Get Younger, Healthier Skin Using Skin Peel Treatment
September 20, 2009
If you’ve heard about Skin Peel Treatment then you have perhaps considered using skin peels to rejuvenate and refresh your skin. But what is the best skin peel treatment for you? Are they really that good, and do they have any side effects? Make sure you have all the information before deciding if you should opt for skin peel treatment yourself.
What Skin Peel Treatments are Available?
Many skin peel treatments are available in the world of beauty therapy, however Glycolic Skin Peel and TCA Peel are the most popular and effective treatments. They are both based on mild acids derived from fruit, which gently slough off dead skin, with glycolic peel being slightly milder than TCA peel.
Glycolic Skin Peel
Glycolic acid is produced naturally by sugar cane. Glycolic skin peel treatment uses this mild acid to remove dead skin cells and other impurities from the skin’s surface which encourages the growth of the healthy skin beneath. After a course of treatments with glycolic peel – generally 6-8 short sessions, once a week – the skin will be noticeably smoother and softer.
Glycolic skin peel treatment uses natural acids and so is extremely unlikely to give any harmful side effects if properly administered at a professional beauty clinic. However, because of the nature of the chemicals in the skin peel, you should not have glycolic peel if you have had accutane medicine in the last 12 months or if you have ever suffered from kidney failure. Do not undergo any type of skin peel treatment if you generally have poor skin health or have any open wounds or sores on your skin.
TCA Skin Peel Treatment
TCA peel uses a stronger acid than glycolic peel and goes much deeper to remove dead skin cells and other impurities. TCA peel can be used on the face or the hands to enhance your skin’s health and appearance.
TCA peel works by removing the upper layers of the skin, making it look smoother and getting rid of lines and wrinkles. Each skin peel treatment is applied for between 15 and 30 minutes. The skin will begin to feel more taut and healthy almost immediately. The top few layers of skin will dry up and gently peel off over the next few days, revealing the younger and fresher skin beneath.
For 6-8 weeks following TCA skin peel treatment, the skin will be much more sensitive to sunlight. The skin should be protected from the sun at all times during this period. No harmful side effects have been reported with TCA skin peel treatment.
