6 Amazing Benefits of a Chemical Peel Which You May Not Have Known
Smoother, younger-looking skin is hidden just beyond the surface—literally. Why not peel back old, damaged skin to reveal a healthier layer underneath? Chemical peels are among the most popular minimally-invasive skin procedures. Today, more people are choosing this treatment option to experience numerous skin benefits. With a single treatment, you’ll start noticing the difference. Curious as to the benefits of chemical peels? Keep reading to discover the 6 benefits of this treatment.
1. Give Your Skincare Products a Boost
During your treatment, a skin aesthetician will apply a solution of chemicals to the surface of your skin. When removed, the chemical peel will take dull surface skin cells along with it. 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. As a result, your skin will begin to look and feel younger.
Smoother skin appears more radiant. It’s also more receptive to skincare products. After a chemical peel, you’ll notice your skincare products will work better, now that there are no longer dead skin cells at the surface of your skin. This makes it easier for your products to be absorbed by your skin’s surface.
2. Easy Exfoliation
At the beginning of your treatment, a professional will first thoroughly clean your skin. Then, they’ll apply a chemical solution (such as glycolic or salicylic acid) to a small area of your skin. Most chemical peels have a gel-like consistency. This layer creates a controlled wound. You’ll feel a slight burning sensation, which lasts about 10 minutes. When the chemical solution is removed, new skin will take the place of old skin. This process allows the chemical peel to reach deeper than other solutions.
One of the reasons many people request a deep chemical peel is to experience smoother-looking skin. Chemical peels also improve your skin tone and texture. After removing dead skin cells, the peel will also deposit skin-healing ingredients onto your skin. Now your skin has been exfoliated, giving your skin a boost. If you want a skincare treatment that will leave your skin feeling smooth, try a chemical peel.
3. Minimise Sun Damage
A chemical peel benefits patients with hyper-pigmentation as well. Hyper-pigmentation causes some patches of skin to appear darker than others. While normal, increased skin pigmentation sometimes occurs if you’re suffering from another condition. For example, Addison’s disease sometimes produces hyper-pigmentation. Requesting a mild chemical peel can help heal your sun spots, freckles, and other pigmentation problems. Sun damage can also age your skin, causing fine lines and blotchiness. With a chemical peel, you can ease these symptoms.
4. Control Melasma
Melasma is a type of hyper-pigmentary disorder that’s often resistant to certain treatments. While a common, chronic form of skin hyper-pigmentation, Melasma can negatively impact a person’s self-esteem and quality of life. In some cases, this condition is caused by hormonal surges. Patients who are pregnant may notice an increase in Melasma during and after their pregnancy. While taking a birth control pill can help balance hormones and Melasma, there isn’t a permanent cure for this condition. Many patients treat this condition with sunblock and hormone management. Other patients have found that a chemical peel benefits their Melasma as well. If you’re noticing an increase in pigmentation problems, try a chemical peel to try relieve the symptoms of this disorder.
5. Soften Fine Lines
There are three types of chemical peels, ranging from mild too deep. Each formula can help treat different skin issues. The best option for deep scars and wrinkles, however, is a deep peel. Unlike other peels, which may require more than one treatment, a single deep chemical peel often provides results after one session. However, the downtime post treatment is rather long.
Deep peels are usually more popular among older clients. These peels can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles near the forehead, eyes, and mouth. For moderate lines, a medium-peel is also effective. After a medium or deep peel, make sure to protect your skin from the sun. Wear a hat and a layer of SPF sunscreen. Otherwise, you could permanently change your skin’s texture or colour. Protecting your skin after a deep chemical peel will also help prolong the treatment’s results.
6. Reduce Acne Marks
Some chemical peels can help ease your acne breakouts. They can also help reduce scarring from skin blemishes. Chemical peels unclog your pores and remove blackheads from the surface of your skin. At the same time, they’re also able to deposit ingredients into the skin that help your post-pimple marks fade away. The best chemical peel for acne will contain salicylic and lactic acid. Salicylic acid also lingers in your skin’s pores. This allows the acid to keep the pores clear over a period of time. Unlike resurfacing lasers, choosing a chemical peel will require no downtime. It’s also safe for all skin tones. A surfacing laser could also result in an acne flare-up, so a chemical peel benefits acne-prone skin better than this alternative treatment.
The benefits of chemical peels are many, it helps with skin rejuvenation, acne prone skin and Melasma. At World of Faces we offer a range of various peels, each one designed to suit your skin type and lifestyle. Visit us for a free skin analysis and we’ll help you choose the correct treatment. At World of Faces we believe each person deserves to love the skin they’re in.
Disclaimer: A Chemical Peel should only ever be done by a certified professional like the team at World of Faces. Book a complimentary skin analysis with us and let us help you achieve your skin goals.
