Results of Xanthel ® Removal Cream

These Xanthel results follow one real customer through every stage, with a photo and a plain description for each day, so you know exactly what to expect before you order.

Does Xanthel Really Work?

Xanthel® is a cosmetic gel designed to improve the look of xanthelasma, and the photos on this page show what that looked like for one customer, from the day she applied it to day 11. Everyone’s skin heals at its own pace, so we always suggest emailing us a photo first; we’ll tell you honestly whether Xanthel® suits your patches.

Our customer had two xanthelasma patches, one on each upper eyelid, and had already tried natural remedies without any change. She applied Xanthel® at home, once, and agreed to photograph the whole process for us. You’ll find more customers on our Xanthel before and after page, and you can read Xanthel reviews on the Xanthel® kit page.

Before Using Xanthel®

Two raised yellow patches, one on each upper eyelid, close to the inner corners. This is the starting point for every photo below, so it’s worth comparing each day back to this one. Patches like these, raised and well defined, are a common starting point.

Day 1: Straight After Applying

Here you can see exactly where Xanthel® was applied: only on the patches, not the skin around them. The whole application took her less than two minutes at home, following the instructions in her kit. The area looks pale and slightly raised at first, which is the expected first stage. Most people only need to apply it once.

Day 2: Redness And The Start Of A Scab

By day 2 the patches have turned red and the surface is starting to firm up into a scab. This is the skin’s normal healing response, and it’s where the old patch begins to come away.

Because her patches were fairly thick, the area looks quite noticeable at this stage. She kept it clean and dry, didn’t touch or pick at it, and followed the aftercare steps in her kit each morning and evening. Many people choose to apply Xanthel® before a weekend or a few quiet days for this reason.

Day 4: The Scab Darkens

On day 4 the scab has darkened and dried, and the redness around it has started to calm down. Underneath, new skin is forming. It’s important to leave the scab alone now; letting it come away by itself gives the skin the most even chance to heal.

Day 6: A Close-Up Of The Healing Stage

This close-up shows the scab beginning to lift at its edges. You can see fresh, pink skin starting to show around it, which is a good sign that healing is on track. The area may feel a little tight or itchy at this point; that’s normal, and a light, fragrance-free moisturiser around the edges can help, as long as you keep it off the scab itself.

Day 8: The Scabs Come Away

This full-face photo shows how far things have moved in just over a week. Most of the scab has come away, and the yellow patches have gone from view, leaving pink, new skin where they were. You can see both eyes healing at the same pace.

That pinkness is normal and fades gradually over the following weeks as the new skin settles and matches the colour around it. Protecting it from strong sun during this time helps it even out.

Day 10: Right Eye

A closer look at the right eye on day 10. The scab has fully gone, and the new skin is smooth, with just a soft pink tone that will keep fading over the coming weeks. There’s no cut or stitch line, just new skin.

Day 10: Left Eye

And the left eye on the same day. Compare it with the first photo on this page: where there was a raised yellow patch, there’s now fresh, settling skin. Both eyes have healed in step with each other.

Day 11: Settling Skin

By day 11 the eyelids look calm and even, with only a light pink tone left where the patches used to be. Over the next few weeks that colour blends in with the surrounding skin; how quickly depends on your skin tone and how carefully the area is protected from sun.

What Do Xanthel Results Look Like Day By Day?

On day 1 the patch looks pale where Xanthel® was applied. By day 2 it’s red and a scab begins to form, which darkens around day 4. From about day 6 the scab lifts at the edges, and by days 8 to 11 it has come away, leaving pink new skin that fades over the following weeks.

Most people find the first week the most noticeable, which is why many plan their application around a few quiet days. Larger or thicker patches can take a little longer, and a few people need a second application, so there’s enough in every kit for that. If you’d like to know how it’s designed to work and why each kit is made to order, see how Xanthel works.