Peel Your Way to Better Skin!
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
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Chemical facial peels vary in strength, and only professionals can administer stronger acid concentrations. These treatments can be repeated every week or two due to rapid recovery rates. Multiple treatments may be needed to see the desired results.
The face should be thoroughly cleansed prior to application. Peels are usually left on the face for only a few minutes, depending on the strength. The solution is then neutralized and washed off. Mild redness, stinging and irritation may occur. Stronger peels may cause more redness and the recovery time may last several days. There is little to no recovery time with milder glycolic treatments. Mild peeling may occur for a few days following treatment.
Mild forms of glycolic chemical peels containing less than 10% acid can be used by consumers at home. Stronger peels containing a higher concentration of acids are administered by professionals such as dermatologists. Other types of chemical peels offered by professionals include beta hydroxyl acid peels, trichloroacetic acid peels, retinoic acid peels, and phenol peels. These deeper treatments are much stronger and are often administered with sedation and pain medication.
Alpha hydroxy acids can also be included in facial cleansers in lower concentrations. These facial washes cleanse and buff away surface cells, leaving the skin smooth and fresh. Mild acidic cleansers can be included in a daily skincare routine. They gently retexture the skin over a period of a few months.
Glycolic acid has an excellent capacity to penetrate the skin, and is used for many types of facial care products. With higher concentrations and long term use, glycolic acid can also affect the deeper skin layers. Elastin and collagen can regenerate leaving fine lines and wrinkles less noticeable.
Glycolic acid peels have the ability to rejuvenate the skin by increasing the shedding of old damaged surface cells. This improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and strips away plugs where acne can form. Chemical peel treatments containing glycolic acid reduce uneven pigmentation, smooth rough dry skin, control acne, and improve the texture of sun damaged skin.