There are different types of chemical peel facial you can receive from an esthetician. In this article, you will learn the five most popular peels and their benefits.
The most popular would be glycolic acid. Glycolic acid is an alpha-hydroxy acid derived from sugar cane. This peel is often used by estheticians in percentage of 10-30 percent to dissolve the desmosomes between cells to exfoliate the skin.
When used in smaller percentages, this peel is great for an immediate healthy glow and refreshed look. Over a period of peels, glycolic acid can help improve uneven skin color and texture, reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and minimize the appearance of acne scars and blemishes.
Salicylic Acid Peel is becoming a popular peeling agent for oily skin and acne. The peels works immediately to dissolve oil and improve acne conditions. When used over time, it helps to even out skin texture and minimize the appearance of acne scars and blemishes. I generally recommend this peel for someone who is suffering from acne problems.
Lactic Acid is one of the most gentle peeling agent. This is a non-irritating skin exfoliator. It breaks down bonds between cells to allow for easier exfoliation of the dead skin cells. This peel helps give a smoother and healthier appearance to the skin. When used over time, lactic acid can also help decrease lines and wrinkles, improve oily, dry and acne prone skin. Great for someone with a sensitive skin type.
Jessner Peel- This peel is a blend of saliicylic acid, lactic acid, resorcinol and ethanol. The Jessner peel create a very similar effect of a deeper peel without the irritation. When administered over a period of times, the Jessner peel is very effective in treating sun damage and improving hyperpigmentation. Great for some with cystic acne.
TCA Peel – This peel uses trichloracetic acid and the percentages usually range from 7-15 percentage when performed by an esthetician. This peel penetrates deeper into the skin, therefore is amazing for treatment of wrinkles, pigmentation and skin blemishes the first time it is applied.
There you go. I hope you find this information useful. Enjoy your next chemical peel facial.
