, by diluting it with equal parts water you have taken it from 88% down to 44% which is perfect for regular lactic acid peels.  Use the alcohol and a cotton pad to prep your skin by removing any dirt and oils.  Set your timer for 4 min and hit start!  Dip your brush into the lactic acid and evenly distribute it onto your face being careful not to get it in around or under your eyes, your lips, and the corners of your nose these areas are sensitive and should be avoided.  After fully applying let the acid sit until the timer goes off.  You should feel a bit of tingling this is normal.  When the timer goes off dip a cotton pad into your baking soda solution and apply all over your face. You will hear fizzing!  The baking soda is neutralizing the acid this is normal.  After neutralizing thouroghly rinse your face with luke warm water.  I suggest applying coconut oil as amoisturizer only for the next few days.  Also when going outdoors be sure to apply sunscreen now that your skin has deeply exfoliated.  You will see a slight rosey hue to your face.  Your face will not peel enough for you to see it so don't expect to see skin coming off.  This peel will continue to work over the next few days.  Your skin will look better and better as the days go by and any pimples you had before the peel will disappear.  Do this treatment every 2 weeks or once a month depending on how bad your blemishes and acne is.  T
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