Chemical Peel Nightmare! Full Peeling Process. Before, During, and After. NEVER AGAIN

[@AmbreRenee]

I meant to mention in the video that my sister got the MelanX last year and I was with her throughout the entire process. It was the same time that I got the Level I peel. Her results were completely different from mine and she did not have a reaction. Only difference is her peeling was more intense because she got professional microneedling and the peel applied in the office.

[@erikabowers7827]

One thing about this channel, you gonna share and be honest about your set backs! I really appreciate that! It’s important to share the good and the bad. You never know who your honesty is going to help ❤ I’m glad your skin is doing better and I am so sorry you went through that!

[@missezsosweet08]

Agreed!

[@LuckiinMedicine]

Thank you for an honest review, and for sharing your experience! So refreshing to hear a creator really tell the honest truth.

[@VernG34]

As an esthetician I can’t even believe someone is out there selling peels of this level to consumers, online, to do on themselves, at home. Like estheticians are literally trained to work with those chemicals. I’m sorry you had to go through this. My god.

[@AmbreRenee]

Theyre not the only company that does I follow a few popular black derms and estheticians on IG and they have recommended a few home peels as well that seem to be of a similar strength.

[@VernG34]

@@AmbreRenee in Las Vegas we have 2 levels of esthetics, the lower level isn’t even allowed to do a chemical peel with actual peeling you have to go to a dermatologist to get a peel that actually peels! I’m shook.

[@reginagordon4246]

@@VernG34I am as well

[@arethaanderson]

I'm so sorry you endure this with you skin I'm happy that your skin is approving slowly but surely I'm also happy that you you felt comfortable and transparent enough to share your experience

[@AmbreRenee]

Thank you 🤍! I’m just glad to be back where o started

[@stellareign]

You are a trooper for sharing and it is good to let other brown women know and understand that everything isn’t for us the range of peels and skin function is so different for everyone. I wish you all the best!

[@AmbreRenee]

Of course. I dont mind being vulnerable especially if it can help someone else!

[@n0tetoself]

12 hours?! For a chemical peel?? AFTER microneedling is crazy omg this cannot be a legit company.

[@AmbreRenee]

As legit as any of the rest of them . Located in ATL, Dallas, and Miami

[@NenaNenaNenaNenaNena]

You know these internet medspas are

[@vet4life]

Idc if they had celebrity clients or Jim & Jane off the street. YOU were a loyal person for their trial and they were 100% responsible for their products/ treatments outcome. Ive never had a chemical peel only professional facials but now I only use organic african black soap that fades away sun spots, blemishes, pimples and more. Your skin is beautiful as is Im glad it went back to normal. The whole process looked so painful. 😢

[@AmbreRenee]

Yes the customer service was definitely lacking…the first time I went the customer service wasn’t that great either but it was the holidays and they were super busy so I gave them the benefit of the doubt. But clearly I was wrong.

[@Baabidishie]

Girl, I had the same experience! My skin hurt so bad, I thought I was gonna lose my mind. I literally had to sleep with a fan in my face. The “specialist” got defensive when I told her my concerns. I will never ever get a chemical peel again.

[@AmbreRenee]

Girrllllll during the days I was having the reaction I got NO sleep. My face was itching so bad I was constantly putting ice on my face during the night.

[@Baabidishie]

@@AmbreRenee Unbelievable! So sorry you went through that. I know the pain all too tell! Hopefully, more people will come across your video and advise themselves..

[@baddie1shoe]

This experience is not normal after a peel-even with an at-home peel. How much did you spend on this?

[@TaylorDanae13]

As a dermatology medical assistant they should have never allowed you to do that at home nor be selling that for at home use

[@nuztyme675]

I had three professionally done VI Peels chemical peels. The first and second were fine. But I kinda felt they wasn’t strong enough as I didn’t peel much. That led to my mistake. The third time i asked them to take more passes on the chemical application and I regret it. It took an entire year to even out my skin after the peel. I will never do them again. I’m glad things worked out for you, too!

[@AmbreRenee]

Omg!! I am so sorry you had to go through that! I am so thankful that it did not take that long for me.

[@rosegold_7]

Sorry that this happened to you, but thank you so much for sharing. I was on the verge of trying a popular location that I recently found on Instagram that also had celebrity clients.. but i will definitely pass. And the nerve of the people you were dealing with telling you to contact your provider like they were not your provider. Smh. That’s wild. I’m just going to focus on eating natural fruits and veggies, & drinking water to promote the glow from the inside out. I might also try the African black soap as someone in the comments recommended. Just have to find the cleanest version of it. Also, you’re great at delivering content and have a very calm and articulate way of delivering. 💯✨

[@jaDOREbella23]

i have had 3 v.i peels thankfully i didn’t get a burn but my skin was honestly not that different after the peels maybe like 5% better it was a waste of money to me. i’m so glad your skin ended up recovering i know that process had to be so hard i would’ve panicked. i have seen some people not recover from being burned you are definitely one of the lucky ones even though these weren’t the results you wanted at least you weren’t left with dark spots left to heal for months. maybe you could try hydroquinone for the sun spots it had helped me.

[@tkay4733]

Omg sorry this happened to you 😢😢 I get chemical peels but from a different company my skin look so good afterwards. Please don’t give up on chemical peels you just need to find the right person to do it ❤❤.. Everybody don’t know wth they’re doing & just want our money smh especially the popular companies on Instagram.

[@AmbreRenee]

If I ever change my mind it would be a very long time from now. I cannot see myself taking chance again. That was the most uncomfortable I have ever been. I was almost in tears when I was having the reaction. I was getting on avg 3 hours of sleep for about 3 days. It just wasnt worth all the trouble

[@Momentswithelizabeth]

Happy you are back. If you were freaking out and you are a nurse. My people would have to check me in the hospital. Because I am going to pass out each time i look in the mirror

[@ShakeraSphere]

As someone that uploaded one of the first at home chemical peels in these youtube STREETS!! 10 years ago I WISH U HAD DONE A PATCH TEST ... this is extreme peel why they doing this at home idk especially on black skin .mandelic acid is best for brown girl's .

[@AmbreRenee]

Being that I didn’t have a reaction until day 7 I’m not sure that a patch test would have helped.

[@dee9785]

oh my... I'm so sorry this happened. Thank you for sharing though about this product and your experience. I just found your channel and am loving it. Your lil baby girl is sooo cutie and I understand what you go through doing her hair. I wish you the best going forward with your products, I can't wait until you introduce it/them to us. You remind me soooo much of Chili from TLC, but I also see Monica and Lisa Raye, lol. All of whom are beautiful ladies for sure! 🌺

[@AmbreRenee]

Thank you and welcome to my channel. She is such a handful when it comes to doing her hair. She definitely keeps me busy!

[@zenejohnson8995]

What ive learned about peels is start low and go slow...mandelic, lactic and tca would have done better for you AFTER you have prep your skin 2-4 weeks prior..25 days and still peeling wow!! I use peels and LOVE them..

[@KaylaDiamond-q3t]

Your so amazing for still filming I’m so glad this was not long lasting ❤

[@Simon.EJeann]

I already know this was Charette Cosmetics , this happened to someone else. This crazy . I’m so sorry you had to go through that.

[@AmbreRenee]

Honestly its the customer service for me....I probably would be less upset with my experience if I just had the care I feel like I deserved as a client who was having an adverse reaction. Being an RN made it even harder to swallow the lack of personable care.

[@Simon.EJeann]

@@AmbreRenee I agree, I would have felt so neglected. Glad your skin healed back up though . Your skin looked perfect ( in my opinion) before and I’m sure it’ll go back to just that.

[@dopeazchick]

What was this called so I can avoid it

[@shaunta963]

I just got a chemical peel from them. Right now I’m miserable due to the itching. After I make it through this I’m never doing another one. At least I can say I tried it ☹️

[@LamekaTaylor]

Same happened to me. I winded up darker around my entire mouth and developed breakouts around the mouth area that I never had before.. My skin is worst after the peel than before..

[@donyelec6321]

Sorry you had this experience. I did the same peel and it was a lot but my skin turned out great.

[@AmbreRenee]

Thats good, at least some people are having good results.

[@Momentswithelizabeth]

I did a level one peel. And it was just the right amount of strength. And I did not want to do that. My aesthetician advises me to do one after going to her for a year to try something new. Also to help with the darkness around my mouth. I trusted her word but I was afraid of the process and I had little peeling. I was just too scared. I don't see myself doing a higher peel. But I would be open to her doing it again. Also, I did not keep the peel on long.

[@AmbreRenee]

When I did the level one I looked exactly the same. That one had to be kept on for 12 hours as well but it was a very thin liquid you couldnt even tell I had it on. I got that one applied in the office.

[@Momentswithelizabeth]

@@AmbreRenee One-and-done experience for you. Don't blame you. When you mentioned the burning and itching I was like wow 😮 I do not want to experience that. The one peel I did was a dramatic change but there was a difference between where I was happy with it.

[@Rooted_Locs]

That’s so crazy. Not that you need to hear this, but those sun spots are gorgeous to me, reminds me of a makeup trend the girls used to do, also very popular in Asian beauty ❤

[@AmbreRenee]

Thank You! :)

[@tiffiebaebee]

I did a peel on my feet and had a reaction. Redness rash. Itching. I kept Neosporin on it. It took a couple of weeks to heal. Im sorry you had to go thru this.

[@AmbreRenee]

Me too. Lesson learned .

[@tiffiebaebee]

@@AmbreRenee I use beauty supply fade cream to tone the darkness under my eyes. Just a tiny amount. With sum Neosporin on top. You will see results the next day. Sometimes I'll put Neosporin all over my face n sleep overnight. It really improves your skin. Get the Equate Walmart brand. It heals faster than actual Neosporin.

[@sandrahamilton7200]

Thank you for sharing your experience. I am thinking about doing a TCA peel at home.

[@loviswu1300]

Right now I'm facing this same problem and I'm scared ..praying that i will be fine

[@deborahmwangomali1074]

I’m going through the same thing 😔my skin burnt around the mouth and now it’s so dark

[@AmbreRenee]

My skin is back to normal now but nevertheless a very terrible experience.

[@kellienicole]

I would’ve cried omg

[@imho2278]

Did you prepare your skin with melanin inhibitor?

[@baddie1shoe]

Try Makeup Artists choice for quality products. Peels, toners, aftercare. Please do not miconeedle before a peel. Omg! I own my own microneedle pen and disposable needles and I wouldn’t even dream about doing that. I’ve been doing this for nearly 20 years. I have no visible pores, or wrinkles. It should take less than a week to heal from a TCA peel.

[@baddie1shoe]

Did your peel have Lactic Acid?

[@Trevorbailey-i7s]

You know when you get hair died at salon they test ur scalp first dont they for reaction. Would it not be a good idea to do the same with chem peel on a small spot say behind ur ear ?

[@AmbreRenee]

I had the level one peel with no complications. Either way I didnt have a reaction until day 7. A patch test would not have helped.

[@Trevorbailey-i7s]

@AmbreRenee ah so sorry to hear that. I didnt realise how involving these peels are. Iv seen that ur suposed to use like acetone or rubbing alcohol on ur skin for a few weeks before the peels to pull as much oil out of skin so the peels dont react with the oil in skin. Sounds like alot of effort. Thank you for making ur video tho it will help others make a more informed decision.

[@Dreams2come_]

I really never understood the reason for these types of peels everytime I see ppl get this specially how ppl skin be looking before. You had great skin before

[@AmbreRenee]

Well thank you, I think I have great skin now. But sometimes it can be hard to understand why someone might try to change something they're insecure about, especially if you might not have those insecurities yourself .

[@Dreams2come_]

@@AmbreRenee No I believe everybody have insecurities I just never wanted to try that particular process to change it. That’s just something I never understood an I watched plenty before. But I get it ppl try different things, it’s good to see your doing well now 👍💕

[@AmbreRenee]

Thank you. We all deal with our insecurities differently and we won’t always understand each others choices and there’s nothing wrong with that.

[@reginagordon4246]

I get chemical peels I usually go to the derm spa to get them done. I have done Dr.Dennis peels at home. Those are a lower strength.

[@KaylaDiamond-q3t]

Jesus Christ no this is very scary I get eczema from time to time and have allergies this is a no no no for me..I would end up in hospital!

[@LadyMoringaAndTheCallalooMan]

I cannot believe they let you do a peel after micro needling 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@shirleybien-aime1221]

I'm going thru this I'm day 4 . Amd it burns. Especially around the nouth

[@NenaNenaNenaNenaNena]

“Someone will respond to you” girl Ai replied to you

[@ashleyshayia8087]

Mane 🤦🏾‍♀️🥴

[@RenWilli]

Omg I wonder was it a typo that was supposed to say 1-2 hrs

[@youtuber9042]

I really worry when it comes to those celebrity clients thats when they really neglect their custimers especially the boss she/he will be doing every celebrity client and raises their prices due to exposure

[@Coco81218]

Try using The Perfect Derma peel. It did wonders for my skin.

[@TatorThat]

Oh that’s crazy! They said okay bye it’s been too long!

[@AmbreRenee]

Right lol they was like find another doctor we done taking care of you

[@tiastarr_]

I paid $800 for this peel last year and I traveled to ATL to get it and had no results… I have really bad acne and hyperpigmentation so it was very heartbreaking not to get any results for that amount of money 🥺 I actually think they did not give me the level we agreed on and think she gave me a lower level then what I paid for. Straight scam

[@AmbreRenee]

soooooo heartbreaking... then its like. I paid this money and Im barely getting any support.

[@amberdavidson2096]

This is of course normal normal normal. Thanks for the neat follow along, I will not use anything pricey and intrusive. :)

[@thatlovegirl12]

Have you tried going to a dermatologist? Maybe try getting a prescription for hyroqouinone

[@AmbreRenee]

Yes I have a dermatologist that I see every year and as needed

[@jjk8041]

this is a chemical burn

[@badgyaltiaa]

Every video I watched so far when people do the at home melanx on themselves always ended bad.

[@yolandabrockington3475]

I used it too and never again

[@jamesr.g.2320]

For any black people reading these comments, PLEASE be careful when you get derm treatments especially peels, laser, etc. They weren’t designed for dark skin sadly, and there’s a lot of institutional bias when it comes to teaching about darker skin. See a black dermatologist and/or a dermatologist or clinic who specialize in dark skin tones!

[@corneliaholston]

You sent in your photos and they didn’t tell you anything about how your skin looks after day 1? Oh yea they not for you

[@keeliharris5055]

Micro needling and peel...absolutely not.

[@diceflawless9115]

Doing a chemical peel at home is crazy

[@AmbreRenee]

It definitely proved to be very crazy lol

[@kb1594]

The brandiglow peel ❤>>>>> anything else.

[@allamark3]

lol you funny thank you for going through thus process sister

[@dopeazchick]

Now I don't wanna peel

[@baddie1shoe]

This is not a normal experience. Peels can be just great!

[@Princessfrmalmighty]

No i never have.

[@dopeazchick]

U need to sue

[@amberdavidson2096]

Your skin is gorgeous! I get the sun spot thing, but you are certainly not unattractive, OMDSJL!! Maybe check the precise hits, laser etc. for this if it bothers YOU. Some Dude or Chick doesn't care about this....probably absolutely adorable to them!

[@sunshinedy7659]

Omg!! Stop putting those harsh chemicals on your skin… use sea moss gel as a facial for 5 days…

[@ibelieve98]

What does sea moss gel do ?

[@ashleyshayia8087]

There where so many 🚩 as she described the directions 🤦🏾‍♀️ But I’m not gone lie I did this to myself as well 😂🫣 I’m glad her skin is better now 🤎