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Benefits of Chemical Peels: Create Your Best Skin

 

Are you tired of rough skin? Or skin that is dry, sun-damaged, or aged? If so, a chemical peel could help you address these issues. Presently, more people are deciding to use chemical peels because of the impact that they can make on the skin. Chemical peels are usually done by a licensed professional and may involve the application of a mild or strong chemical. It can help with many skin problems such as skin rejuvenation, acne control and, dark spots and scars, sun protection, and much more. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at the benefits of chemical peels.

What Are Chemical Peels?

A chemical peel is a skin treatment that uses alpha and beta hydroxy acids to improve and smooth the skin’s texture. The top layer is dissolved with a chemical peel, and dead skin cells are removed. . It’s usually used on the face, neck, or hands. The benefits of chemical peels for the face are fewer wrinkles, blemishes, and uneven skin tone.

Benefits of Chemical Peels: Different Types of Chemical Peels

The different types of peels are non-surgical peels and medical-grade peels. A non-surgical peel is most commonly used for the treatment of acne. There are many non-surgical chemical peels, including glycolic, salicylic, and retinoid peels.

A medical-grade peel is generally reserved for more severe cases of acne or excessive hyperpigmentation. This may include a deep chemical peel that will remove more than just the top layer of your skin. This type of peel may also be used to treat melasma or dark patches of skin. It is a minimally invasive treatment that may require topical anesthesia. Because of its strength, there can be a little bit of downtime. 

benefits of chemical peels

So what exactly are the benefits of chemical peels?

  1. It can rejuvenate the skin

A chemical peel can be used for photorejuvenation. It helps to treat acne, sun damage, or both. Dead skin cells are removed in a chemical peel, and the fresh, new skin underneath is revealed. This can make skin appear more radiant, refreshed, and youthful. It can also help reduce sun damage and dark spots, which is essential for people who have had a lot of sun exposure. This treatment is commonly used on the face, avoiding the upper or lower eyelids, neck, back, and chest.

 2. Reduces Acne & Acne Marks

A chemical peel can treat acne. Acne is caused by an increase in oil on the skin. There is evidence that chemical peels containing salicylic acid reduce acne by 47-75%, and peels containing glycolic acid reduce acne by 50-95%. Acne is typically a surface skin issue, so chemical peels for acne treat the problem on the lighter side.  

 Acne can cause dark spots on your skin, and a peel can help reduce the visibility of these marks. If you are a candidate, we may recommend a chemical peel to reduce the appearance of your acne marks. 

3. Reduces Melasma & Hyperpigmentation

Melasma is a very stubborn issue and can be hard to get rid of. Genetics, hormones, or both can cause it. A chemical peel can be used to treat this condition because it helps lighten Melasma appearance and even fades scars. 

 Chemical peels can help remove other stubborn skin problems such as hyperpigmentation, but you should be careful when using them because they may cause irritation or damage your skin if you don’t take care of your skin. A chemical peel can also make your skin more sensitive to sunlight.

 4. Gives Your Skin A Youthful Appearance

Anti-aging makes your skin appear more radiant, refreshed, and youthful. A chemical peel is a fresh face-lift for your skin. It is a potent anti-aging treatment because it removes the top layer of skin and reveals a new layer underneath. While there is no cure for aging skin, there are many ways to slow down the process. With a chemical peel, you’ll notice smoother skin with fewer signs of aging. Most patients will see a decrease in fine lines and wrinkles.

A chemical peel may decrease the lines by up to 35% within a few months and help boost your skin’s elasticity and tighten pores. This will give your skin a more even texture.

5. It Can Help to minimize Sun Damage

Sun damage or photo-aging can be treated with a chemical peel. It’s a treatment that can help reduce the appearance of brown spots. This is because it is a non-invasive treatment that uses a chemical to get rid of dead skin cells.

 6, Reduces Fine Lines And Wrinkles

Similarly, it can be used to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It can also help treat wrinkles caused by sun damage and acne. Deep chemical peels work best for deep scarring, while medium peels are suitable for moderate wrinkles. You will have to wait 6-12 months between deep peels. 

7. Evens skin tone and texture

A chemical peel can be used to even skin tone and remove the top layer of dead skin cells that can clog pores. Because it removes dead skin cells and encourages new skin to grow, it can improve skin tone and texture. 

Which Chemical Peel Is Right For you?

At En Santé Clinic & Medical Spa, we offer the Vi Peel and the Perfect Derma Peel. Both of these peels are extremely popular because of their effectiveness. Check out the benefits of this chemical peel below :

VI Peel

 

 

The Vi Peel is an advanced medical peel designed to address various skin concerns. Is it right for you? VI Peels penetrate your top layer of skin, called the epidermis, reaching the dermis underneath. 

VI Peels also exfoliate and stimulate collagen production by removing dead skin cells. Typically, the procedure treats signs of aging, improves the skin’s texture, and corrects pigmentation issues.

A VI Peel contains a blend of ingredients that include:

  • (10 to 12%) trichloroacetic acid
  • Phenol (10 to 12%)
  • Salicylic acid (10 to 12%)
  • Vitamin C (4%)
  • Tretinoin (0.1 to 0.4%)

Because VI Peels are so gentle, they can be safely used on the chest, hands, and back. In addition, it can be used on all skin types and tones.

 

 Perfect Derma Peel

 

 

benefits of chemical peels

 

The Perfect Derma Peel is one of the most popular peels available today. It can be the ideal solution for people who want to reduce the signs of aging and hyperpigmentation. For this specific peel, only trained professionals can administer it.
This peel is so popular because it is the only peel that uses glutathione as its main ingredient and combines other pigment-reducing elements, salicylic acid, phenol, vitamin C, TCA, and retinol.

The glutathione can help protect your skin from the damaging effects of free radicals. In contrast, Kojic acid helps to increase collagen production and brighten the skin, making it look younger and more vibrant. The other ingredients work synergistically to promote skin cell growth, reduce pigmentation issues, and minimize wrinkles while at the same time making the skin cells more youthful.

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If you’re considering a chemical peel and know about the benefits of chemical peels, either the Vi Peel or Perfect Derma Peel could suit you. Contact a professional at En Santé Clinic & Medical Spa to book a consultation appointment and discuss your options.

 

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