Chemical Peels: The Benefits Adding Peels to a Healthy Skin Care Routine

So many of us are constantly searching for the best skin care products and services to achieve the dream of perfect, flawless, smooth skin. At Dayton Skin Care, our skin care experts can help you realize that dream through a myriad of superior skin care products and cutting-edge treatments.  Ironically, one of the leading treatments to achieve glowing, youthful skin has been around for over 100 years and has proven itself effective time and time again is the Chemical Peel

A chemical peel, also known as chemexfoliation or derma peeling, is a safe and transformative treatment widely used to improve the tone and texture of the skin in your face, neck, hands, and decolletage (upper chest).

What can a chemical peel do for you?

A chemical peel solution applied to the epidermis removes dead skin and stimulates the production of new skin cells, leading to a freshly rejuvenated appearance. Chemical peels can improve fine lines and wrinkles, uneven pigmentation, shallow acne scars and active acne, plus sun and age spots. 

At Dayton Skin Care, Natalie, our advanced licensed aesthetician applies a chemical solution to the skin to remove the top layers of the skin to restore and reveal a smoother, more youthful glow to the skin. This may help improve common skin issues like wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, acne, and uneven skin texture. 

Types of Chemical Peels

The skin contains three layers; the epidermis (top layer), dermis (middle layer), and subcutaneous fat (bottom layer). Chemical peels are customized treatments that involve safe and careful skin exfoliation using many acid solutions. The process removes dead skin cells and helps brighten your complexion, reducing visible signs of aging. Different types of chemical peels fall into these three categories:

Light Or Superficial Chemical Peel

This type of skin peel uses mild acids such as Alpha-Hydroxy AHA) and Beta-Hydroxy (BHA) to gently exfoliate the outermost layer of the skin (stratum corneum). Glycolic acid is one of the most common types of AHA and can be applied to the skin without much discomfort. This peel is suitable for all skin types and tones. A beta hydroxy acid (BHA) contains salicylic acid; it is lipid soluble and is ideal for oily or acne-prone skin.

Medium Depth Chemical Peel (a Jessner’s/TCA Peel)

This peel penetrates the upper dermis but can be used to penetrate deeper into all five layers of the epidermis. With varying strengths, TCA peels are used to treat wrinkles, age spots, sun damage, precancerous spots, pigmentation issues, and fine lines. This peel commonly uses Jessner’s solution (lactic, salicylic, resourcinol) & trichloroacetic acid (TCA).

Depending on the strength of the peel, you may experience a stinging or burning sensation during the treatment, but this is temporary and manageable. These peels can also be performed every three to twelve months.

Natalie is applying a Skinceuticals TCA10 chemical peel to a patient who wanted to see results but have minimal downtime.

Types of Chemical Peels

The skin contains three layers; the epidermis (top layer), dermis (middle layer), and subcutaneous fat (bottom layer). Chemical peels are customized treatments that involve safe and careful skin exfoliation using many acid solutions. The process removes dead skin cells and helps brighten your complexion, reducing visible signs of aging. Different types of chemical peels fall into these three categories:

Light Or Superficial Chemical Peel

This type of skin peel uses mild acids such as Alpha-Hydroxy AHA) and Beta-Hydroxy (BHA) to gently exfoliate the outermost layer of the skin (stratum corneum). Glycolic acid is one of the most common types of AHA and can be applied to the skin without much discomfort. This peel is suitable for all skin types and tones. A beta hydroxy acid (BHA) contains salicylic acid; it is lipid soluble and is ideal for oily or acne-prone skin.

Medium Depth Chemical Peel (a Jessner’s/TCA Peel)

This peel penetrates the upper dermis but can be used to penetrate deeper into all five layers of the epidermis. With varying strengths, TCA peels are used to treat wrinkles, age spots, sun damage, precancerous spots, pigmentation issues, and fine lines. This peel commonly uses Jessner’s solution (lactic, salicylic, resourcinol) & trichloroacetic acid (TCA).

Depending on the strength of the peel, you may experience a stinging or burning sensation during the treatment, but this is temporary and manageable. These peels can also be performed every three to twelve months.

Deep Chemical Peel

This is the most intense type of chemical peel. It penetrates the deeper layers of your skin and treats more serious skin issues like acne, severe sun damage, significant hyperpigmentation, precancerous growth, deep lines, and wrinkles. It has a higher concentration of acids such as phenol, glycolic and trichloroacetic (TCA).

Benefits Of a Chemical Peel

Chemical peels can treat the following areas: face, neck, chest, shoulders, back, upper arms, and hands.  They improve and treat common skin issues, including and not limited to:

Skin’s Texture Improvement

These treatments help improve the skin texture, tame acne, and tone down hyperpigmentation. You will have dewy, smooth skin as a result.

Reduce Signs of Aging 

Chemical peels can help reduce age spots, wrinkles, fine lines, uneven skin tone, roughness and dryness, and liver spots.

Precancerous Growths

Rough skin patches known as Actinic Keratosis, which are caused by years of sun exposure, can be removed through chemical peels and decrease your risk of skin cancer.

Acne

This is a common inflammatory skin condition. A chemical peel can decrease oil production, kill bacteria, and improve inflammation.  Chemical peels can also eliminate acne scars.

Natalie’sTIP: “Incorporating chemical peels as part of a healthy skin care regimen can greatly improve your health and rejuvenate your skin, making your skin glow and look younger.”

After a series of chemical peels, this patient saw significant results with correcting deep acne scarring.

 

The Recovery Process

You will need to apply a protective ointment and wear sunscreen as your skin heals. The recovery process and healing period for each type are as follows;

Light peel

You may resume your regular skin care activities like cleansing, moisturizing, and makeup after a few days. It will probably take 1 to 7 days for your skin to heal fully. Apply lotion or cream as directed until your skin heals.

Medium peels

  • You will be required to take antiviral medication for 10 to 14 days
  • Perform daily soaks as directed by your aesthetician/physician
  • Don’t expose your skin to sunlight until you are fully healed
  • Apply ointment or lotion daily
  • The recovery period is between 10 to 14 days.

Additional medium-depth chemical peels may be repeated at 6 to 12 months intervals if needed.

Deep peel

  • Take an antiviral medication for 10 to 14 days
  • Perform daily soaks as directed
  • Avoid sun exposure for 3 to 6 months
  • Wait for two weeks before using makeup
  • It may take 14 days for your skin to start growing 
  • You can only have one deep peel performed on your face

Follow your aesthetician’s or dermatologist’s instructions for the best results.

 

Call to schedule a free skincare consultation with Natalie at 937-293-5567 and learn more about the chemical peel process and which one will meet your skin care goals most effectively.    www.daytonskincare.com

 

Natalie Mays is Dayton Skin Care’s Advanced Licensed Aesthetician.  For a complimentary skin care consultation with Natalie or to learn more about our dermatology and cosmetic services, please contact Dayton Skin Care at 937-293-5567.

 

 

 

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