Saturday, June 29, 2013

Skin Treatments: What Is An Acid Peel And Will It Help Your Skin Tone?

By Jeff Kappel


There is a good chance if you are anything like me that you have found been asking yourself this question, what is an acid peel? The term "acid" by nature can be one that intimidates a lot of us, especially when it comes to something as sensitive and noticeable as our skin. However, you need not to worry acid peels, when used properly are a great skin care product to help whisk away the top dead layer of the skin and leave you with new clean, healthy, clear, and youthful looking skin.

Depending on the type of person you are and what you see fit you totally have the option of seeking advice and help from a qualified medical professional or you are able to use one of the more common skin care products on the market today which is an at home acid peel kit. The home peel kits are a great solution to use in order to maintain your privacy and save some money to boot.

If you do decide to take advantage of one of the do it yourself options it's not a bad idea to consult a professional to give you an idea whether or not you would be a good fit for something like a glycolic acid peel. Most people are, but it never hurts to check.

Something else that you might want to consider is giving your doctor or dermatologist a quick call to see if they feel you are the right skin type to benefit from an acid peel especially if you have a history of skin conditions.

It may seem like common knowledge, but following the directions on something like a glycolic acid peel are even more so recommended now since we are dealing with an acid that has many different concentration levels. Follow the directions to the fullest and make sure that you don't forget to use the neutralization cream that is typically included.

You'll more than likely notice what is commonly referred to as a neutralization cream with the at home peel kit as well. This helps neutralize the acid and helps heal the skin if you notice it beginning to feel too uncomfortable. Please follow the directions on any skin care product you purchase.

Most people who are seeking the help of an acid peel to help increase their skin tone will prepare for the peel up to 30 days in advance by avoiding any types of abrasive scrubs, sponges, or exfoliating device.

Most acid peels, especially those with higher concentration levels, all the way up to 70% concentration usually stay on the skin for less than 10 minutes. You will notice slight burning feelings since we are dealing with an acid peel but it should never be painful. Once again make sure you follow the directions.

So now that you have a better understanding of what is an acid peel just make sure that you avoid direct sunlight for 2-3 after your peel to help avoid getting a brownish-yellow tint to your skin. Worse case scenario just use an SPF30 or higher sunscreen to help protect you. I hope you found this article beneficial and good luck on getting the gorgeous, smooth, clear skin you desire.




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