Chemical Peel

We are often made to think that chemicals are bad for our skin. But not all chemicals are harmful. The term ‘acid’ may seem dreadful, but relax; Glycolic acid is an extract from sugarcane, lactic acid from sour milk and salicylic acid from wintergreen. These ingredients will not burn or irritate your skin rather will help in skin rejuvenation. Repeated peels will generate more collagen and elastin ensuring that the skin will remain rejuvenated and in optimal condition.  

What does Chemical Peel do?

The chemical applied to the skin breaks into the layers of skin, vitalizing the deeper layers of skin to produce new cells and provokes collagen reworking. This helps to remove the outer damaged layer, thus accelerating the normal process of exfoliation. The underlying new regenerated skin is smoother, shinier, even toned and less wrinkly. 

Chemical peels have been proven to: 

1. Improve appearance and texture of skin – Reduce fine lines and wrinkles 

2. Treat acne scars and pigmentation from acne blemishes

3. Reduce acne breakouts, smooth acne-prone skin

4. Reduce age spots, sun spots, and dark spots from pregnancy and birth control pills (melasma)

5. Reduce under eye circle  

Chemical Peel- All Skin Type 

A chemical peel works well for all skin types and is not limited to problem skin only. On the contrary, it can act as prevention against skin problems if used wisely. A mild peel at regular interval may stimulate the cell turnover time leading to the formation of new cells faster and exfoliation of dead cells. This will ensure that your skin remains soft, supple and healthy for years.

WHAT ARE THE  INDICATIONS     

 Pigmentary disorders

1. Melasma

2. Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation

3. Tanning

4. Acne / Acne Scars 

 Skin rejuvenation 

1. Aged skin

2. Sun damaged skin

3. Wrinkles/ dull patchy skin

Types of Chemical Peels:

a. Mild or Superficial peels

b. Strong or Deep peels

WHAT ARE THE PEELING AGENTS USED?

  • Salicylic acid 
  • Retinoic acid/ Tretinoin/ Yellow peel  
  • TCA  
  • Glycolic acid 
  • Mandelic acid 
  • Lactic acid 
  • Malic acid 
  • Citric acid 
  • Lactic acid 
  • Kojic acid 
  • Ferulic acid

Steps in Chemical peel procedure:

1. Cleansing the skin to remove dirt and sebum.

2. Having a test patch followed by application of peel solution (one might experience little warm to hot or tingling or stinging sensation) 

3. Neutralization of the solution & removing excess solution

4. Applying products containing sunscreen and skin lightening, skin repair properties.

A mild peel only tingles on the application, or maybe a little irritating, whereas a medium / deep peel burns for a few minutes on the application.

Who is not a Good Candidate for a Chemical Peel?

1. Pregnant or lactating women

2. History of sun allergies 

3. Keloid or hypertrophic scars / Facial warts / Cold sores or fever blisters / Hepatitis / HIV

4. Prior bad reaction to a peel 

5. Radiation treatment for cancer / Surgery or cryosurgery, a month prior, to the area that is to be treated.   

What ARE THE AFTER-EFFECTS OF PEEL?   

  • Mild redness, mild burning for few minutes to hours
  • Mild scaling, temporary change in colour or mild darkening of skin for few days  
  • Newly rejuvenated skin starts appearing

IT IS A SAFE PROCEDURE WHICH CAN BE DONE AT REGULAR INTERVALS TO KEEP SKIN YOUNG AND RADIANT.