According to the statistics of American Association of Plastic Surgeons, chemical skin peel treatments have been rated among the top five minimally invasive aesthetic procedures. With more and more people becoming interested in the non-invasive skin revitalizing treatments, chemical skin peels have become increasingly popular. Many people now opt for at home chemical skin peel treatments but how effective these peels are? This depends on numerous factors, including which product you are using for skin peeling, your skin type and the skin concerns you want to treat.
If you are not sure about whether to choose at home peel treatment or professional skin peel treatment, then this will help to take your decision.
Chemical skin peel treatment
A chemical peel treatment is not the one in which ‘one size fits all’. There are various chemicals available that can be used to be exfoliate and rejuvenate the skin depending on the skin type and concerns which need treatment. However, regardless of the types of skin and acid used, the chemical peel is applied topically on the skin which dissolves the upper skin layers to remove the dead skin layers and stimulate a natural wound healing process which generate new skin tissues.
At home chemical skin peel
The most commonly available at home skin peels are glycolic acid and alpha hydroxyl acid peels. These peels are often available as over-the-counter products for use at home with lower concentrations of the acid. These peels only work superficially at the level of epidermis and does not penetrate deeper into dermis skin layers. At home peels offer convenience and affordability. These chemical peels remove the dead skin cells, improve complexion, acne, fine lines, increase cell turnover to some extent, improves sun damage and smooth skin. But they do not produce the results as that of professional chemical peel treatment.
Professional skin peel treatment
At home skin peel only addresses the superficial skin concerns while professional peel treatment when done appropriately gives outstanding overall skin rejuvenating results. It exfoliates, rejuvenates and revitalizes skin in general bringing about noticeable improvements in skin tone and texture. Such results are not possible to achieve with at home chemical skin peel.
A dermatologist or cosmetic practitioner can do a much better job in choosing the suitable peel treatment that suits your skin type and target your skin concerns while producing the optimal results that you wish to achieve. At home peel which you buy over-the-counter may not prove to be appropriate for your skin type and issue which can result in side effects like itching, skin burning or irritation or further pigmentation.
Thus, if you are not exactly sure about your skin type and concerns which you wish to address, it is better to visit a professional dermatologist or skin specialist who can provide you with a custom tailored skin peel treatment appropriate for your skin type with higher strengths of acid for quick and effective results with few temporary side effects.
Chemical skin peel treatment
A chemical peel treatment is not the one in which ‘one size fits all’. There are various chemicals available that can be used to be exfoliate and rejuvenate the skin depending on the skin type and concerns which need treatment. However, regardless of the types of skin and acid used, the chemical peel is applied topically on the skin which dissolves the upper skin layers to remove the dead skin layers and stimulate a natural wound healing process which generate new skin tissues.
At home chemical skin peel
The most commonly available at home skin peels are glycolic acid and alpha hydroxyl acid peels. These peels are often available as over-the-counter products for use at home with lower concentrations of the acid. These peels only work superficially at the level of epidermis and does not penetrate deeper into dermis skin layers. At home peels offer convenience and affordability. These chemical peels remove the dead skin cells, improve complexion, acne, fine lines, increase cell turnover to some extent, improves sun damage and smooth skin. But they do not produce the results as that of professional chemical peel treatment.
Professional skin peel treatment
At home skin peel only addresses the superficial skin concerns while professional peel treatment when done appropriately gives outstanding overall skin rejuvenating results. It exfoliates, rejuvenates and revitalizes skin in general bringing about noticeable improvements in skin tone and texture. Such results are not possible to achieve with at home chemical skin peel.
A dermatologist or cosmetic practitioner can do a much better job in choosing the suitable peel treatment that suits your skin type and target your skin concerns while producing the optimal results that you wish to achieve. At home peel which you buy over-the-counter may not prove to be appropriate for your skin type and issue which can result in side effects like itching, skin burning or irritation or further pigmentation.
Thus, if you are not exactly sure about your skin type and concerns which you wish to address, it is better to visit a professional dermatologist or skin specialist who can provide you with a custom tailored skin peel treatment appropriate for your skin type with higher strengths of acid for quick and effective results with few temporary side effects.