Chemical peels are a great treatment to improve your skin’s appearance. By applying a chemical solution to the skin, it causes ‘blistering’ that eventually peels off to reveal smoother, less-wrinkled skin; this is a technique that has been used for centuries to promote the regeneration of improved skin tissue.
While there are many types of skin peels to choose from, it can be overwhelming deciding what’s best for you—after all, putting acid on your face doesn’t sound like an obviously safe procedure! Fortunately, any skin care professional will be able to determine your skin type and discuss the possible benefits of one skin peel over another for you specifically.
Typically, darker skin tones will come out uneven after a chemical peel (causing the skin to become darker or lighter depending on the depth of the peel), but you can still benefit from certain peels. While skin bulges, sags, and deep wrinkles don’t react as positively to the peels.
So, chemical peels are best for lighter-skinned individuals, but everyone can still benefit (though other cosmetic procedures would be more effective, such as lifts or laser resurfacing). Regardless of who you are, contact us to recommend the best treatment plan for your specific needs.
Chemical peels vary in their depth, providing gentler effects on the surface or intense cleansing deep into your skin. There are also various chemicals that can be applied which produce different effects depending on your goal. Here’s three chemicals used in peels and a little about them:
For people with sensitive skin, you’ll have to be careful with intense chemical peels, while everyone who gets a peel should be wary of too much exposure to heat or the sun for two days after. And expect to return for more peels since they work best when repeated; ideally, a series of six peels over three weeks.
Now that you know a little about chemical peels, it’s time to go visit a skin care professional, discuss what types of peels they offer, and determine what’s best for you. Your skin will be glowing and smooth before you know it. Just make sure you don’t get a peel that doesn’t suit your skin!