At home chemical peel is a great alternative to at home microdermabrasion kits for those who are looking for more intense treatment results. A chemical peel is able to work with deeper skin layers and is effective in reducing deeper skin imperfections such as wrinkles, fine lines, enlarged pores, skin patches, and acne scars. First what is a chemical peel? A chemical peel is a process where a variety of chemical solutions are placed on the skin to remove the outer layer of dead skin cells. It can be extremely helpful in treating skin suffering from aging, sun damage, and acne. After a chemical peel your skin will be rejuvenated and healthier. Here are some facts to know about home chemical peels.
Can anyone administer a chemical peel?
Unfortunately no, a peel can cause an injury to skin and caution must be taken to not use inappropriate acids or cause scarring.
Are all chemical peels the same?
Just as skin types are different from person to person so are skin peels. There are 3 types of chemical peels. Progressive peels, mid-depth peels, deep peels. In an at home treatment you do not want to do anything other than the progressive peel. The progressive peel does not cause immediate exfoliation and removes only the outer layer of skin.
How to choose an at home chemical peel kit?
There are many different types of kits available in the market and they are mainly different by the different groups of chemical acid. The types of acid kits may have include, glycolic acid, tca or trichloroethanoic acid, lactic acid and salicylic acid. Each of these acid groups addresses different skin problems and is recommended you research each one before buying a kit.
Once you have decided the type of acid you use for your peel you want to make sure and do a patch test. Before you completely cover your face with a chemical that may have a bad reaction to your skin you want to test it on a small area of your face.
Once you have tested the small area and seem not to have a bad reaction then you need to perform the chemical peels. You will need to remove make up on your face and neck. Then brush the acid onto your face avoiding eyes and mouth. Let sit for 5 minutes, remove with a towel or napkin. Make sure to use the post peeling cream to make sure your face gets the hydration needed. Home chemical peels work well just make sure you read the directions!
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