Acids and other chemical agents are being used to improve facial skin or treat skin problems for a variety of reasons. The most common reason is to soothe skin that is irritated. You may not realize that your facial peels are actually capable of doing this. Peeling is the usage of a chemical agent or a natural one to remove the damaged outer cells of the skin.
As its name implies, facial peeling takes off the dead layer of the skin and brings the new layer to the surface. This new fresh layer of skin would be smoother and have a more balanced tone. As the peeling wears on, new skin cells would be added and old ones would be eliminated. It is similar to an exfoliant that only acts on the dead skin cells.
Depending on the depth of the peeling, the tone affecting the skin may look like lighter gloss or deeper patina. Lightening gloss comes out when the agent or acid used in the peel is at the very surface of the skin. As the gloss comes out, dead skin cells are removed and new skin cells are revealed. This is similar to an exfoliant that only removes the dead skin cells. Deep skin peeling, on the other hand, does not reveal any dead skin cells and is more effective on deeper layers of the skin.
It is necessary to remember that skin peeling occurs on a very small part of the skin and is usually not noticeable. The face is one of the areas of the body where scars are least noticeable because the skin is such a small area.
Skin peeling is also called dermabrasion, dermagen, or mechanical exfoliation. Some products use the term scrubs but it is technically not a scrub. It is a procedure that removes the superficial dead layer of the skin and deeper tissues.
Before a facial peel can be performed, the first step is a washout with acetic acid. This is because the skin is sensitive and will be unable to tolerate a cleanser that contains tartaric acid.
The second step is a salicylic acid or glycolic acid peel. Salicylic acid is used to get rid of blackheads, whiteheads, and pimples. The second, or third, step may be a tetracycline or trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peel. TCA is used to get rid of blackheads, whiteheads, and pimples that are acne related. Deep skin peeling is done in a series. It starts with the first treatment, usually the first one, to get rid of blackheads. The treatments are applied in a very thin layer of a very fine cosmetic preparation, called lidocane, which is applied as a regular cosmetic.
After the treatment, the superficial dead layer of the skin is removed and a new, fresh layer is instantaneously formed. Because of this, superficial wrinkles and blemishes are gone and the skin is left smooth, young and healthy.
Scientific studies have shown that deep skin peeling produces no detrimental side effects. There may be a feeling of something tightness or itching but this is due to the formation of scar tissue which is formed in the healing process. Scar tissue cannot be removed immediately but it can be treated and diminished if needed.
deep skin peeling is done only by experienced surgeons and they use only the best equipment and highly trained medical professionals. Even though a general anesthetic is used, a sedative and anesthetic ointments are given to the patient to minimize any possibility of losing consciousness during the procedure. A tube with a mild pain reliever is also inserted to minimize the discomfort of the pain while the deep skin peel is performed.
Deep skin peeling is an effective and safe procedure that produces smooth skin. It will not lead to any scars and will not gum up easily. The results of a deep skin peel may last for up to ten years and the smooth skin that is obtained during the procedure makes it very popular.
It is important to know that most cosmetic procedures are not safe. However, due to extensive research and testing companies have introduced several safe procedures. With the strictest regulations and govern the use of chemicals in cosmetics, companies are now able to produce safe formulas in order to protect consumers.
