Knowing More About Acid Peels

Acid Peels, How Can You Take Advantage

Derived from sugar cane, glycolic acid is a naturally occurring acid and it's a part of the larger family of acids called alpha hydroxyl, most commonly known as fruit acids. Because of its beneficial effects, glycolic acid is used generally for chemical peels that are applied directly on the skin. The result is that the top layer of the skin will be exfoliated,this will stimulate the growth of collagen a lot. If you didn't know yet, using one such type of peel you will be able to treat acne, fine wrinkles, dry skin and hyper pigmentation. 

But how can you actually take advantage of acid peels?

1. First of all you will need to find a medical practitioner or esthetician who will apply your peel. While the milder peels are safe to be applied by estheticians, if you will want to go with a deeper one, then it's better you will get in touch with a doctor. Moderate to deep peels are recommended if you have skin issues you want to treat.

2. Before taking up the procedure you will have to determine whether you are a good candidate for it or not. If you know yourself of having a bad history of sun burns or keloid scars, then you shouldn't try one such peel. Make sure that you will discuss your skin history with the doctor beforehand.

3. Four weeks ahead of the peel, you will need to start preparing your skin for it. Stop exfoliating your skin using abrasive cleansers or sponges and if you take Retin-A, stop taking it prior to the peel.

4. At this point you will need to apply the peel, the glycolic acid will sit on your face for several minutes. When the peel is applied to the skin you will feel a tingling and burning sensation on the area.

5. When the skin will start feeling very uncomfortable it's time you will tell this to your doctor or maybe esthetician. At this time the peel is ready for neutralization.

6. As your skin will heal you will need to make use of the cream your doctor or esthetician gave you. Generally the cream is applied immediately after the procedure. After that you will have to continue using it for several days.

7. If needed you will have to return to the rest of your peel series. Some individuals will see results after one session, others will require going with a few or several sessions until their skin will look as they want it to.

Tips and Warnings. 

Flaky skin should not be picked after your peel. Just let it slough away naturally, because picking will cause scarring.If you're a man make sure you don't shave in the same day you get your peel. Following a glycolic peel you will need to avoid the sun or your skin will develop a brownish discoloration. It's one of the most common side effects people experience and in some cases it can be permanent. After having a glycolic peel you will have to wear sunscreen of at least SPF30.