Chemical peels can peel back the dull surface of the skin and expose healthy skin underneath. The skin is the largest organ in the body, so it’s important to take care of it through a healthy skincare routine. Even with a regular skincare routine age, the sun, and the environment can take their toll on the skin, causing age spots, wrinkles, fine lines, and discoloration. Chemical peels improve fine lines, acne, discoloration, and more.
How Do Chemical Peels Work?
A chemical peel is a treatment that can improve the skin’s appearance. Your doctor will apply a chemical solution to your skin, which removes the outermost layer(s) of skin, causing it to blister and eventually peel off. This reveals smoother and less wrinkled skin underneath the old skin. While chemical peels are most often used on the face, they can also be used on the neck or hands as well.
The benefits of chemical peels include:
· An overall improvement in the look and feel of skin
· Improved appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
· Improved appearance of mild scarring
· Improved appearance of acne
· Improved appearance of age spots, freckles, dark patches, and other skin discolorations
What Type of Chemical Peel Should I Get?
While chemical peels are a great solution for a fresher and brighter complexion, there are a few different types of chemical peels. Depending on your skin type and goals, it’s important to have an open dialogue with your doctor so that they can recommend the best option for you.
Glycolic Peels
Glycolic acid is often a go-to option when it comes to chemical peels. Because of its small molecular structure, it can penetrate deep within the skin to dissolve dead skin cells and excess sebum. This reveals smooth, bright, and younger-looking skin. Glycolic peels stimulate the body’s natural collagen production, which, over time, gives the skin a more youthful appearance and diminishes fine lines and wrinkles. Glycolic peels can also even out skin tone by lightening sun and age spots as well as keeping acne at bay by keeping pores clean.
Salicylic Peels
A salicylic peel is a great solution for those with acne-prone skin. Salicylic acid is an oil-soluble solution, meaning it can penetrate deeply into congested pores to clear them out. Salicylic peels clear away the oily buildup that contributes to whiteheads and blackheads. It can also offer relief to those with inflamed breakouts.
TCA Peels
TCA peels penetrate deeper than glycolic peels or salicylic peels. This makes them a good choice for those who have scarring or pigmentation issues they wish to address. In addition, TCA peels help reduce the appearance of fine lines, sun damage, and acne scars. You should always consult your doctor before moving forward with chemical peels, but this is especially true with TCA peels. Because a TCA peel penetrates deeply into the skin, it should only be done by a licensed professional.
Overall, chemical peels are an effective solution to achieving smoother, more youthful-looking skin with an even tone. If you are looking to refresh and rejuvenate dull-looking skin, speak to your doctor about chemical peels. Your doctor can help you choose the solution that is right for your skin and your goals.
