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Maxi Peel Exfoliant Review

The story on how I got curious to try maxi-peel is short and sweet. It’s a known fact that I’ve been blogging since 2010 and during those years, I’ve gained several readers and friends who really follow through from thick and thin. One of those is Rae from ScatterBraintures.com. I remember her commenting on some of my posts that are actually written from the heart and interesting. I guess she has a knack for filtering which ones are promotions and those that I have a HUGE enthusiasm for because I bought it from my own money! In this post I will share my thoughts, opinions, and research on maxi-peel!

We had a quick lunch and our discussion was make-up and skin-care filled! I noticed how her skin really improved and she mentioned using maxi-peel. It’s because her derma recommended something called CHAT 2% (clindamycin, hydroquinone, and tretinoin?) and that maxi-peel was a good and affordable alternative. IF you know how to use it properly and with precaution.

*waves hands* Hi Rae! ^_^

 

 

What is Maxi-Peel Exfoliant Solution? Kutis Artista?

 

Maxi-Peel Exfoliant Solution is a medicinal treatment for the skin being sold EVERYWHERE. Based on the carton box it says it promotes skin renewal. It also claims it works as fast as 2 weeks. Maxi-peel is a over the counter drug. It’s medicine. It’s not a regular toner that you can just apply when you want.

Maxi-Peel Active Ingredients

Tretinoin and Hydroquinone

 

What is Tretinoin?

(from: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a682437.html and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tretinoin)
Tretinoin is used to treat acne. It promotes peeling of affected skin areas and unclogs pores. Tretinoin controls acne but does not cure it.
Tretinoin is the carboxylic acid form of vitamin A and is also known as all-trans retinoic acid or ATRA. It is a first generation topical retinoid commonly used to treat acne vulgaris and keratosis pilaris. It is available as a cream or gel (brand names Aberela, Airol, A-Ret, Atralin, Avita, Retacnyl, Refissa, Renova, Retin-A, Retino-A, ReTrieve, or Stieva-A). The most common strengths are 0.025%, 0.05% and 0.1%

 

What is Hyrdoquinone?

(from: http://www.skinacea.com/faq/treatments/t10-why-hydroquinone-is-bad.html)
Hydroquinone is a skin lightener used in many whitening creams and dark mark fade treatments. It reduces the production of melanin in your skin, so it is great for fading hyperpigmentation, acne marks, sun spots, melasma, and other skin discoloration issues. It is one of the active ingredients in the popular Obagi skin care line.
If you have extremely stubborn hyperpigmentation issues that absolutely do not respond to any other kind of treatment (i.e. chemical peels,microdermabrasion, retinoids, laser, etc.), hydroquinone may be your skin’s last resort. What hydroquinone is to hyperpigmentation is what Accutane is to acne. Hydroquinone should only be used if and only if you have exhausted all other treatment options.

 

Negative Effects of Hyrdoquinone

This is not supposed to scare you but to inform you that improper use of this solution may cause you to have severe skin discoloration like these.
photo from : google photos

 

photo from : google photos

 

Positive Effects of Hyrdoquinone

But with careful use. It can actually work wonders on your skin if you are really suffering from severe skin condition like dermatitis, pimples, acne, blackheads, whiteheads, skin pigmentation.
photo from : google photos

 

Maxi Peel Before and After

Photo from : prettythrifty-prettythrifty.blogspot.com

How to Apply Maxi Peel

The instructions are in Tagalog 😐

You have to open the carton to reveal an instruction written in tagalog. I got the tip on how to apply from my good friend Rae of ScatterBraintures.com. So I think this would be easier to understand.
I got the solution in #1 which is the MILDEST of them all but boy was it still strong

  1. Put a really small amount on your cotton pad. Don’t soak it with solution. Just enough so you can pat it on.
  2. Lightly swipe your cotton pad in an upwards motion ever so gently on your forehead, cheeks, nose, chin. AVOID the eye, nostril, and lip area at all costs.
  3. If it still stings, sit in front of a fan
  4. USE A SUNBLOCK. Please, never use this and then not use a form of sun protection. Using maxi-peel makes your skin thinner and more sensitive to the sun. Here are a few good sunblocks this 2014 if you’re trying to look for one.

 

I only tried this 2x and used it once a week. Putting this everyday would be too harsh and strong and may cause you irritation like skin peeling, a lot of acne (detox), and skin pigmentation. It will also increase your skin sensitivity

 

 

Final thoughts on Maxi Peel Exfoliant Solution

Before: A! A pimple!
After maxi-peel. My skin has a lot of redness already the morning after.

You know what? I got tempted and allured with the “Kutis-Artista” commercial of maxi-peel being posted everywhere on-line and on TV commercials. But after careful research and also trying it on myself. I realized I do not need to use maxi-peel for a long time.
It is too strong for my taste and I believe this should be used by people who have really big problems on acne (see photos above) My friend Rae used this and it worked WONDERS on her skin. Nag kutis artista talaga. I’ll use this ocassionaly when my skin needs that timely chemical peeling and save money from going to the dermatologist.

Will it maxi-peel give you kutis artista? To some yes. Hiyangan talaga.

 

Other Safe Exfoliant Alternatives

  1. AHA (Alpha-hydroxy Acids)
  2. BHA (Beta-hydroxy Acids)
  3. Manual Exfoliation (Diamond Peel, Face Brushing, Microfiber)
  4. Yakult Toner / Mask
For others who wants to try this. I hope this post/review helps you. If you do not have a really bad skin condition. If you only have a pimple or two, you don’t need this. There are a lot of safer exfoliation options if you really want to exfoliate your skin once in a while.
HAPPY WEEKEND!

 

October 10, 2014
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78 Comments

  • Reply Kaycee Enerva October 10, 2014 at 3:27 am

    I am currently using the exfoliant cream and it helps a lot in removing my acne problem.

  • Reply Kaycee Enerva October 10, 2014 at 8:24 am

    YES! So happy you wrote about this. You have a much wider reach and people should know that this is NOT like eskinol or whatever other regular astringent. It's a drug and it's more of a last resort type of product.

    Glad we finally met! Ang lapit mo lang pala, haha.

  • Reply Kaycee Enerva October 11, 2014 at 3:00 am

    I thought HQ is banned in the country. That's what I knew before I was in cosmetics industry.

  • Reply Kaycee Enerva October 11, 2014 at 6:26 pm

    Nothing beats the natural way, natural vitamins and minerals from natural food, natural way to shed off pounds by exercising. It is easy said than done though. But good results can only be achieved from hard work and discipline.

  • Reply Kaycee Enerva October 12, 2014 at 4:57 am

    Yeah, for me, the safest way pa rin to make us slim is the traditional one. Eat fruits & vegies, go to a gym & exercise! But if you want to take those slimming pills, make sure na approved ng BFAD & tested na ng karamihan. 🙂

  • Reply Kaycee Enerva October 12, 2014 at 9:38 am

    This is a very informative post. I just know about these pills because I heard them somewhere but not in great details. Hope your family can find a better slimming pills should they still continue it.

  • Reply Kaycee Enerva October 12, 2014 at 11:25 am

    I heard Bangkok Pills before in the news, and true enough (as you told here). I'm not really into weight losing (since I really looked I need a lot of body mass to gain in the first place), but seriously speaking, that is actually the better way. The pills can actually help but of course it all depends medically-speaking.

  • Reply Kaycee Enerva October 12, 2014 at 11:55 am

    I want to lose weight. My metabolism is so slow , I think exercise isn't enough for me and because I work in the hospital I cannot manage my time or give time to exercise as well. As a nurse, I'm paranoid with these side effects. I've read about slimina and those testimonials on their site but I want some real person who will give his/her honest review. hope to read yours very soon.
    XO,
    karenlizescobar

  • Reply Kaycee Enerva October 12, 2014 at 12:00 pm

    I've tried that back in college. And I had a pimpy on my nose and it over exfoliated that it looked like it burnt. thankfully, it didnt become a scar. it was effective. but not good if you don't apply it properly.

  • Reply Kaycee Enerva October 12, 2014 at 2:34 pm

    i took bangkok pills in 1998 it was effective but i gained back the weight fast. i also took orlistat before its a bit messy due to the oil excreted. i was a bit hopeless with my weight it was just ballooning until i decided to make a lifestyle change and yes it includes eating 'right'. i hope you don't mind if i share my previous post on fighting obesity. I am not plugging the program but so far its the only thing that worked for me after trying a lot and wasting a lot of money… http://janenology.blogspot.com/2014/08/obese-no-more.html

  • Reply Kaycee Enerva October 12, 2014 at 3:15 pm

    I want to win this! ,,,/, !

  • Reply Kaycee Enerva October 12, 2014 at 4:26 pm

    I was looking for the best glutha capsules and i think nhnap ko na because of this very informative blog.. thank you miss kikaysikat for helping us out in choosing the right and most effective glutha caps. I hope na manalo ako ng give away.. hehe God bless you.. looking forward for more reviews..

  • Reply Kaycee Enerva October 12, 2014 at 8:06 pm

    Thank for this information because I don't it exist this before. Just now that there's slimming pills in the market.

  • Reply Kaycee Enerva October 13, 2014 at 1:05 am

    Agree!

  • Reply Kaycee Enerva October 13, 2014 at 1:09 am

    Aww thanks May

  • Reply Kaycee Enerva October 13, 2014 at 1:09 am

    That's what I thought too. Tsk

  • Reply Kaycee Enerva October 13, 2014 at 1:09 am

    Thanks Elainne! ^_^

  • Reply Kaycee Enerva October 13, 2014 at 3:47 am

    This is a vital information for everyone and is worth sharing. Thanks for writing about this.

  • Reply Kaycee Enerva October 13, 2014 at 5:41 am

    Hoping and praying to win this. <3

  • Reply Edsher October 15, 2014 at 3:05 am

    I'm currently using the soap. Wanna try their caps though. Sana manalo 😉 Keeping my fingers crossed!!

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  • Reply phyaboo October 15, 2014 at 12:41 pm

    That is actually true, the liver damage thing. That's why pills from China and Bangkok are banned by the FDA. Glad to know your mom is well.

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    New reader here! 🙂 I find your blog so interesting

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    Joined 🙂

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    Very inter

  • Reply Jeff Racquelman October 19, 2014 at 10:22 am

    Very Interesting… i like to try this product kasi i have vitiligo. Based on my check up sa derma one solution is mag take ng Gluta para magpantay yung color. Hoping na ma-consider mo ako.

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  • Reply kikaysikat October 20, 2014 at 12:41 am

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    I get it the ff. day, kindly send them an email na lang 🙂 I dont really know if their shipping is on point

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  • Reply ayen October 20, 2014 at 1:22 pm

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  • Reply Kimberly Saromines Benaid October 21, 2014 at 3:11 am

    HI Ms. Kikaysikat. your blogs and reviews helped me a lot.
    hope to have one of the giveaway. pls do continue on whitening products 🙂

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    i've used snowcaps for only 1 week. i used it for one week lang bcuz of budget problems haha. AND I SAW SOME IMPROVEMENT ON MY FACE. My acne marks have lessen but still visible so if you get me a chance to win this i might have my skin to be much more makinis like yours hehe ^_^

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  • Reply Roxanne D October 24, 2014 at 12:01 pm

    I just completed my entry! Hope i'll win a:)

  • Reply Sarah Ramos October 25, 2014 at 10:53 am

    I want to try this one. This review helps a lot coz' I am afraid to try glutha since I never used one. Any advice for a first time taker like me?

  • Reply ivy sanchez October 26, 2014 at 7:38 am

    I have a dark and uneven skin complexion.. i've tried some gluta products pero no effect.. gusto ko din po itry tong product na ito.. i hope i win interested tlaga ako sa product na ito super duper ^_^

  • Reply Louise Reyes October 26, 2014 at 10:45 am

    hi! i was really curious about taking gluta pills and it's gonna be my first time if ever. I read your review and i feel like this brand would be a good one to start with. I really hope to get the gluta start kit and experience the same thing you had with your skin!

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    I just found your blog this day and I really enjoyed reading your posts, especially those that are regarding gluthathione supplements. I am trying my luck in joining your October giveaway (although medyo late because it's close to end na) because your Snowcaps review really intrigued me. Continue posting and giving your readers good recommendations. I'll tell my sis about this and I'm pretty sure she'll be joining, too.:)

  • Reply Miharu October 28, 2014 at 3:56 pm

    Found this blog while looking for CC creams and BB creams reviews. And I suddenly saw this giveaway. I have reaaaaally oily skin and I want to use that brand's whitening soap. Will it have any complications if I do use it? If it does, what kind of product to you mostly recommend for oily skin types? Thank you~

  • Reply Anonymous October 29, 2014 at 7:02 am

    Hello po 🙂 I'm sixteen years old and nakaka experience po ako ng pagkakaroon ng pimples, ngayon po nababawasan na po siya kasi gumagamit po ako ng Belo Pimple Gel at Toner. Pero gusto ko parin matanggal ang mga dark spots sa aking pisngi. May effective po ba na product para dito?

  • Reply eduard marzan October 29, 2014 at 12:07 pm

    I hope I would win. Kahit bago bago lang ako dito, I already saw how the blogger respond. Cheers and more Power!

  • Reply Chynn October 29, 2014 at 3:53 pm

    Ive been reading your blog since i discovered it 2 months ago and since then I first read your review about a product before buying it! So when I found out about Snow Caps and your really good review about it I told myself i wanna try it! (I've never tried oral whitening meds before as I was afraid of its side effects if ever, but after reading your blog about it, Im confident that its safe). Godbless and more power! 🙂

  • Reply Jethro Odi October 29, 2014 at 10:46 pm

    Tbh, yung blog mo yung isa sa mga pinagkakatiwalaan ko lalo na kapag tungkol sa cosmetics. Thankful ako at nakita ko tong review mo, kasi naghahanap ako ng Affordable yet effective na glutha. Itatry ko talaga to next time. ☺

  • Reply hanna baldomaro October 30, 2014 at 5:51 am

    Oh! I would love to win this one! Thank you for sharing us this wonderful giveaway.

  • Reply kikaysikat November 1, 2014 at 5:44 am

    Awww 🙂 thanks! I'm announcing the winner of the give-away this Wednesday, kasabay ng launch ng giveaway for NOVEMBER!!!

  • Reply kikaysikat November 1, 2014 at 5:45 am

    Good luck! In case you dont win here may november pa! 25,000 worth of prizes!!!!

  • Reply kikaysikat November 1, 2014 at 5:47 am

    Good luck eduard! 🙂

  • Reply kikaysikat November 1, 2014 at 5:51 am

    Dapat kung oily skin type, instead of using a "drying" soap, dapat moisturizing soap kasi the reason why nagiging oily ang face natin is it compensates for its lack of moisture.

    Try using Olay Papaya Bar! 😀
    http://www.kikaysikat.com/2014/10/olay-natural-white-bar-review.html

  • Reply Franchesca Yambao November 1, 2014 at 1:06 pm

    Hello po SINO PO NANALO? 😀 😀 😀 SO EXCITED FOR THE ANNOUNCEMENT

  • Reply Miharu November 1, 2014 at 2:10 pm

    Ayun. Thanks a lot～I'll try it as soon as I can. Thanks again～

  • Reply Apol Quirante November 5, 2014 at 6:08 am

    Today is the day xD I hope I could be one of the winners. (cross-fingers). 🙂 More powers #kikaysikat

  • Reply Chynn November 5, 2014 at 6:48 am

    Excited about the announcement of the winner! Hope I'll win, Ms. Kat! 🙂

  • Reply Chynn November 5, 2014 at 6:50 am

    Thanks Ms. Kat! 🙂 Wahhh im excited sa announcement!

  • Reply Sammy February 3, 2015 at 5:27 am

    Can you buy Slimina over the counter?

  • Reply kikaysikat February 3, 2015 at 6:27 am

    Yes. You can buy it at magic potions shop at st. francis square

  • Reply Jlou February 3, 2015 at 9:48 am

    Can i take slimming tea while on ph338? How?

  • Reply kikaysikat February 5, 2015 at 1:30 am

    Yes, you just take it normally

  • Reply paige March 15, 2015 at 1:48 pm

    Is hokkaid slimming pills dangerous?

  • Reply Maky April 4, 2015 at 6:23 am

    Can you do a review about garcinia cambogia? And what are the side effects and the effective one.thanks!

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  • Reply Maria Georgia Lynn Co June 5, 2015 at 3:43 am

    thanks for the tip kikaysikat… i love it…

  • Reply kikaysikat June 8, 2015 at 1:41 am

    you're welcome!

  • Reply MommyCharm July 24, 2015 at 4:46 pm

    I have tried Ballerina pills when I was in college and took it for like three months? Made me lose more than 15 pounds but like you, I had palpitations and dry skin! Totoong wala kang gana kumain pero nakaka-hilo.

  • Reply Skyler July 26, 2015 at 11:41 am

    I've tried Slimina caps before and just 3 pops made me regret buying it. I mean it cost 999. I had headaches and I forgot the rest because it is at least 3 years ago. I just said to myself I am never going to buy another Slimina caps again… I've tried Ballerina before when I was 1st year in college. Gosh I look sad on my pics but sexy/thin. I mean it's not healthy, taking Ballerina. Thank god I only purchased one box/of rectangular shape aluminum box of it. Now, I know all diet/slimming pills are not safe and somehow the side effects differs from one person to another. But I have seen this SAFRAN caps. Idk if it's effective but I might try it. It only costs 300-350. Idk.

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