There is no doubt that flawless skin reflects youth and beauty. To achieve young and blemish free skin is a dream of every woman. During the 20s, skin is plump, glowing and clear of spots. The most fearful skin issues that most of the women fret about in their 20s are the appearance of fine lines, pigmentation, acne breakouts, skin dullness and acne scars. These conditions are possible to improve through glycolic chemical peel treatment.
Chemical acid peels have been around since ages which make them time tested and the most tried treatment for improving the overall health of the skin. There are many types of chemical skin peels that are now offered by cosmetic practitioners and dermatologists which are performed for improving a variety of skin common skin concerns such as salicylic acid peel, mandelic and glycolic acid peel. These peels are ideal for treating pigmentation, fine lines, uneven skin tone and dullness.
Glycolic chemical peel is simply a chemical peel that has glycolic acid as its primary component. It is most popular for the treatment of fine lines, wrinkles and acne. Glycolic acid is a member of the family of alpha hydroxyl acids and is a fruit acid derived from sugar cane. When the glycolic acid chemical peel is applied on the skin, it exfoliates the dead, old and rough skin layer from the surface. When the rough and dull skin layer is removed, it reveals fresh and new skin. This layer is without damage and appears fresher.
Mild glycolic acid peels are usually suitable for most individuals and can even be used without any specific skin concern to improve the overall appearance of the skin. The peel has little to no downtime and few side temporary side effects.
Normally, dermatologist or cosmetic practitioner assess and evaluate your skin type and concerns before performing the skin peel treatment. A cleanser with a low concentration of glycolic acid is used to prepare the skin for the treatment. Then a glycolic acid peel solution with a controlled percentage of glycolic acid is applied to the target skin areas for 3-5 minutes. When the peel solution is applied on the skin it causes slight tingling and burning sensation which is not painful or uncomfortable. The solution is neutralised after the prescribed duration and the skin is protected with SPF moisturiser. The complete treatment procedure takes about 10-15 minutes and after the peel, the skin appears slightly red and glowing.
The glycolic peel has two benefits. Firstly, it exfoliates the dead, dull and tough skin layer and secondly it penetrates through the upper skin layer to rejuvenate and regenerate the new skin cells. As the dead skin layer is removed, it unveils a smooth, even skin tone and texture without blemishes.
Following the glycolic chemical peel treatment, the skin becomes more sensitive to the sun rays so it is essential to wear a good SPF sunscreen while leaving for outdoors. The results of the glycolic peel are subtle yet immediately noticeable. However, full results take a week or so to become visible. If patient’s skin does not look better even after the few weeks following the treatment, then a stronger concentration of the peel might be needed to achieve the desired results.
Normally, dermatologist or cosmetic practitioner assess and evaluate your skin type and concerns before performing the skin peel treatment. A cleanser with a low concentration of glycolic acid is used to prepare the skin for the treatment. Then a glycolic acid peel solution with a controlled percentage of glycolic acid is applied to the target skin areas for 3-5 minutes. When the peel solution is applied on the skin it causes slight tingling and burning sensation which is not painful or uncomfortable. The solution is neutralised after the prescribed duration and the skin is protected with SPF moisturiser. The complete treatment procedure takes about 10-15 minutes and after the peel, the skin appears slightly red and glowing.
The glycolic peel has two benefits. Firstly, it exfoliates the dead, dull and tough skin layer and secondly it penetrates through the upper skin layer to rejuvenate and regenerate the new skin cells. As the dead skin layer is removed, it unveils a smooth, even skin tone and texture without blemishes.
Following the glycolic chemical peel treatment, the skin becomes more sensitive to the sun rays so it is essential to wear a good SPF sunscreen while leaving for outdoors. The results of the glycolic peel are subtle yet immediately noticeable. However, full results take a week or so to become visible. If patient’s skin does not look better even after the few weeks following the treatment, then a stronger concentration of the peel might be needed to achieve the desired results.
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