A chemical peel is a procedure loved by many who are meticulous about their skin’s appearance as it has a way of improving many skin issues.
The procedure is performed by applying a chemical solution to the skin to remove the damaged top layers. This then allows for your skin to grow a clean and smooth layer, leaving you with flawless and radiant skin.
As someone about to embark on the procedure, it is important to understand what your skin needs as chemical peels range from light to mild and deep. The chemical peel to be used is usually determined by the severity of one’s skin problem and the results they aim to achieve.
After the procedure is done, one may experience redness and puffiness on the face which usually disappears in a day or two
Let us take a look at how chemical peels help your skin.
Give your skincare products a boost – The chemical solution curated by your aesthetician for your skin’s needs will take off the dull layer of the skin and birth fresh-looking skin. Aesthetics skin clinic WorldOfFaces adds, “Discarding the top layer of your skin will send a message to your living skin cells to multiply and move to the surface. This signals your body to boost collagen production, which will improve your skin’s elasticity. Additionally, this reaction increases the production of natural hyaluronic acid.”
Helps with acne – For those with acne-prone skin a light and medium peel chemical is usually used by aestheticians when looking to reduce and improve the skin. Application of the peel can, “Reduce inflammation, kill bacteria, increase absorption of topical treatments, decrease oil production and breakdown comedones,” adds health information hub Healthline.
Fights ageing – We all are going to age right! If we can help delay the effects of ageing on our skin, why not do it? After a chemical peel procedure, when the new skin grows back it is said to “trigger collagen (a protein naturally made by your skin) and elastin.” This in the process will help reduce ageing signs such as, “fine lines, age spots, wrinkles, dryness” and many others, shares Healthline.
Minimise sun damage – Our skin’s exposure to the sun is something we can not shy away from, but this natural goodness can come at a hefty price, as it may cause damage to our skin. It is for this reason that the application of sunscreen is advised throughout all seasons of the year. WorldOfFaces states that undergoing a mild chemical peel may help, “sun spots, freckles and other pigmentation” issues.
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