Saturday, June 29, 2013

Are Chemical Peeling Side Effects Really This Disastrous?

By Jeff Kappel


I want to start off by letting you know that chemical peels can be a great treatment for many different types of skin conditions that we may have when they are applied correctly. With that being said, there are some small risks that someone like yourself should get more information on when it comes to the subject of chemical peels. With the current popularity level of chemical peels done from home, this is a must read.

Typically, one of the first no no's and one of the cons of chemical peels is that often people choose the wrong chemical peel. By that I mean that they choose the wrong potency of the peel and pick far too strong of a peel for their skin type. It's better to play it safe with a smaller potency around 15% or so right away. Remember, this IS a "chemical" peel!

There are varying degrees of potency when it comes to the concentration of the actual chemical peel itself. Typically you will see them in the ranges of ten to seventy percent concentration. Remember, while these are beneficial for the skin it's still an acid. One of the most rookie mistakes for an individual who new to chemical peels is that they choose too high of a concentration.

It's also common that one who has had a chemical peel applied may experience more than normal itching of the skin of the treated area. For example, if you do the chemical peel on your face your face may be itchy for a few days after. This is another reason why you are advised to avoid sun and just simply let the skin exfoliate itself and don't pick at and peel it. That may also lead to scarring of your skin.

It's also common for someone to experience some uncommon itching on the treated area after the chemical peel for just a few days after. It's advised that you don't pick, poke, and pull at your skin and let it naturally exfoliate itself so that you don't cause and scaring or excessive redness to your skin.

You should also know that you can expect to have a little more itching than normal on the area treated for a few days after the chemical peel treatment has been applied. This is why it's highly recommended to avoid the sun, but if you can't avoid it make sure to apply an SPF30 or higher sunscreen for protection. Depending on your budget, chemical peels might appear to be a little expensive but the bottom line is that it's well worth it to have clean, clear, and healthy skin tone.

When it comes to chemical peeling side effects it's important to know most people would consider them worthwhile to deal with to obtain the flawless skin they have been chasing for years. Even if you do have to get more than one treatment it's important to keep the end in mind and know that most common skin conditions will benefit from chemical peels. Please consult a qualified medical professional if you run into any issues.




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