Light Chemical Peel Treatment

Light chemical peel treatments help to improve the texture of the skin and smoothen fine lines and wrinkles. These chemical peels are also good in reducing acne and is one of the most popular treatments for an aging face. Light chemical peels are also known as 'lunchtime peels'. Light chemical peels serve to ex foliate the skin. Alpha or beta hydroxy acids are used in the chemical peel treatment. These chemical peels also serves to accelerate new cell growth.

Reasons to Have Chemical Peels

Chemical Peel can be of great help in case one is suffering from Fine lines, Hyperpigmentation , Enlarged pores due to an improper daily skincare regimen , Light sun damage , Minimal scarring or Light freckling .

What Happens in Light Chemical Peel Treatment?

Light chemical peels remove dead cells and excess oil from the pores of the skin.

Beta hydroxy acids or BHA and glycolic acid or AHA are some of the key ingredients used in light chemical peels. The solution is applied to the skin with a cotton pad or sponge.No anesthetic is applied during the treatment. TCA peels are ideally suited for dark skinned people. The skin is treated with Retin A or AHA creams before a TCA peel treatment.Post operative care involves using a sunscreen lotion when stepping outdoors. A noncomedogenic peel is always better as it does not block the pores of the skin.

Risks of Light Chemical Peel Treatments

Some of the side effects involved in light chemical peel treatments are redness of the skin, swelling, flaking off of the skin. Another skin is that the skin might suffer from minor burns during the treatment. You also need to inform your doctor about any medications that you are taking and also whether you are using any skin care products that has AHA ingredients.



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