Maxipeel 3 Tretinoin Hydroquinone

I have not had Advance Laser treatment for a month. Because of this, I resorted to using Maxipeel 3 Tretinoin Hydroquinone again. It is an anti-acne depigmenting agent that exfoliates skin after 2-3 days after application. I do not use it everyday, just once a week to peel the dead skin cells.

Maxipeel has different amount of tretinoin hydroquinone. I am using No. 3 which has the least amount – only 4% solution. For every 100mL of it, there is 25mg Tretinoin and 4mg Hydroquinone. The one that I have is 15mL since I do not want to invest to big bottles plus I only use this four times a month. I make sure to use it during Friday nights so by Monday next week, my skin had already renewed making it more glowing than ever. Just once a day application is enough for me.

When I was in college, I used Maxipeel mixed with facial cleanser and used to apply it daily. Now, I lessen the frequency because my main purpose is to peel off dead skin cells and not to clear pimples. Though, this product is best indicated for the treatment and prevention of acne, blackheads and whiteheads. It is also good for skin discoloration or skin darkening due to freckles and age spots.

It is important to wear sunblock or sunscreen when using Maxipeel because the face becomes more exposed and sensitive to harmful environment. I am thankful that it is rainy season here so sun rays are minimal.

Review by Maristelle    

Maxi Peel Exfoliant Lotion

Being born with oily skin and large pores, fighting pimple and acne breakouts have always been a part of my daily routine. I’ve tried almost every acne-fighting product there is that I can afford. And one product that I have gotten used to is the Maxi Peel Exfoliant lotion.

Though I have moderate to severe pimples, I use Maxi Peel 1 (for mild pimples) to avoid the adverse effects of using hydroquinone (Maxi Peel’s main ingredient). Hydroquinone helps dry out my pimples and peel off my rough outer skin to reveal a rosy and smoother complexion. Because Maxi Peel is very potent, I can actually see its peeling effect even within one week of use. The product leaflet warned of the appearance of more acne in the first two weeks of application due to the so-called purging effect. That is, the solution will let out all the dirt that’s been trapped inside your outer skin. Luckily, I never experienced this. Though I had to avoid the sun while on treatment because, based on my earlier experience, exposure to the sun (even just for a few minutes) turned my skin red as beet and it felt tight as leg stockings. After a few days, the red skin was replaced by burnt skin. I had to stop the treatment for two weeks and dabbed on dollops of moisturizer to relieve my skin of the burn. But that horrible experience did not discourage me from continuing the treatment, of course.

I use Maxi Peel once in two months for two consecutive weeks for my deep skin exfoliation needs. But I had to make sure that I put n sunblock even when I am inside the house.

I would recommend Maxi Peel for those battling with their pimples and want to see immediate improvement in their skin. However, be very careful and follow the dosage and application instructions carefully. For those with thin and sensitive skin, forget Maxi Peel. It’s not made for your skin type.

A review by theredquill