How Lactic Acid Peel can Save You Time, Stress, and Money.
If you have a sensitive skin and is prone to irritation, salicylic acid peel is practically the best for you than glycolic or lactic acid peel. This kind of peel is often less irritating as they have anti-inflammatory, micro bacterial and anesthetic properties.
Application of salicylic acid peel does not only treat your acne but also can lighten your skin color. This doesn't have much post-treatment effects, only redness and shiny that can go off after a couple of days. It is excellent for improving skin tone, minimizing fine lines, removing blackheads and whiteheads, as well as reducing acne and sebum production. Unlike alpha hydroxyl acids which are extracted from fruits and plants, salicylic acid chemical peel is synthetically made in the lab.
How does salicylic acid peel works?
Both alpha hydroxyl (such as glycolic and lactic) and beta hydroxyl (such as salicylic) acid peels works by loosening the reactive element that holds the dead and old skin together resulting in the appearance of healthy, fairer complexion. The one and probably the best advantage of using salicylic acid peel is its anti-inflammatory property that keeps the skin from irritation. To add, this chemical peel unlike other AHAs is lipid-soluble. So if you have an oily skin this chemical peel is beneficial for you.
They can infiltrate oily skin to remove dust, dirt and accumulated sebum and thus cleansing the pores. To people who suffers from clogged pores, acne and blemishes, this peel is best for you. The use of this chemical peel should be handled carefully as beta hydroxyl acids can poison the user when inhaled.
Pre and Post-treatment
As most advised before doing peeling treatments, the skin should be prepared first by thoroughly cleansing the area to be treated and ensure that it is dried well. website Apply the peel solution into the skin. Leave for at least 10-15 minutes and wash it off with water. Relax the face by applying a mild soap or cream, moisturizer or my personal favorite, cold compress to help any irritation and tingling sensation that might occur. You may observe redness, and flakes may start to appear. The skin's topmost layer will gradually strip off days after allowing a renewed skin to show.
The cost of the treatment might be a little pricey, especially if treatments done in derma clinics. But you can also apply salicylic acid chemical peel in the comfort of your own home. Extra precaution is needed though. You are advised to wear full-spectrum sunscreen, preferably with higher SPF's to avoid sun exposure that might result to skin irritation.