Chemical Peel
Chemical Peel
A chemical peel is a skin treatment that can be used on the face or body to diminish and potentially eliminate a wide range of skin conditions and to improve the general state and appearance of the skin.
As the name suggests, it’s a form of chemical exfoliation where the outermost layer of the skin is removed by destroying dead skin cells and causing a layer to peel off. Chemical peeling agents – mainly different acids – are applied to the skin, and in a few days, the affected layer peels off.
Types of Chemical Peels
The basic categorization of chemical peels is based on their intensity, into 3 groups:
- Light chemical peels - these only affect the outer layer of the epidermis, cause light flaking, and are suitable for minor, superficial imperfections and general refreshment of complexion
- Medium-depth - a bit more intense, these chemical peels affect the epidermis and a portion of the dermis and are used for deeper imperfections
- Deep peels - a very intense form of chemical peel, these are serious dermatological treatments that remove a thick layer of skin, only used for deeply-rooted imperfections
In general, all 3 types are used for more or less all skin conditions; the choice depends on the severity of the condition.
Recovery Period
Recovering after a chemical peel implies waiting out for old, intentionally destroyed skin to peel off and reveal new, healthier and just better skin underneath.
Chemical peels work through exfoliation, and the flaking that comes after the treatment is actually to be desired. However, everyone’s skin reacts differently and it’s possible to get minimal to no peeling, but it’s also possible to get intense peeling with large patches. Both scenarios are normal.
The peeling is expected to start around day 2-3 and last for 5-7 days. This is the biggest side effect, and it is what is a chemical peel best known for.
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