Achemical peel is a body treatment techniques used to improve and smoothen the texture of the facila skin,using a chemical solution that causes the skin to blister and eventually peel off. The regenerated skin is usually smoother and less wrinkled than the old skin. Thus, the term chemical peel is dervied. Some types of chemical peels can be purchased and administered without a medical license. Howqever people are advised to seek professional help from a demalotlogist, plastic surgeon,maxiiloficial surgeon, or otolaryngologist on a specific type of chemical peel before a procedure is performed.

Chemical peels, also known as derma-peeling are a technique used to improve the appearance of the skin. The new skin, when completed also is temporaily more sensitive to the skin.

The procedure is believed to encourage the growth of collagen,the fibre that holds the cells in the skin and keeps it looking plump and healthy

WHAT CONDITIONS DO A CHEMICAL PEEL TREAT?

Chemical peels are performed on the face, neck or hands. They can be used to ;

Reducs fine lines under the yes and around the mouth.

Treat wrinkles caused by sun damage, aging and hereidity factors

Improve the appearance of mild scarring

treat certain types of acnes

Reduce age spots, freckles and dark patches due to pregnancy or taking birth control pills(melasma)

Improve the look and feel of skin that is dull in texture and colour.
Areas of sun damage, which may contain precancerous keratoses that appear as scaly spots, may improve after chemical peeling.Following treatment, new pre-cancerous lesions are less likely to appear.

However, sags, bulges and more severe wrinkles do not respond well to chemical peels.They may require other kinds of cosmetic procedures:suc as carbon dioxide laser resurfacing, a facelift, brow lift, eyelid lift or soft tissue filter(collagen or fat).

WHO IS A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR A CHEMICAL PEEL?

Generally, fair-skinned and light- haired patients are ideal candidates for chemical peels. Darker skin types may also have a good results, depending upon the types of problem being treated.

HOW ARE CHEMICAL PEELS PERFORMED?

A chemical peelspeel can be performed in a doctor's office or in a surgery center as an outpatient procedure.

The skin is thoroughly cleansed with an agent that removes excess oils and the eyes and hair are protected. One or more chemical solutions such as GLYCOLIC ACID, TRICHLOROACETIC ACID, SALICYLIC ACID(e.g blemish control toner -mary kay), LACTIC ACID OR CARBOLIC ACID(PHENOL) arew applied to small areas on the skin. These applications produce a controlled wound, enabling new regenerated skin to appear.

THERE ARE SEVERAL TYPES OF CHEMICAL PEELS

ALPHA HYDROXY ACID PEELS(AHAs)
they are naturally occuring organic carboxylic acids such as glycolic acid, a natural constituents of sugar cane juices and lactic, found in sour milk and tomato juice. This is the mildest of the peel formulars and produces light peels for treatment of fine wrinkles, areas of dyrness, uneven pigmentation and acne. Alpha hydroxy acids can aslo be mixed with a facial wash or cream in lesser concentrations as pasrt of a daily skin-care regimen to improve the skin"s texture.

AHA PEELS ARE USED TO';;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;

reduce fine wrinkling
treat areas of dryness
reduce uneven pigmentation
aid in the control of acneeeeeee
smoothen rough dry skin
improve the texture of sun-damaged skin

AHA PEELS MAY;
caus stinging
cause skin redness
cause mild skin irritation
cause skin dryness
take multiple treatments for desired reults

BET A HYDOXY ACIS PEELS

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It is becoming common for the use of beta hydoxy acid(BHA) Peels to be used instead of the stronger Alpha Hydroxy(AHA) peels due to BHA's ability to get deeper into the pore that AHA. Studies shows that BHA control oils, acne,as well as remove dead skin cells to certain extent better than AHA's due to AHA's only working on the surface of the skin[b].SALICYLIC ACID IS A BHA[/b][color=#990000]

JESSNER'S PEEL is a combination of salicylic and lactic acids, and reorcinot. It is thought to break intracellular bridges between keratinocytes.

RETINOIC ACID PEEL
this is another BHA. A derivative of vitamin A. it is found in plants. Retinioc acid like Retin A causes the skin cell to shed rapidly as cell turnover and renewal is sped up. May burn very sensitive skin.

TRICHLOROACETIC ACID PEELS

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@fellybabe

When one rubs chemical peel,how long does it take for the skin to peel off? When can one wash it off?
Where can one buy it?

@ginky! its not a cream that can be bought over the counter, its a procedure(treatment)
that addresses those issues, u ll need to go see a dermatologist to get a chemical
peel,