Chemical peel products usually contain some type of mild acid. The peels designed for home use are milder than those you would receive in a professional office, but they may still cause redness, itching and irritation. The information here should help you select a product.
If your skin is delicate, you want to choose one of the mildest products. AHAs or alpha hydroxy acids are among the mildest, but that does depend on the concentration. Typically, the facial washes and creams have the lowest concentration.
Lactic acid, which is derived from sour milk or bilberries will help to remove dead skin cells, but is not effective for reducing wrinkles. Skin irritations associated with lactic acid are minor, but with continued use, the solution can cause excessive dryness and flaking.
Citric acid peels are a little more effective, but also more irritating. If you notice any stinging or burning during the application process, you should rinse the product off quickly and apply a soothing moisturizer. It is impossible to tell how the acids will affect your skin until you try them.
BHAs or beta hydroxy acids are not as strong as AHAs, but they penetrate more deeply. They can still cause burning and itching. If you have never tried any of the chemical peel products, it is a good idea to test them on an inconspicuous portion of your skin before applying them to your whole face.
Retinoic, Trichloroacetic and phenol peels are typically used only in an office setting. Some practitioners give their patients a milder solution to use at home for one to three days. Following the pre-treatment phase, the practitioners apply the stronger peels in the office.
The professional chemical peel products may help reduce wrinkles and other blemishes. Repeat treatments are sometimes needed to obtain the desired effect. Since the solutions cause a mild chemical burn, you can expect the healing process to take several days. Minor bleeding and discomfort of varying intensity are the main symptoms.
There are some alternatives you may want to try before trying one of the peels. If you are not already using some kind of anti-aging cream, you might be pleased with the results and if you choose the right product, you won't have to worry about unwanted side effects.
For wrinkles, sagging, age spots and similar problems, anti-aging creams containing coenzyme Q10 may be more beneficial than chemical peel products. COQ10 is an antioxidant that helps to repair age-related free radical damage and sun damage. It takes about three months of daily use to see maximum results.
In order to improve and speed the results, dermatologists recommend protecting the area from the sun. Sun protection is also important after the use of peels or AHA cleansers. As the outer layers of dead cells are sloughed off, your skin will become more sensitive to sunlight.
While we need some sunlight for vitamin D synthesis and other purposes, too much sun is one of the leading causes of skin damage. Chemical peel products don't really repair the damage. But, some of the better anti-aging creams do.
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