I wonder if some of you guys have
ever tried this? Some call it a chemical peel, some chemexfoliation or just
derma-peeling. Basically, it is a technique to improve the appearance of
pigment changes in the skin, acne scars, mild sun damage, or fine wrinkles.
It’s
also meant to reduce dark patches due to pregnancy or taking contraceptive
pills.
The chemical peels destroy and remove the upper layers of skin to allow for skin regrowth, improving the look and feel of skin that is dull in texture and colour.
There are different types of chemical
peels, depending on how strong a chemical (acid) is used. Superficial peels are
the mildest type and usually use glycolic acid. This peel may slightly reduce but unfortunately :( does not eliminate signs
of aging. Medium peels are used to treat mild to moderate wrinkles, long-term
sun damage and pigment changes. And the
most extreme, deep peels are used to treat severe wrinkles, long-term sun
damage and pronounced pigment changes BUT -and this is very important so take
note - deep peels are not done on darker skin types, because they bleach the
skin (!!!)
So yes, generally speaking, loads
of benefits in terms of improved look of your skin … but remember that although
deeper peels result in more dramatic effects, they also entail higher risks,
increased pain, and longer healing time. Crusting, scaling and swelling may be
common and increased sensitivity to sunlight. And if you guys have a history of
herpes outbreaks then you are especially prone to infection after a chemical
peel.
So what’s your take on that? I guess it is matter of
balancing out …
I will check out a few beauty clinics and then make up my
mind:)
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