How to Make Acid Peels at Home
If you want to rejuvenate your skin and restore that youthful glow, you don't have to pay for expensive, harsh chemical treatments. You can create your own alpha-hydroxy acid recipes right at home. Chances are, you already have everything you need in your refrigerator or kitchen cabinet. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Mix pineapple and papaya in a blender, using the puree setting. Add honey, and stir.
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Wash your face with a gentle cleanser, then apply the mixture evenly over your skin.
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After 2 to 5 minutes (depending on your skin's sensitivity), rinse your face with lukewarm water, and use a moisturizer cream.
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Try varying ingredients to find the best combination for your skin type. Other fruit acid recipes include apples, vinegar or cider; grape juice, cream of tartar, wine; lemons, limes, oranges or grapefruit juice; yogurt, honey and oatmeal or yogurt and aloe vera juice. Experiment to get the mask that is just right for you.
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Tips & Warnings
Squeeze fruit directly on your skin when you are in a hurry. Just leave it for a minute or two, then rinse on your way out the door. The fruit acids will help old, dead skin cells loosen and fall away.
Avoid getting fruit acids in your eyes. If you do, rinse your eye gently by squeezing a wet washcloth over your face a few times. Always try a peel on a tiny patch of skin before you apply it to your entire face, in case of an allergic reaction. Do not leave a mask on for more than 2 minutes the first time you try a new recipe. Once you know how your skin will react, you can leave it on up to 5 minutes before rinsing.
