Chemical peels are one of the most popular skin treatments out there. But what are they and what do they do? Chemical peels are a type of skin treatment that use a chemical to remove the skin’s top layer. They are typically used to treat skin conditions like acne, age spots, and sun damage.
Chemical peels can be used to treat various skin conditions, such as acne vulgaris, photodamage, pigmentary disorders, and scars. [1]
The chemical used in chemical peels is usually a type of acid. This acid breaks down the skin’s top layer, which then can be removed. This can result in a number of benefits, including:
- Reduced acne
- Reduced age spots
- Reduced sun damage
- Improved skin texture
Chemical peels are most effective in the winter months because the weather is cooler and the skin is less likely to react to the peels. Why? since, there’s less sun exposure. Sun exposure can cause a lot more than just hyperpigmentation, and when you say peels, your skin may be sensitive at this time since it’s peeling. It is important to consult with your doctor before you have a chemical peel.
Why Chemical Peels are most effective in the cold months?
Your skin is less likely to react to the peels during the winter months.
The chemical peel will cause some temporary stinging and burning, but it should fade within 1-2 days. If there is any discomfort after the treatment, you can apply an ice pack or apply a soothing cream like hydrocortisone or calamine lotion. You can browse here to see high-quality peel products.
The best time for a chemical peel is when the weather is cooler; it’s also best not to have one if you have had a recent sunburn or if you are expecting an upcoming holiday with sun exposure and/or wind burn. The heat from the sun can cause hyperpigmentation and other conditions. That’s why, season affects how our skin is behaving. Also, the best time to do a chemical peel is when the skin is healthier, because the healthier the skin the better results you can get.
Since we can’t choose what season it should be, Marybella Skin Spa already thought of a solution to offer peels in any season. Performing peels regardless of the season is essential since its one way of helping your skin remove impurities and show its youthful glow. We have alternative peels for the summer time, learn more about the types here.
For summer, we offer the Fire & Ice Facial which is a light peel that aims to smooth out and resurface your skin through heat, hydration, and cooling. I also have the SWiCH Dermal Revitalization Peel, which is a unique alternative to chemical peels.
What to expect when you get a chemical peel?
Before starting the chemical peeling procedure, the patient’s skin requires cleaning with a degreasing agent such as isopropyl alcohol or acetone for the removal of any grease from the skin. [2] When the grease is removed, products applied to the skin can penetrate deeper into its different layers.
During a chemical peel, a solution is applied to your skin that causes tiny chemical reactions that remove dead skin cells and boost collagen production. An expert should give you special instructions on how often you should apply the peel and when you should stop. You may need to use moisturizers and sunblock after your treatment as well. We have a post-peel kit available for effective healing.
What should I know before doing a chemical peel?
If you are planning on having a chemical peel in the winter months, your doctor will likely recommend using a sunless tanning lotion before your appointment. This product helps protect your skin from sun damage while also providing some protection against future discoloration and wrinkles caused by sun exposure.
You might be one of those hesitant individuals to try chemical peels. You should start learning the basics of it. Marybella Skin Spa is offering a new level of peeling system under the Elaine Brennan Skin Renewal Peeling System.
It’s a unique peeling system that is the most effective way to obtain healthy, glowing, beautiful, young-looking, and blemish-free skin. You can learn more about how it works by clicking here.
What you should know about post-peel care?
The peel is a solution that contains an agent that causes the dead cells (the outer layer) of skin to slough off and reveal new healthy cells underneath. This process can be painful, but it is usually only temporary discomfort and healing occurs quickly afterwards.
After the procedure, your skin will be pink or red for up to 24 hours before returning back to normal coloration over several days or weeks depending upon how much pigment was removed from your skin during treatment. [3]
Conclusion
Chemical peels have great benefits. They help heal damaged skin, lighten and even out skin tone, and smooth your complexion. Chemical peels also help fight acne, reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and improve your confidence because you feel more confident when your skin looks great.
In the winter months it is best to have a chemical peel. During this time the weather is cooler and your skin will very likely to react to the chemical peel. Most doctors will not do a chemical peel during the summer months because your skin is more likely to react negatively to the chemicals of the peel. However, we have an alternative peels for it. Fortunately, we offer peels that is suitable for summer: SWiCH Dermal Revitalization and Fire & Ice Facials.
Chemical peeling is an ideal noninvasive procedure for exfoliation of the outermost skin layer.
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References
1. Rendon MI, Berson DS, Cohen JL, Roberts WE, Starker I, Wang B. Evidence and considerations in the application of chemical peels in skin disorders and aesthetic resurfacing. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2010 Jul;3(7):32-43.
2. O’Connor AA, Lowe PM, Shumack S, Lim AC. Chemical peels: A review of current practice. Australas J Dermatol. 2018 Aug;59(3):171-181.
3. Lee KC, Wambier CG, Soon SL, Sterling JB, Landau M, Rullan P, Brody HJ., International Peeling Society. Basic chemical peeling: Superficial and medium-depth peels. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2019 Aug;81(2):313-324.