I'm looking for 2 kinds of creams or cream like / pharmaceutical
materials or maybe some kind of drug or something. one of these I need
to cause myself a skin rash / reddish and the other one to cause
myself a skin peeling. both sould not inflict any permanent damage or
permanent skin damage.

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Request for Question Clarification by pafalafa-ga on 03 May 2003 10:03 PDT

What you are describing sounds very much like a localized case of
poison ivy, or similar skin reaction.

There are many sources of information on plants, chemicals and other
materials that can cause skin problems, such as a reaction to poison
ivy.  However, the materials are all, to greater or lesser degrees,
potentially dangerous (as is poison ivy, or any pharmaceutical drug,
for that matter).

Do you really want to procure such materials, even given the potential
short-term discomfort that could result, and the possibility (even if
very remote) of longer term side-effects?

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Clarification of Question by omer_h-ga on 03 May 2003 11:16 PDT

A) Yes, no doubt about it, I want to get my hands on such materials
and procure it. whats important is that it will be the onse with the
minimal chance of longer term side-effects, but I am aware that it
could still have longer term side-effects, that nothingm is 100% safe.

B) what I need are materials that will allow me to cause myself these
rash and skin peeling, and how to get it .

if you need any more clarifications let me know.

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Clarification of Question by omer_h-ga on 04 May 2003 06:17 PDT

which percentage should the tretinoin cream be?

Hi there,

First you should be aware of the sensitivity of your skin before
choosing one of the following to cause skin rash/red blemishes.  Each
of the three are considered safe and is used widely for their own
respective purposes.

For the sensitive skin, lemongrass is will do the job.  It is a very
powerfully antibacterial and antisptic (Useful during feverish
illnesses). It comes in bottles of oil and it has a tonic/stimulating
effect on the body. Being a mild skin irritant it'll cause rash on
sensitive to normal skin.

If you are looking for a bit stronger irritant, the Asparagus fern
might be what you’re looking for.  Contact with Asparagus densiflorus/
berries plant sap will cause skin irritation with redness, swelling.

An even stronger skin irritant is the cinnamon leaf.  It is a
traditional remedy for digestive conditions.  It has a warm spicy
scent but being a *powerful irritant*, it is best used by a qualified
Aromatherapist.



For skin peeling:
The safest choice would be going with products based on alpha hydroxy
acids.  Because they are a naturally occurring product, alpha hydroxy
acids have been determined to be safe for use by most people. For more
information about this visit:
http://www.dermcosmetics.com/ChemicalPeels.html

For various alpha/beta hydroxy acid based products, visit:
http://www.makeupartistschoice.com/
You can choose which peel is right for you on the page:
http://www.makeupartistschoice.com/whichpeel.htm

For deep peel, you can visit:
http://www.makeupartistschoice.com/chemicalpeeldeep.htm
The 1 day kit will peel off 1 layer of skin, the 2 day kit will peel
off
2 layers of skin and so forth, up to 4 layers into the epidermis.

I hope you've found what you're looking for.
Feel free to ask clarification on whatever issue is on your mind.
Best regards,
Tox-ga

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Clarification of Answer by tox-ga on 05 May 2003 18:45 PDT

I'd like to add, the three I listed that cause skin rash/red blemishes
are commonly available for most local areas.  However, if this is not
the case for you, please let me know.  I will direct you to an online
store where you can order the products.

Best of luck,
Tox-ga

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Request for Answer Clarification by omer_h-ga on 27 May 2003 07:49 PDT

I need an on line store that will ship it to me (to Israel), via USPS
(and not FedEX, UPS etc.). about the peeling preparation, the
www.makeupartistschoice.com states that it intended  "for facial use
only"
willm it work the same on body skin? I need it to peel the skeen from
all over my body. will I have to use more to peel 1 square centimeter
of body skin then to peel 1 square centimeter of facial skin ?

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Clarification of Answer by tox-ga on 08 Jun 2003 18:27 PDT

Hi there,
I will post a link to store that will ship via USPS shortly.

The items that I have mentioned in my answer, generally a larger
portion should be used for body skin.  However, you should start with
the same amount and increase it from there to be safe.

Best regards,

An electronics supply store you can supply you with a spray can of a
product called (Freeze Mist), which is normally used to freeze
exectronic components.  If you spray it on your skin it will freeze
the surface skin and cause it to turn red and look like a rash for
about three days, and it may peal a little.  A week later you will
look normal again.  This could cause harm if you over do it. 
Dermatologists use this procedure to remove skin blemishes.  It kills
a very thin layer of surface skin which peals off leaving fresh new
skin in a few days.  Too much of it would ovbiously kill skin deeper
and could cause an open wound, so it could be dangerous.  Some
practice would give you a chance to learn how long to let the spray
freeze your skin.  A three second shot is a good starting point. 
Medical people would frown on letting untrained people do this. If you
are skeptical you may be able to talk a dermatologist into doing it
for a fee.

I don't really want to ask why you would want to do this, but probably
the closest match to what you have in mind would be tretinoin cream
obtained under prescription. I would not advise use without
supervision by a physician.

regards.