To improve the condition: dark spots, dull skin, shallow wrinkles... at cosmetic clinics, we are often advised to perform skin peels. So are you sure you understand what skin peeling is? And should I peel my skin or not? Let's answer questions about skin peels with Dermalogica in this article!
What is skin peeling?
Before finding the answer to the question: Should I peel my face or not? We need to understand clearly what skin peeling is?
Skin peeling is also known by other names such as: chemical peeling or biological skin replacement. This is a cosmetic treatment method often applied to skin areas such as the face, neck, back, hands...
Simply put, skin peeling is the process of replacing aging skin cells (old skin) with new skin cells. Aging old skin cells are the cause of the skin's surface becoming dark and rough. Skin peels work by using a solution consisting of many ingredients including acids (these acids are extracted from natural ingredients). When applied to the skin, these ingredients will quickly affect the skin's epidermis. The old skin will dry out, peel and fall off easily. Thanks to this, the skin turnover process will be accelerated and the new skin cells will be smoother, brighter and less wrinkled.
Skin peeling is often prescribed by dermatologists to treat skin conditions such as dark spots, hidden acne, dark skin, shallow wrinkles...
Skin peel levels
Skin peeling (biological skin replacement) is divided into 3 levels including:
- Mild peel: Use products containing mild acids such as AHA, BHA in low concentrations. These peel products will penetrate the outer layer to gently exfoliate. A mild peel will be suitable for the treatment of dry, dull skin. Acids commonly used in mild peel products include: salicylic acid, mandelic acid, and low concentrations of lactic acid.
- Medium level skin peel: At this level, peel products will have a higher ability to penetrate the middle layer of the skin. For the purpose of removing and replacing damaged skin cells. Peeling at this level is indicated for cases of scars, melasma, wrinkles... Acids commonly used in medium skin peeling products include: trichloroacetic acid, glycolic acid...
- Deep skin peel: Deep peel impacts very deeply on skin cells to help remove severely damaged skin cells, medium to large scars, deep wrinkles... This method should not be performed on your own. Stay home because the risk is very high
Skin phenomenon after peeling
After peeling, the peeled skin area will be slightly irritated, hot and red. However, you don't need to worry too much, this phenomenon is very normal. After 15-45 minutes, the skin will become darker and slightly rough. After 2 days the skin will begin to peel off and in about 5 days the old cell layer will completely peel off and return to you, making your skin bright, tight and smooth.
The advantages
Let's learn about the advantages of skin peeling to decide whether to peel your skin or not!
The biggest advantage of the biological skin peeling method is that it helps remove the outermost layer of keratin cells and damaged aging skin cells. But at the same time, it does not lose the protective ability of skin cells. Thanks to the skin turnover process, nutrients can penetrate more easily. From there, it helps nourish and produce new healthy skin cells. Helps skin become smoother, radiant and firmer.
You can learn in detail how to do professional-grade biological skin peeling at home in this article.
Should I peel my skin?
Skin peeling is a cosmetic method that is very effective in treating skin problems. However, according to dermatologists, those with very sensitive and easily irritated skin should not arbitrarily peel their skin at home. At the same time, with deeper skin peels, absolutely do not do it yourself at home.
To be safe and avoid unnecessary risks, you should ask for advice from an expert or dermatologist before performing a skin peel!
Notes to avoid possible risks when peeling skin
To decide whether to peel the skin or not, we need to consider the possible risks when performing this method.
The effects that the skin peeling method brings are undeniable. However, potential risks when performing this method are completely possible, here are some notes for you:
- Choose quality products: Currently on the market, at-home skin peeling products are very popular. However, you should choose products from reputable brands with clear origins to ensure safety when used.
- Choose a reputable facility: When performing medium peel and deep peel therapy, choose to have it done at a reputable facility to minimize possible risks such as allergies, infections... Deep skin peeling requires a very high level of expertise and experience from the practitioner.
- Skin care after peeling: After the skin peeling process, the new skin layer is still weak and very vulnerable. Therefore, skin care and protection is very important. You need to completely protect yourself from the sun and use specialized products to moisturize and restore your skin. Absolutely do not use strong active ingredients such as vitamin C, BHA, AHA, retinol... immediately after performing a skin peel.
Conclusion
With the information in this article, Dermalogica hopes you have more information to answer the question: Should you peel your skin or not? Each cosmetic method has its own advantages and disadvantages. Besides, you can learn more about the steps of sun protection or moisturizing first here .
Through these shares, before implementing any method, please equip yourself with knowledge and research carefully!