LIVE TCA 13% Peel: Real-Time Layers, Frosting Cues + Aftercare

Hey friend—Jen here. In this replay, our ambassador Kayte walks through a TCA 13% peel while I coach in real time: how wet to keep the gauze, how long to wait between layers, what true frosting looks like (vs. a harmless white cast), and when to stop. If you’re new, just watch and take notes; if you’re experienced, you’ll pick up technique tweaks that make a big difference. Start here: Peel Finder Tool: https://www.platinumskincare.com/peel... Regimen Builder: https://www2.platinumskincare.com/reg... Timestamps (focus on layer reactions + “when to stop” moments) 00:00 – Welcome, chat setup, what we’re covering tonight 12:59 – Peel prep protocol (acid cleanser, SPF, melanin inhibitor, retinoid; pause retinoids 4–6 days before) 17:41 – Numbing talk, TCA 7 vs 13, alcohol/prep B, safety mindset 19:12 – Layer 1 on (gauze is better than cotton; skin “wet but not dripping”) — Kayte: “I feel nothing.” 21:21 – Between-layer wait: how pink/tight can feel; using a fan; timing the 5 minutes 28:04 – Layer 2 stingle builds: “It gets spicy for ~60 seconds” + comfort tricks (cool room, fan) 31:24 – “Wet, not dripping” masterclass: why TCA is volume-dependent (avoid under-over-wetting) 34:34 – First speckling appears: “tiniest hint of frosting”—what that means for the next layer 36:11 – Layer 3/4 decision: “I’m getting spicy” + lip border technique (where to be careful) 37:08 – Forehead shows more speckling; deciding some zones are done while others continue 41:17 – Jessner’s “white” test: salicylic precipitate vs. true frost (how to tell quickly) 43:24 – Stop sign: Jen spots solid white at the chin—why that area is done 49:32 – Rinse with ice-cold water (TCA is self-limiting; why cold matters) 50:14 – Exception: Jessner’s stays on ~4 hours (if used) 53:37 – Aftercare window: what to apply immediately post-rinse for better penetration 55:32 – Downtime timeline: when flaking starts (Day 3–5) and typically finishes (Day 6–10) 1:02:18 – Teens/sensitive skin acid options; cadence tips 1:06:53 – Dream Peel do’s/don’ts around the eyes; how to protect 1:09:03 – Do not microneedle right before/after peels (why it’s unsafe) 1:10:11 – Frosting subsides; plan next check-ins + photo timeline If you want a personalized plan before you peel, start with the Peel Finder Tool, then bring your result into the comments—I'll help you tailor it. 💜 Good luck, Jen Tilney Owner & Founder, Platinum Skin Care #TCApeel #AtHomePeel #ChemicalPeel #SkinEducation #PeelNation #PlatinumSkinCare