Choosing the right chemical skin peeling treatment
What is a chemical skin peel?
A chemical skin peel treatment is a non-surgical aesthetic treatment.
It involves application of a chemical solution which peel off the dull, damaged skin layer to revel fresh and young skin underneath.
When applied on the skin the old damaged skin layer blisters off.
It can be used on the face, hands and neck.
Benefits of using skin peels
Chemical skin peeling treatment offers multiple benefits for treating numerous skin conditions.
Helps in lightening age spots, dark skin patches & freckles.
Reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Treats sun damaged skin
Treats acne and acne scarring
Improves mild skin scarring
Improves skin texture and tone
How to choose the right skin peel treatment?
Choosing the right skin peeling treatment can be a daunting task.
The choice of the peel depends on the skin issues that needs to be addressed as well as on the skin type.
There are different kinds of skin peels available having different concentrations and strengths.
How to choose the right skin peel treatment?
There are two common types of chemical peels available in market.
AHAs (Alpha Hydroxy Acid)
These include glycolic, lactic and citric acid.
These exfoliate the upper skin layer, epidermis and upper dermis.
Improves skin tone, texture, sun damaged skin, fine wrinkles and lines, Dermatitis and Eczema, scarring, dull , dry and pigmented skin.
How to choose the right skin peel treatment?
BHAs (Beta Hydroxy Acid)
These comprise of salicylic acids.
They penetrate through the skin pores and reach skin dermis.
Clear pores as well as exfoliate skin.
Possess anti-inflammatory properties
Treat skin various skin conditions such as acne, acne scarring, enlarged pores, black and whiteheads, oily skin, melasma, warts and actinic keratosis.
General guidelines for choosing a peel
While choosing the DIY skin peeling treatment, check the concentration of AHA or BHA in the product.
Start with low percentages and gradually move upwards till you find the best percentage for your skin exfoliation.
Remember that the higher the percentage of acid in peel, the deeper will be the penetration of chemical into the skin, which will slough off more dead skin cells and remove more damaged skin.
General guide lines for choosing a peel
Develop understanding about the risks of chemical skin peeling.
The treatment can cause skin irritation, redness and peeling.
The stronger the peel, the more will be the recovery time.
Always do spot testing before an application of a product on your skin to check its tolerance on your skin.
The best time to test a product is on Saturday night because you will have a recovery time in case it cause skin irritation and redness.